Jamie, a struggling butch lesbian actress, finds herself cast as a man in a romantic comedy. As she adopts the persona of "Male Jamie," she develops a romantic relationship with Jill, a heterosexual woman on set. The narrative also includes Jamie's bisexual roommate, Lola, who navigates her own relationship with her butch girlfriend, Andi. Jamie's gay friend, David, adds humor to the mix, while Lola's cat actor, Howard, provides a quirky subplot. "Butch Jamie" critiques gender roles and the film industry through its unique lens.

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Why Watch

Meet Jamie, a unique butch lesbian character.
See a fresh take on romantic comedy dynamics.
Follow the humorous antics of a cat actor.

Did You Know

Butch Jamie premiered at Outfest in July 2007.
Michelle Ehlen won the Grand Jury Award for 'Outstanding Actress' in 2007.
The film received three jury awards in 2007 at various film festivals.
The production company behind the film is Ballet Diesel Films.

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LGBTQ+ cinema fansRomantic comedy loversIndependent film enthusiasts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film at Outfest 2007?

Michelle Ehlen won the Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film at Outfest 2007.

What is the main plot of Butch Jamie?

Butch Jamie follows Jamie, a struggling butch lesbian actress who gets cast as a man in a film, and her romantic comedy with Jill, a heterosexual woman on set.

What is the title of the sequel being developed by Michelle Ehlen?

Michelle Ehlen is developing a sequel titled Heterosexual Jill.

Awards & Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

2007 • Official selection

Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

2008 • Official selection

Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

2007 • Official selection

Chicago Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival

2007 • Official selection

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