It's still an issue even today though. Sad but true for some folks

This short film was initially shot in 2011 and couldn't be completed until now due to Post Production debacles. Still real issues though and I agree more needs to be done!

@@youngblazeproductions I am not saying that gay bashing and gay shunnings do not happen. I am not saying that there are not young shy passive gays out there. I am saying that this ground portraying young gays as victims post coming out has been covered as nauseum for decades. We need to see gay youth as the powerful force in their own stories, not passive recepticles of what comes their way. We want to see films where we WIN that fight, if there needs to be one.

Was thinking myself, why people portrayed in the film seemed incapable of giving a hug instead of mere platitudes.

Unfortunately, even in our Western cultures, where gay marriage is possible, there are still subcultures where bashing, hatred, prejudice are overwhelming present. I like the quote of the Dalai Lama at the end. ''Love and Compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humans can not survive''. I have seen in the meantime quite some movies with positive story lines with mutual respect, sincere relationships and happy endings. But reality is, if we are looking at many countries and even 'modern', that there is still violence against gays from gross to subtle. It is all dependent arising, we have to start with well wishing for oneself as base for love, respect and compassion for people we meet in daily life and then see what we can do for society (by making these kind of movies for example). Never give up love for yourself, for close ones and strangers in society. And even enemies, as they have the potential to be our friends in the future.

Thank you Craig for your very kind words. This film was an absolute labor of love for all involved! It was a very long time in the making and I'm glad now to finally be able to bring this story to a public platform so it can be a great discussion piece. To hear this impacted and resonated with you is truly humbling! Sarah Grace is an amazing individual and she runs a fantastic studio that helped play a crucial part in the casting of our little film! ❤

It won't feel like coming out once you/we start to think of telling someone that you are gay the same as telling someone you are left-handed; it's just the beautiful way God made you.

Without organisation there would be chaos in society. Hate is not encouraged in my Church despite what critics may say. RC

​@@user-zq3kb7ug5c I rarely reply to anyone unless it's a reply worth the effort. As a Follower of Christ, I accept his Gospels in where he proclaimed that we "Love One Another" even our enemies. Especially our enemies. But he also stated that we must not yoke with them for they would corrupt us and our faith. This means not becoming friends, letting them into our home, nor congregating with them. This is where all of Christianity has FAILED in the delivery of the Gospels. That Jesus commanded us to LOVE, but not YOKE. Growing up in the Christian Church, I don't recall ever being told this. Other than not paying attention to other beliefs, including other Christian sects. NOT yoking with your enemies is not HATE, it is self preservation. Jesus would not have "included" unBelievers if they had not repented. Sinners would too have to repent before being "included" in the walk with Jesus. The same today, sinners and unBelievers can not walk with us, they are not like us. That's not HATE, that is preserving your Faith.

While I agree with the notion that religion serves only its own goals,, likewise Tromp is not the problem but his followers. Those people who harbour these hatreds, prejudices, and rage find support of their credos in the church. Isolated they are powerless but as a mob of coreligionists , co-conspritors, Trumpers adhere to their hatreds seeking support to light the fires under the witches...ignorance...the German public supporting Hitler, extreme rightwing Jews supporting Netanyahu How to cure these hatreds, these prejudices, how to humanize humans? A better job was done by Greeks during the Golden age of Greece (450 BCE to 150 BCE)

Thank you for your comment, Red, one of the most insightful I've read. Yes, preaching compassion and putting it into practice are sadly two different things.

@@user-zq3kb7ug5c Wrong, the church is responsible and all Western religion for 'hate' the narrative teaches it from start to finish, never teaches acceptance only conformity, Christianity took me to suicide at 16. So go shove your hateful belief system where the sun don't shine, if I had my way it would be BANNED. Love one another...my foot...I lived among them, all my growing up years. We would do fine with out it, even better!!

Kicking ass are now the aggressors

No that's not who you're thinking of. Tara is a great actress and plays Rachel in this film superbly. She is not who you are thinking of from that podcast. Cheers

Yeah my heart sank when he arrived and the place was empty, hope Peter was used and didn't maliciously set him up.

Yeah and we choose to be gay, and go through all that sierrahotelindigotango.

@@philiphoel4290 We do?

​@@scronxYes, according to conservatives.

@@brianborchardt7198 Well, according to all the naked and decadently-clothed hedonists parading down out streets in the name of (cough, cough) Pride. According to most gay movies being gay is a pain because of all the POISECUTION.

Jake was a talented member of our crew who sadly passed away in 2012. He is certainly missed!

What did I just watch?

You think it's gotten better for everyone simply because you're a boomer? So am I. Homophobia still exists. Not everyone has a great coming-out story regardless of their age.

This was shot in 2011

A bit harsh aren't you? Young people worked on this film. For all you know it was the experience of one of those involved. To call it 'rubbish' is belittling the hard work of all those involved and is damn rude. While this may not have been your experience in life, it's not too far from stuff that happened to me and I'm sure many others. There are "happy ending" shows..."Heartstopper" (which I love too!) etc. Fact it, life is not always a happy ending or easy journey for LGBTQIA+ people. To judge the writers so harshly when you have no idea who wrote it or why or how personal this story is, comes across as real nasty. The fact is, stuff like this does happen and pointing that out to a wider community doesn't make it 'rubbish'. Maybe a film like this may generate a bit of anger is some and make them think twice before attacking young people struggling with their own identity and sexuality. I look forward to seeing the short film you write and produce on this subject real soon. If you're such an expert that you feel it's your place to attack the hard work of young people, why don't you show us how it's done? 🙄

@vk3crg WoW, triggered or what? I say bullpoop to the entire novella you wrote. I know exactly what this film is about because I lived it. I lived a time when gay was illegal in this country. I grew up during a time when gay was considered a mental illness, and you could be committed. BUT that's all in the past and I live in the future. YOU are the rude one, according to you I'm not allowed an opinion, so take the chip off your shoulder and kiss off! You say that watching this might make someone think twice? You think that the type of person that would beat someone up for being gay IS SITTING AROUND WATCHING gay shorts? Seriously? ALL the writers of these movies are living in or showing the past. Young guys should understand the past, but not dwell on it, you have NO IDEA how good you have it today, so stop being an oppressed bleeding heart. My opinion stands, today's content needs to be much more uplifting, and the majority of shorts today are depressing.

what is the point in ur comment? seriously if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t bloody comment.

@shenoahsuhan4607 my point is that we want to see uplifting videos instead of depressing videos. AND seriously, how entitled do you have to be to tell me I can't express my opinion? Sorry, but just because you don't like it does not make it invalid.

You didn't like the content and called it garbage. How naive - and entitled - to be surprised you got some pushback?