Laura Noxon

Filmmaker | Artist | Penguin

BASIC WITCH

After a night of bad sex, Lily decides to use magic to educate her new boyfriend, Brian. She brews an enchanted pumpkin spice latte and by drinking it Brian learns some hard truths about empathy, consent, and just who exactly he’s dating.

Director: Yoko Okumura

Writer: Lauren Cannon

Producer: Laura Noxon

STORIES IN PLACE: JUNE JUNG TATTOO

In this unprecedented era of social distancing, what does it mean when your art form and small business require human touch? A documentary about Jung Jung Art, a tattoo shop in Highland Park, CA.

Part of Vimeo’s “Stories in Place” series — watch the rest HERE.

Directed (remotely) by Yoko Okumura

Produced (remotely) by Laura Noxon

LEXICAL GAP

LEXICAL GAP is a wild lady-punk musical short film about redefining the meaning of virginity. Purity is a myth!

Writer/Director: Yoko Okumura

Producer: Laura Noxon


FACETS

A documentary web series showcasing women in Los Angeles who have carved unique life paths. View the complete series at: suzuprod.com/facets or through the gallery below. 

Created by Yoko Okumura and Laura Noxon


KIMI KABUKI

Madeline, a devoted house wife discovers her husband is attending an Adult Industry Expo behind her back. Resolving to confront him about his deceit, she follows him to the convention. When Madeline's plans for a sincere conversation go terribly awry, it leads her to find solace in the last place she could have expected.

Writer/Director: Yoko Okumura

Producer: Laura Noxon


OUR PLACE IN THE SKY

Spoken word poetry film through the eyes of a porn star about the diminishing effects of fetishization.

Writer/Director: Yoko Okumura

Producer: Laura Noxon

Background Image from "Kimi Kabuki" set stills courtesy of Victor Curtis