Over the course of 10 weeks, sex workers in the Toronto community met once a week to learn about filmmaking and to produce their own short films. All of the films are directed by sex workers, supported by film and community facilitators and a team of student editors. The workshops were supported by a grant from the Social Science and Humanities Council, directed by Brenda Longfellow of York University.
The participants were split into two different groups. Click the links below the listings to watch each group's videos.
Maggies: The Toronto Sex Workers Action Project
Facilitated by Alexandra Gelis
Produced by Brenda Longfellow
Videos
Leigh
Directed by Leigh Costain
The Erasure of Communities
Directed by Monica Forrester
Patty: A Sex Trade Worker’s Diary
Directed by Patty Quesnelle
This is Where It All Started
Directed by Catalina and Carmella Venturi
My Erotic Mind
Directed by Donna Santos
Bad Timing
Directed by Brazen Lee
Queen West Community Health Centre
Facilitated by Arlene Pitts
Produced by Brenda Longfellow
Videos
Life of Sharon
Directed by Sharon Smith
Hot Bitch
Directed by Electra Williams
Lyrics of Life
Directed by Janice Arsenault
The Bubbly Hooker
Directed by Kelly Westfall