Autoerotic

Autoerotic follows a loose, intersecting ensemble of young adults in Chicago navigating modern romance, sexual frustration, and personal identity. Through interconnected vignettes, four different couples confront their private sexual desires, secret fantasies, and communication barriers in their relationships.

The film explores the unspoken gap between public relationship dynamics and private solitary sexual habits. As each character attempts to reconcile their vulnerabilities, awkward intimacy, and expectations around sex, their relationships are tested by awkward missteps, emotional distance, and the search for genuine connection.

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A unique Mumblecore / Genre Hybrid Collaboration: Autoerotic brought together two key figures of American indie cinema: mumblecore pioneer Joe Swanberg (Drinking Buddies) and genre filmmaker Adam Wingard (You're Next, Godzilla vs. Kong), along with screenwriter Simon Barrett.

Indie Royalty Cast: The film stars prominent figures of the 2010s U.S. independent film scene, including Kate Lyn Sheil (She Dies Tomorrow), Amy Seimetz (Sun Don't Shine), and Kris Swanberg.

IFC Midnight Release: The film premiered digitally via IFC Midnight in 2011, serving as an experimental companion piece to the directors' contemporary collaborative horror project, A Horrible Way to Die (2010).

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