Shoot Update: Things are coming along swimmingly for our Midsummer Night's Dream-themed photoshoot set for this weekend. Saturday is supposed to be gorgeous and Sunday (so far) has a teeny tiny chance of rain that I'm going to ignore for the time being. We're going to get a little creative about the shooting order, since one of the girls cannot stay for the entire shoot Sunday, so we'll get some shots in of her Saturday.

LoliGirls Documentary Treatment

LoliGirls: The story behind the frills and bows
 
A documentary that lifts the veil of the underground lolita fashion movement and sub-culture. 

Synopsis:

A real look into the world of lolita fashion as it presently exists in the United States. This fashion phenomenon first emerged from Japan and has slowly made its presence known here in the states. Though the Japanese version of lolita fashion is constantly evolving and becoming ever more creative and brazen, the American lolita is somewhat more demure. 

Here we introduce The Court, a small group of girls who gather together to share their love of this unique and whimsical lifestyle.  Not only did the lolita fashion take hold of these girls’ fancy, but it also managed to completely change their world. This is their story, and why it’s not just about pretty dresses and white lace. 

Hello and thanks for tuning in!

I intend on using this space to give updates on the progress of the documentary "Lolita Girls" (note: working title!). As far as my research shows (which is Googling and browsing YouTube) there haven't been any documentary made on the state of Lolita fashion/lifestyle here in the U.S.

So I'm hoping to enlighten the public a bit on this poofy, frilly, often over-the-top fashion, and also entertain and educate. I intend to do this by following the lives of 4 local lolitas as they prepare to put on for one of the biggest lolita fashion show in CT ever (they even enlisted me to modeling in the show!).

Expect photoshoots, tea parties, fashion and drama from this production, which is currently in preproduction. My name is Kato and I'm producing this documentary on very, very low budget. I'm hoping to get some interest in the film and perhaps receive some funding so I won't be limited by my dwindling bank account. I'm a freelance videographer (www.katoproductionsllc.com) with a passion for film and fashion, and although I've worked on several short documentaries, this will be my first time producing (...directing and editing!). My awesome friends will assist as camera operators, directors, photographers and composers.

Please feel free to comment with any questions or suggestions! I'd love to hear your ideas and input!