I saw this film from Uruguay last night at Philadelphia’s Q-Fest… It started out strong but then fizzled. At nearly the halfway point my friend Josh whispered “can someone hit fast forward please?” I would have if I would have had a remote control.
From IMDB:
Leo, a young man coming to terms with his own sexuality, runs into Caro, a primary school friend he fancied when they were kids, who’s now trying to ward off her own personal demons. This casual re-encounter will affect their personal conflicts without either truly grasping the other’s problem.
If you weren’t aware, I do the video stories for the I’m From Driftwood website. The latest video story, shown above, is Ronnie Kroell of Bravo’s ‘Make Me a Supermodel’ fame. Not only is Ronnie a hottie with an awesome grandma, he’s super nice and knows the best brunch spots in the city too! I do enjoy bottomless mimosas…
Be sure to check out the rest of the I’m From Driftwood video stories and while you’re there, why don’t you submit a story?
This past weekend I took the opportunity to attend the National Equality March In DC. It was a personally moving and inspiring experience that I will always hold with me. It was a sight to see! So many young people, all confident, all resolute in their cause, and all certain of their impact. For those that questioned if it would be worth it, question no more… It was! Most of those whom attended will attest to this as they witnessed a whole generation rising to the occasion; ready and willing to fight for what is right!
In the past I’ve felt that too many individuals within the LGBT community have treated Rights as privileges. They are not! Rights are NEVER to be asked for and NEVER to be negotiated! The act of asking only certifies authority to those who seek to be ‘granters’ or ‘deniers’. Rights are NOT privileges and they must ALWAYS be unapologetically DEMANDED! Not next year, Not next month, Not tomorrow, But NOW!
It’s for this reason why many, including myself, will not support the idea of seeking rights through popular vote ballot initiatives. Rights are meant to protect the minority against oppression from the majority, thus it’s a ridiculous notion to allow the majority to deem when oppression should begin and end. I hope that you’ll reject such notions too. The issue of rights and equality for the LGBT community is of importance to all Americans, of all genders, of all races, and of all religions; because the disenfranchisement of one group’s rights today signals the disenfranchisement of another’s tomorrow!
The music video that I directed, On The Run by Aiden James, is set to Premiere this weekend at Philadelphia’s QFest. It’s screening along side a bunch of shorts by other Philly filmmakers this Sunday, July 12, 2:00PM at The Ritz East Theater. If anyone is interested in attending you can purchase tickets and read up on all the short films at the QFest Website. You can audition the song below.
Here’s the second video from I’m From Driftwood. If you’re gay I encourage you to write a story for the site as I believe every story is worthy of telling. My friend Nathan created the site for those…
that are others struggling to come out and deal with their sexuality, it says “you are not alone.” Other people have dealt with similar situations, families, communities and churches, and have overcome and are now living happy lives. It can happen for you, too. It gets soooo much better, I promise. Hang in there, kiddo.
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My friend Nathan launched an awesome website called I’m From Driftwood where gay people share true stories about their life experiences. Since launching a month or so ago, he’s already amassed nearly 100 stories that range from laugh out loud funny, to emotionally touching. I was honored when he asked me to help him create original videos for the site. Below is our first crack at it… There will be more!
