Lily Lady

Lily Lady is an artist from New York City. Lily’s journalism can be found in Office and Dirty Magazine. Their latest poetry collection is NDA (Far West Press, 2024) and their feature film, Sam’s World, is available digitally on Tubi, Amazon Prime and more platforms via Factory 25. (Photo by Max Lakner.)

Talks

Murder Porn and the American Imaginary: The Rise of the True Crime Industrial Complex

Film

By Lily Lady | August 29, 2025

Murder Porn and the American Imaginary: The Rise of the True Crime Industrial Complex

Filmmaker Lily Lady gets incarcerated writer John J. Lennon's take on our unhealthy obsession with The Jinx, My Favorite Murder and more.

How to Rent out a Theater Without Breaking the Bank

Film

By Lily Lady | July 8, 2025

How to Rent out a Theater Without Breaking the Bank

Writer and filmmaker Lily Lady on "peppers," Fried Green Tomatoes and a new way of helping cinemas stay alive.

I Was So Excited to See the New Final Destination Movie, I Didn’t Even Wash My Hands After Peeing

Film

By Lily Lady | May 28, 2025

I Was So Excited to See the New Final Destination Movie, I Didn’t Even Wash My Hands After Peeing

For writer and filmmaker Lily Lady, going to see the latest installment in the horror franchise was an experience that did not disappoint.

Dennis Cooper Will Not Direct the Next Marvel Movie

Film

By Lily Lady | February 18, 2025

Dennis Cooper Will Not Direct the Next Marvel Movie

Writer and filmmaker Lily Lady chats with living legend Dennis Cooper about his forthcoming film, Room Temperature.

Fantasy and Reality in Sean Baker’s Anora

Film

By Lily Lady | October 16, 2024

Fantasy and Reality in Sean Baker’s Anora

Writer-director and full-time sex worker Lily Lady on Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning film about an exotic dancer who marries one of her clients.