Abbott created a short film based off the Canadian writer , Nancy Jo Cullen 's , short story of the same name : '' Why I Hate Bees . '' In this experimental film , Abbott used the text from the short story to have as narration . Utilizing the filming techniques of optical printing and animation , the film emphasizes the experience of the viewer 's senses through sound and colour motifs . The plot focuses on a girl 's memories as she retells her childhood near-death experience . The film was well-received and won “ Best Lesbian Film ” from Inside Out in 1998 , the grand prize at the Cabbagetown Film Festival in 1999 , and an honourable mention at the Ann Arbor Film Festival in 2000
Inside Out
Inside Out Film and Video Festival
Sarah Abbott