Jenni Olson

Born: 1962-10-06

Birthplace: Falcon Heights, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Jenni Olson (born October 6, 1962) is an American film curator, filmmaker, author, and LGBT film historian. She was born and raised in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. She co-founded the pioneering LGBT website PlanetOut, and campaigned to have a barrier erected on the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent suicides.

Olson was educated at the University of Minnesota. In 1986, while still a student, Olson co-founded the Minneapolis/St.Paul Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender Film Festival, initially under the name Lavender Images.

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Known For

Trailer Camp
Barbara Forever
Vito
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing
Trailers Schmailers
By Hook or by Crook
Official Rejection
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Family Fundamentals
Dykes, Camera, Action!

Top Movie Credits

Trailer Camp Director
Barbara Forever Consulting Producer
Vito Self
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing Director
Trailers Schmailers Director
By Hook or by Crook Consulting Producer
Official Rejection Self
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema Self
Family Fundamentals Creative Consultant
Dykes, Camera, Action! Self