The music in the film is all riot grrl stuff. Why is this?
It was the inspiration for the film – but not just early 90s stuff – Peaches and Letigre and contemporary feminist punk-ish stuff. “I was inspired by feminist politics and have always been intrigued by people on the margins. I find humour and absurdity in extreme people.” So would you describe yourself as a riot girl?! No. I’m a filmmaker that dated some riot girls. I believe you used an all female crew on this film. What was the idea behind this? We wanted to mirror what was happening on set with what was happening off set. It was a fun, empowering, sometimes insane, ride. You’ve been involved with a lot of dyke drama. What do you think of the state of gay film / TV at the moment? I’m sad to see The L Word go. I hope something replaces it – I hope many shows replace it. It was an important milestone. You’re an out gay woman – quite a rare thing in the movie business. What was it that prompted you to be open and honest with the public? My first film was But I’m a Cheerleader so I never
