Lisa Cordileone is an actor, writer, and producer developing high-concept narrative film and TV inspired by true events, exploring tech ethics and creating space for Women, Queer, and BIPOC voices on both sides of the camera. She wrote, produced, and starred in COMMITTED and co-wrote, produced, and played “Billie” opposite Alexandra Billings in the award-winning feature Freelancers Anonymous (Amazon). Her hit web series Easy Abby (SQFF Alum) has over 300 million YouTube views.

Lisa’s work has screened at 50+ international festivals (including Frameline, Inside Out Toronto, and BFI Flare) and has earned the ReFrame Stamp and multiple Best Feature and Best Actress awards. She has raised over $700K in production funding across her projects. An acclaimed audiobook narrator of 130+ titles for Penguin Random House, Hachette, and others, she’s also a Second City alum, Meisner-trained actor, and proud SAG-AFTRA member (joining AEA in 2025). Her work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline, HuffPost, and Buzzfeed.

ELEVATING THE SPECTRUM OF QUEER STORIES TO HELP CREATE A JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD

THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA is Seattle’s 30-year-old queer film institution, dedicated to fostering deeper community engagement by showcasing queer film programming, educational experiences, and social dialogue. Our main annual programs are Seattle Queer Film Festival, TRANSlations: Seattle Trans Film Festival, OUTdoor Cinema, and Reel Queer Youth.

We provide access to films that depict the vast experiences of the intersections that make up the fabric of our beautiful queer communities. We’re also a forum for LGBTQ+ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. It’s our deep honor to be the bridge between filmmakers and audiences, and we hope you enjoy our many offerings throughout the year!