🎬 Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls

Erin is an openly queer middle school student determined to win the heart of Syd, the only other openly out girl in her grade. Believing that a romantic gesture will solve everything, Erin devises a master plan to land her first kiss before the school year ends. However, her hyper-focus on dating causes friction with her best friend Liz, who is growing interested in high school culture and new social circles. As Erin tries to execute her plan, she must navigate middle school social dynamics, growing pains, and the changing nature of friendship.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈

🟡 IMDb Rating: 6.3 / 10

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A (Festival Feature)

🗣️ Critical Consensus: Directed by Julianna Notten, Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls expanded from an acclaimed short into a warm, lighthearted feature. Celebrated across LGBTQ+ film festivals for its authentic middle school setting and charming cast, the film offers a rare, joyful look at queer youth friendship and first crushes without tragic tropes.

💡 Did You Know?

Short Film Adaptation: The feature film was adapted and expanded from director Julianna Notten's popular 2018 short film of the same name.

Festival Circuit Success: The movie premiered to enthusiastic audiences at major queer film festivals, including Frameline, Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, and Inside Out Toronto.

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