I had a fabulous time at the New York Anime Fest on Friday, and am looking forward to going back to the Big Apple on Sunday! I had to skip the con today, Saturday, to do some work for Kato Productions :-/  We're hoping to arrive early on Sunday so we might be able to visit Alice's Teacup...which I hear is a lovely place!

If you plan on attending NYAF on Sunday, be sure to check out the fabulous Neo-Victorian Fashion show...which I believe will start at 12:30PM. I shall be there with my *brand new* Kodak Zi8 to film the show:D

Now, for the REAL reason why you've come to this blog post...for info on the Super Secret Loli Screening!! I'm sure you all know by now why I haven't posted LoliGirls on YouTube, Vimeo, blip, etc. I have to refrain from releasing LoliGirls on the internet so it can get accepted into film festivals. However, the festivals I'm submitting to get going around March 2010...and I don't think it's fair to keep you guys waiting! So I've come up with a solution- a super secret, limited time only LoliGirls screening on a super secret website that I will post a link to at a super secret time:)

So stay tuned to this site for more details on the screening, which will be coming soon!

I'll be at the New York Anime Fest filming a little bit (the footage may potentially be in the feature documentary on lolita) as well as the opening of Tokyo Rebel in NYC on Oct. 3! For the store opening I'm thinking of collecting some footage and interviews. Check out Victoria's blog on the store opening!

Thank you to all who attended the premiere of LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows!!

I hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed the film. So far I've received a lot of positive feedback, and with that confidence boost I've doubled my efforts in searching for film festivals in the area. So far I've found the Kent Film Fest and the Hartford Film Fest, and I'll be sending out those submission forms this week. I'll post an update here when I hear whether or not the film will be screened at either festival. Also, if you know of a festival near you where LoliGirls could fit in, please let me know! You can contact me through our contact us page:)

A couple of people have approached me asking 'what's next?' And also whether any copies could be for sale. Answer: My next step in this project (after doing the festival circuit) is to write up a film proposal for a feature-length film on lolita fashion. I have a few ideas about how to structure the film, but, again, I'd welcome any and all feedback on the concept! As for DVD distribution, I am looking into it. I will not be selling DVD copies. I haven't figured out quite yet the best way to get the film out to those of you who aren't from CT and are keen on seeing it. Rest assured I am figuring something out! I cannot put LoliGirls up on YouTube or a related site right now because it will hurt our chances of getting accepted into a film festival. But once we've done the festival thing, I do believe the film will be available on an internet site. Sorry for being vague, but the project has just been completed and I'm still wrapping my mind around that concept!

This has been such an amazing experience, and I really have to say thank you for all the help and support the lolitas have given me. You gals rock:)

Hey gang! Umi from Carousel of Crowns put up the trailer and an interview about LoliGirls on her lovely site, please check it out:)

I started to write this post on the front, page but it was getting long, so I had to move it here. The LoliGirls Premiere is only a day away! I'm expecting a good-sized crowd to show up, and I'm getting very excited!! This screening is mainly for those closely involved with the making of the film, so family, friends, cast and crew, and anyone else mentioned in the credits. People have started to wonder when and where they can see the documentary, and I can't say for certain quite yet where it'll be shown in terms of festivals (rest assured I am looking into it and I'll post an update soon!). The reason why I'm resisting posting it on YouTube or a related site is because I'm told that I should keep it off the net so as not to hurt the film's chances of getting into a festival. I may have other, smaller, screenings, because I know there are a lot of folks who would like to see it before the festivals come round.

I'm also very excited about attending this year's New York Anime Fest! Not only will I meet with some people who will advise me on how to proceed with a feature-length film on lolita, but I can meet with some loli vendors...and also get my anime fix:)

Hope to see you there!

Check out the LoliGirls Interview in Sucrerie magazine! (with a first look at the official movie poster!)