Signe Baumane
Signe Baumane is a Latvian born, Brooklyn-based independent filmmaker, artist, writer, and animator. She has made 17 award-winning animated shorts. Her first animated feature Rocks In My Pockets premiered at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2014 where it received a FIPRESCI Prize. The film went on to over 130 international festivals. It opened theatrically in the U.S. through Zeitgeist Films.
Signe's new animated feature My Love Affair With Marriage (2022) tells the story of a spirited young woman's quest for perfect love and lasting marriage. It premiered in June 2022 at Tribeca Festival and has screened at over 90 festivals winning twenty awards. It was nominated by European Film Academy as Best Animated Feature. The film is released in the United States on October 6th, 2023.
Signe is a Guggenheim Fellow and a Fellow in Film for New York Foundation for the Arts. She has a degree in Philosophy from Moscow State University.
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My Love Affair With Marriage
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • With Dagmara Dominczyk, Matthew Modine • 2022 • 108 minutes
A new award-winning animated feature about a spirited young woman determined to find love in the bewildering world, "My Love Affair With Marriage" follows Zelma on her 23-year quest for perfect lo...
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Rocks in My Pockets
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2014 • 88 minutes
"Rocks In My Pockets" is a story of mystery and redemption. The film is based on true events involving five women of Signe Baumane's family, including herself, and their battles with depression and suicide. It raises questions of how much...
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Teat Beat of Sex: Kirby EP 1
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 1 "Kirby". A woman discusses her feelings about… size.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Juice EP 2
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 2 "Juice". A couple gets dressed for a party.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Trouble EP 3
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 3 "Trouble". A woman decides if masturbation is good for her or not?
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Teat Beat of Sex: Soul EP 4
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 4 "Soul". What happens when a man looks for a soul in the wrong places.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Key EP 5
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 5 "Key". A woman learns that stress can enhance sex.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Hair EP 6
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 6 "Hair". A woman learns that hair is THERE for a reason.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Respect EP 7
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 7 "Respect". A woman's lover wants her to talk dirty during sex.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Lizard EP 8
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 8 "Lizard" A woman remembers her first kiss.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Graveyard EP 9
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 9 "Graveyard". A woman is confused after her first make-out session.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Dawn EP 10
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 10 "Dawn". A woman's desire for sex is sparked by a little competition.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Puzzle EP 11
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 11 "Puzzle" - A woman is finally ready for sex.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Envy EP 12
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 12 "Envy". A woman and her lover both learn to appreciate what the other one has.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Score EP 13
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 13 "Score". A woman puts a guy bragging about his conquests in his place.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Job EP 14
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 14 "Job". A girl learns about some secret sex techniques, and can't wait to try them.
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Teat Beat of Sex: Barn EP 15
Directed by Signe Baumane • Animation • 2008 • 2 minutes
A take on sex exclusively from a woman's point of view. Episode 15 "Barn". A woman discusses the sacred realm of virginity.
