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Lesbians: We Do Exist

Where are the Lesbians? While the LGBTQ community has made many advances in the past few decades, many lesbians outside of major cities are struggling to find community. A growing group of locals and expats in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are coming together to build a community in a region that has long been a destination for gay men.

  • Mel Andre
    Director
    Aztecs in Escondido
  • Mel Andre
    Producer
    Chats with Spirit
  • Lola Mendez
    Key Cast
  • Rylee Josipovich
    Key Cast
  • Elena Esquer Zolezzi
    Key Cast
  • Laura Jaimes
    Key Cast
  • Nicole Marek
    Key Cast
  • Abigail Schippers
    Key Cast
  • Sarah Szuba
    Key Cast
  • Wendy Velarde
    Key Cast
  • Mel Andre
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    45 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 2, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mel Andre

Mel Andre is a Queer documentarian and Director of Haitian Dominican Cuban Roots who believes in giving people a voice. Mel's Documentaries are a way for people to share their stories. Their documentaries focus on LGBTQ issues, social justice, spirituality, culture, etc. 

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