Premiere Announcement
Lesflicks has officially set the online premiere date for its debut original production, Love Me Lex. The seven‑episode Australian drama follows a teacher in her forties who re‑enters the dating scene after a lengthy solo period. As the platform’s first Sapphic‑funded venture, the series has already been flagged as a milestone for later‑life queer storytelling, offering a hopeful narrative that diverges from the tragic tropes often seen in mainstream media.
Series Synopsis
Love Me Lex centers on Lex Adamson, portrayed by Sarah Light, a seasoned educator who decides to explore romance after years of living alone. Her potential love interests include Kat (Deanna Cooney), a coworker who is officially off‑limits, and Miranda (Susan Stevenson), a former partner re‑entering her life. Each episode runs roughly nine minutes, striking a balance between light humor and the awkward realities of re‑kindling relationships in mid‑life. The compact format allows viewers to enjoy a complete emotional arc without a massive time commitment, making it perfect for a quick binge or a leisurely weekend watch.
Production Background & Funding
The project secured backing from Screen Australia, the Sapphic Investment Film Fund, and Infinite Pies Productions. This combination of public and private financing helped the series achieve a polished look while maintaining creative independence. After filming across Western Australia in 2021, Love Me Lex screened at the WA Made Film Festival and the Revelation International Film Festival before transitioning to streaming. The series also earned the distinction of being the inaugural title supported by the SapphicIFF, a fund dedicated to amplifying queer women’s voices in cinema.
Creative Team & Cast
Writer‑director Sanja Katich developed Love Me Lex after listening to actors frustrated by the overuse of the “dead lesbian” trope. Determined to give queer women a protagonist who lands on solid ground, Katich assembled a predominantly female crew to ensure the perspective remained consistent on set. This was her first directorial effort, and she leveraged the short‑form web format to keep each chapter focused on a single emotional beat while still delivering a satisfying season‑long story arc.
Producer Stephanie Davis of Somedae Pictures guided the project from script development through post‑production, overseeing tone and emphasizing everyday details that make Lex’s journey feel relatable rather than stylized. The tight runtime and modest cast size enabled the team to retain full control over the series’ intimate feel.
Platform Subscription Tiers
Lesflicks offers a tiered subscription model designed to reinvest revenue directly into creators. The current options are:
- WATCH – £8.99 per month
- WATCH+ – £12.99 per month
- VIP – £15.99 per month
- Supporter – £1.99 per month
The service emphasizes that at least half of each subscription fee is returned to filmmakers. Since its launch, this model has generated over £100,000 in payouts to creators working on similar titles, providing a sustainable pipeline for future queer women’s projects.
Critical Reception & Audience Impact
Early viewers have praised Love Me Lex for its heartfelt approach and its rare depiction of a middle‑aged lesbian navigating the dating world without resorting to tragedy. Comments continue to circulate among audiences seeking stories that treat mid‑life romance as viable and ordinary rather than exceptional. The series has become a reference point for later‑life sapphic narratives that end on a hopeful note, encouraging other creators to explore similar themes.
Availability & Future Prospects
The full season is accessible via the Lesflicks website, where a dedicated page still marks Love Me Lex as the first title funded through SapphicIFF. This status keeps the series prominent for new subscribers looking for a short, self‑contained story before exploring the broader catalog of features and shorts. Ongoing subscription revenue provides ongoing financial support, potentially enabling future seasons or related projects.
