Let | Lesbian Kiss SXSW Short Film starring Sonoya Mizuno

Watch | SXSW Short Film starring Sonoya Mizuno

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Mia is compulsively drawn to BDSM when confident Josie catches her eye, and both women find themselves swept into new territory. Their connection unfolds with intense passion and unexpected intimacy, challenging their personal boundaries and leading them through a powerful journey of self-discovery. The film captures the complexity of their relationship, highlighting moments of tension, tenderness, and profound emotional risk as they navigate this compelling dynamic.

Let
Dir. Alyssa Loh
https://www.alyssaloh.com/let-film

With Let, writer/director Alyssa Loh explores vulnerability and human connection with real tenderness, crafting a narrative that depicts non-normative desires with empathy and nuance — S/W Curator, Céline Roustan. The short film presents a thoughtful and visually striking portrait of attraction and power, allowing the characters’ experiences to resonate with authenticity and depth. This story moves beyond simple categorization to offer a genuine look at the nuances of desire and human connection.

FULL REVIEW: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2025/01/08/let/

CREDITS

CAST
“Mia” – Sonoya Mizuno
“Josie” – An-Li Bogan
“Simone” – Juliana Canfield

CREW
Director, Screenwriter, Editor – Alyssa Loh
Producer – Karen Madar
Creative Producer – Clara Dubau
DP – Sarah Greenbaum
Creative Director – Melanie Akoka
Production Designer – Charlotte Abbott
Costume Designer – Stine Dahlman
AD – Gustavo Milan
AC – Ella Gibney
2nd AC / DIT – Chheangkea Ieng
Gaffer – Andy Brame
Key Grip – Louis Anania
Grip – Henry Wolf
Sound – Alex Moudgil & Wren Stark Haven
Swing – Kayla Arend & David Kramer
Casting Director / Associate Producer – Matthew Glasner
Associate Producer – Jason Maselle
HMU – Paula Salas Bloise
Intimacy Coordinator – Judi Lewis Ockler
Stunt Coordinator – Jason Howard
Sound Design – Dennis Dembeck & Eric Brown
Color – Company 3
Colorist – Patrick Devine
Color Producer – Alexandra P. Garcia Ortiz
Score – Martin Crane
VFX – Orsolya Szantho

This is an official premiere of the film with the permission of the filmmakers. We are proud to present this compelling story to a wider audience, offering a window into its unique artistic vision and emotional landscape.

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Let | SXSW Short Film starring Sonoya Mizuno