The Chanticleer

-a webnovella inspired by 1950's lesbian pulp fiction-

 

Cultures clash and high drama begins when a new bartender attracts bohemians and "odd girls" to the local bar.

EPISODES

Episodes 1-6 are now live!

Book 2: A Woman's Place

Premieres March 15th

Edie confronts a crooked cop. Manson and Edie discuss hiring a new bartender, but will Irene's friend Val fit the bill?

Book 3: Being Cute

Premieres April 1st

Manson reminds Edie of her father's generosity and of her own past actions. Before leaving town, Edie was the "quiet, good girl." How much of this will stand?

Chapter 4: Kittens and Cats

Things heat up for Val when her advisor dishes dirt on Edie, and then takes her to an upscale lesbian house party.

Chapter 5: You Got a Friend

Val heads to the bonfire party, but the evening does not go as she imagined. Pepper makes excuses and them makes amends. Val and Edie share a moment.

Chapter 6: Salty Broth

Season 1 finale! Irene's plans are foiled by some surprising news. Can Val's evening improve? Maybe...or maybe not...

MUSIC + VIDEO

Watch "Happy Hour," the sexy 4- minute short film set to the song "Oh Regret" by Mary Lorson and Saint Low!

Download the theme song remix!

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OUR TEAM

Here are the people who made The Chanticleer out of a labor of love.  No one was paid, everyone simply believed in the project and thought it needed to be created. If you like it, please consider helping us make more by buying us a "virtual drink" for as little as 10 bucks.

 

We love your long stares and meaningful glances, but feel free to

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Becky Lane

 As a sociologist and filmmaker, Becky's distinctive projects entertain while exploring provocative cultural complexities. Her films "Poker Face,"  "Hens and Chicks" and "Happy Hour" have screened worldwide at hundreds festivals and events.

Noni has been working in film since she started out with a single-8 camera making stop-motion animations in grade school. She’s continued working in photography, music videos, films, and new media projects.

 Karen is an award winning film and video artist and curator living and working in Ithaca, New York. Her films have screened in festivals internationally..

Karen Rodriguez

Mary Lorson

Mary's songs and voice have been featured in over twenty films and television shows. She has performed extensively in the US and Europe, releasing ten albums in the past twenty years..

Writer/director

noni korf

Editor

Cinematographer

Composer

OUR FEATURED CAST

Darryle Johnson

(Manson)

Eliza VanCort

(Miriam)

David Kossak

(Walter)

Marissa Biondolillo

(Addie)

 Erica Steinhagen

(MaryEllen)

Holly Adams

(Kitty)

John Murray

(Charlie)

 Sheila Joon

(Georgia)

 Darcy Rose

(Bonnie)

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Guest

Stars

Brooke Haney

Ryan Kaye

Bruce McKee

Erik Bjarnar

Dan Taylor

Molly McDowell

 

 

Heather Fae Speaker

Ariel Arbisser

Lance Milne

Mick Hilgers

Shawn Fagain

 

SUPPORT the FEATURE FILM

It's in the works! We're making a feature film inspired by the early women writers of lesbian pulp fiction. Here's how you can help make it happen:

 

1. Share the news and this site with your friends, families, and colleagues.

 

2. Make a tax-deductible donation to our nonprofit arm here. Every little bit helps and we appreciate it so much.

 

3. Contact us if you would like to become an investor (10K minimum).

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Photos by Rachel Philipson

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