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21-518: Olson may refer to: Olson (surname) , people with the name Olson Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Olson (constructor) , a former racing car constructor Olson database , also known as zoneinfo database "Olson", a song by Boards of Canada . See also [ edit ] Morrison v. Olson , a case before the U.S. Supreme Court Olsen (disambiguation) Olsson Oulson Justice Olson (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

42-517: Is currently co-director of The Bressan Project, devoted to restoring and re-releasing the films of pioneering gay filmmaker Arthur J. Bressan Jr. Her work as a film historian includes the Lambda Literary Award -nominated The Queer Movie Poster Book and her many vintage movie trailer presentations ( Homo Promo , Afro Promo , etc.). Jenni's film criticism has appeared in numerous publications including Filmmaker Magazine , The Advocate , and

63-431: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Olson (surname) Olson (also Olsson , Oleson) is a common patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin that literally means "son of Olaf or Ole ". Olson may refer to: Academics [ edit ] Eric T. Olson (philosopher) , American-born professor of philosophy at

84-625: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Jenni Olson Olson was born and raised in Falcon Heights, Minnesota and was educated at the University of Minnesota where she earned her degree in Film Studies. 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. Olson

105-554: The Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California 's launching of a campaign for a barrier to be installed on the bridge. Olson also distributed her film to the bridge's board of directors, noting "several of the bridge directors told me they appreciated seeing the film and found it illuminating", and in March 2005, the board voted to explore the installation of a barrier to prevent jumping. Olson's 2009 short film, 575 Castro St.

126-649: The San Francisco Bay Guardian and she is currently a film columnist for Logo TV 's NewNowNext. In July 2021, Olson also joined GLAAD to lead their Social Media Safety Program. Olson initially compiled trailers into documentary features, showing Homo Promo , her compilation of vintage gay movie trailers at the Amsterdam Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in 1991, and her work in this area has been recognised as instructional in teaching students contextualisation. She continued compiling trailers throughout

147-642: The San Francisco Film Critics Circle in 2005. Working on the film led Olson to pen an open letter to the San Francisco Chronicle on the matter of the Golden Gate Bridge 's position as the top suicide landmark in the world. Her former colleague, Mark Finch, had jumped from the bridge on January 14, 1995, and Olson used this event to inform her own film. Her letter was published on the tenth anniversary of Finch's death and supported

168-444: The surname Olson . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Olson_(surname)&oldid=1243986051 " Categories : Surnames Patronymic surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

189-634: The tz database Clifford Olson (1940–2011), Canadian serial killer Dwight C. Olson (late 20th century), founder of Data Securities International Jim Olson , Seattle architect Michael Fors Olson (born 1966), American Catholic bishop Norman Olson (born 1946) is an American militia movement activist Sara Jane Olson , former member of the Symbionese Liberation Army See also [ edit ] Olson (disambiguation) Olsen (surname) Olsson Olason [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with

210-437: The 1990s, with her last such compilation released to date being Bride of Trailer Camp , released in 2001 (others in the series include: "Trailer Camp", "Neo Homo Promo", "Afro Promo", "Trailers Schmailers"). During this period Olson also wrote Ultimate Guide to Lesbian & Gay Film and Video (1996). The book was based on Olson's BA thesis. Her next book was The Queer Movie Poster Book ( Chronicle Books , 2005). This book

231-704: The Medal of Honor Writers and commentators [ edit ] Barbara Olson (1955–2001), television commentator, 9/11 victim, wife of Theodore Olson Lisa Olson , American sportswriter Sigurd F. Olson (1899–1982), American author and environmentalist Walter Olson (born 1954), author and blogger Playboy Playmates [ edit ] Gale Olson (born 1947) Hope Olson (born 1956) List of Playboy Playmates of 1976#October Kalin Olson (born 1975) Other [ edit ] Annette Olson , Miss North Dakota 2006 Arthur David Olson, founding contributor of

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252-731: The University of Sheffield Hope A. Olson , library scholar known for her critical analyses of classification systems James C. Olson (1917–2005), American historian and 17th president of the University of Missouri System James S. Olson , American professor of history at Sam Houston State University Joel Olson (1967–2012), anarchist activist and political theorist Oscar L. Olson (1872–1956), third President of Luther College in Iowa Artists and entertainers [ edit ] Alix Olson (born 1975), American poet Candice Olson (born 1964), Canadian interior designer and host of

273-1267: The Washington Supreme Court Theodore Olson (born 1940), American politician William Olson (1873–1931), American politician Scientists and engineers [ edit ] Everett C. Olson (1910–1993), American zoologist, paleontologist, and geologist Frank Olson , (1910–28, 1953), American biological warfare scientist Harry F. Olson (1901–1982), American acoustic engineer Jean Olson Lanjouw (1962–2005), American economist John Melvin Olson (1929–2017), American biochemist, pioneering researcher in photosynthesis Mancur Olson , Jr. (1932–1988), American economist and social scientist Storrs L. Olson (1944–2021), American biologist, ornithologist and avian paleontologist Cynthia Olson Reichhardt , American physicist Soldiers [ edit ] Eric T. Olson (born 1952), American admiral and commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Magnus Olson (Swedish Army officer) (1929–2018) Norman E. Olson (1915–1944), U.S. Army Air Forces World War II flying ace Sven-Olof Olson (1926–2021), Swedish Air Force lieutenant general Truman O. Olson (1917–1944), U.S. Army soldier posthumously awarded

294-599: The demise of PlanetOut, it is now presented solely by Outfest. The sponsors described it in 2005 as "the premiere gay and lesbian industry event during Sundance". By March 2005, Olson was named Director of E-Commerce & Consumer Marketing for Wolfe Video /Wolfe Releasing. In 2021, she was recognized with the Special TEDDY Award at the Berlin Film Festival — for her service to the LGBTQ film community. Olson

315-2792: The home makeover show Divine Design with Candice Olson Charles Olson (1910–1970), American modernist poet Dante Pereira-Olson , American actor Evan Olson (born 1967), rock singer and songwriter James Olson (actor) (1930–2022), American actor Jenni Olson (born 1962), writer, director and documentary filmmaker Jody Jean Olson, also known as India Summer , US porno actress John Olson (poet and writer) (born 1947) Johnny Olson (1910–1985), American radio personality and television announcer Kaitlin Olson (born 1975), American actress Mark Olson (musician) (born 1961), U.S. country singer-songwriter Martin Olson (born 1956) American comedy writer Nancy Olson (born 1928), American actress Olivia Olson (born 1992), American singer-songwriter and actress Scott Olson , guitarist, bassist, and recording engineer Athletes [ edit ] Benji Olson (born 1975), former National Football League (NFL) player Bob Olson , American collegiate football player Carl Bobo Olson , (1928–2002), American boxer Dante Olson (born 1997), American football player Drew Olson (born 1983), NFL quarterback Evan Olson (rower) (born 1997), American rower Greg Olson (baseball) (born 1960), Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher Gregg Olson (born 1966), MLB pitcher Josh Olson (born 1981), American ice hockey player Karl Olson (1930–2010), MLB outfielder Lute Olson (1934–2020), former basketball coach Matt Olson (born 1994), MLB first baseman Reese Olson (born 1999), MLB pitcher Sasha Olson (born 1976), Canadian softball player Tyler Olson (baseball) (born 1989), American baseball player Politicians and government officials [ edit ] Alec G. Olson (born 1930), American politician Allen I. Olson (born 1938), American politician Bud Olson (1925–2002), Canadian Member of Parliament, Senator and Lieutenant Governor Conrad P. Olson (1882–1952) American judge and politician Conrad Olson (Minnesota politician) (1895–1953), American politician and lawyer Culbert Olson , (1876–1962), American politician Donovan Olson (born 1965), American politician Edgar Olson (1937–2020), American politician Floyd B. Olson (1891–1936), American politician George W. Olson (1897–1958), American farmer and politician Judy Olson Duhamel (born 1939), American politician and educator Kurt Olson (1948–2023), American politician Mark Douglas Olson , American politician Mark W. Olson (1943–2018), American economist and bank executive Ole H. Olson (1872–1954), American politician Pete Olson (born 1962), American politician Ralph O. Olson (1902–1955), associate justice of

336-407: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Olson . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Olson&oldid=1123130098 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

357-651: The site, as well fulfilling the same roles for Gay.com . She created the PopcornQ section of the PlanetOut.com website, basing the section on her book The Ultimate Guide to Lesbian & Gay Film and Video. In 1997, Olson attended the Sundance Festival and arranged, along with Outfest executive director Morgan Rumpf , a small brunch aimed at fellow queer attendees. The event has happened annually since then being co-presented by PlanetOut.com and Outfest until 2005. Since

378-546: Was exhibited at the San Francisco Public Library in 2004, with Olson delivering an accompanying lecture. In 2005, Olson released The Joy of Life , her debut feature, which won Best Outstanding Artistic Achievement at the 2005 Outfest and at the 2005 Newfest received Best U.S. Narrative Screenplay, and has been favorably reviewed in a number of publications. It garnered Olson the Marlon Riggs Award by

399-529: Was inspired in this move by Vito Russo 's book, The Celluloid Closet . In 1992, Olson was hired by the company Frameline and moved to San Francisco to work as guest curator on the San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival , before being appointed co-director alongside Mark Finch . After three years, Olson left this position to co-found the website PlanetOut.com. Olson worked as director of entertainment and e-commerce for

420-583: Was shot on the empty Castro Camera store set of the Academy Award-winning drama Milk . In 2015, Olson's film, The Royal Road premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival . In 2019, Olson directed a short film, In nomine Patris . She is currently in development on an experimental film , The Quiet World . Olson's work as an experimental filmmaker and her expansive personal collection of LGBTQ film prints and memorabilia were acquired in April 2020 by

441-546: Was suggested in 1991 by Stuart Marshall , who recommended Olson pitch the idea to London's Gay Men's Press . Although the book was turned down by both them and Serpent's Tail , to whom the idea was pitched as a follow-up to her previous book, Olson was eventually commissioned to write the book in 2002 (published in 2005, it went on to be a Lambda Literary Awards nominee). Olson based the work in part on her own collection of such material, which she has subsequently donated to San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society . Her collection

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