After the success of '' Hedwig '' , Mitchell expressed an interest in writing , directing and producing a film that incorporated explicit sex in a naturalistic and thoughtful way , without using " stars " . After three years of talent searches , improv workshops and production , '' Shortbus '' premiered in May 2006 at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival . The film garnered many awards , at venues such as the Athens , Gijón and Zurich International Film Festivals
2006 Cannes Film Festival
2006 Cannes Film Festival
John Cameron Mitchell