Kelly O'Brien

Nice is a cheeky exploration of lesbian chic, otherwise known as the commodification of lesbian identity. A Kraft Dinner eating punker dyke gets tired of living in the margins and decides to get a lifestyle with a vengeance. Her journey to niceness features a hellish shopping spree and convincing makeover.

Things the filmmaker forgot and learned about birth control on her trip to America.

"A short film about a little girl named Emma who dances on the beach and dreams of staying six years old forever. As waves roll in and sunlight sparkles, she talks about the magic of being exactly who she is right now. Through simple images and a child’s voice, the film gently explores the feeling of not wanting to grow up—and the beauty of being in the moment." - re:assemblage collective

A young woman dances on a subway platform to music only she can hear. As we watch her move through this public space with unselfconscious expression, we hear her thoughts on the vulnerability of dancing in front of others, the poetry of interacting with strangers, and the wonder of getting lost in yourself in the moment.

Documenting her daughter Willow's preparation to sing a heartwarming song in front of an audience for the first time, filmmaker Kelly O'Brien offers a tender glimpse into the highs and lows of pre-teen life as Willow makes an unexpected choice.

Two best friends in their early twenties gaze into each other's eyes and recollect their sexcapades with a stupefying succession of boyfriends. The only true love here is their mutual adoration.

Nice is a cheeky exploration of lesbian chic, otherwise known as the commodification of lesbian identity. A Kraft Dinner eating punker dyke gets tired of living in the margins and decides to get a lifestyle with a vengeance. Her journey to niceness features a hellish shopping spree and convincing makeover.

Things the filmmaker forgot and learned about birth control on her trip to America.

"A short film about a little girl named Emma who dances on the beach and dreams of staying six years old forever. As waves roll in and sunlight sparkles, she talks about the magic of being exactly who she is right now. Through simple images and a child’s voice, the film gently explores the feeling of not wanting to grow up—and the beauty of being in the moment." - re:assemblage collective

A young woman dances on a subway platform to music only she can hear. As we watch her move through this public space with unselfconscious expression, we hear her thoughts on the vulnerability of dancing in front of others, the poetry of interacting with strangers, and the wonder of getting lost in yourself in the moment.

Documenting her daughter Willow's preparation to sing a heartwarming song in front of an audience for the first time, filmmaker Kelly O'Brien offers a tender glimpse into the highs and lows of pre-teen life as Willow makes an unexpected choice.

Two best friends in their early twenties gaze into each other's eyes and recollect their sexcapades with a stupefying succession of boyfriends. The only true love here is their mutual adoration.