Category: Comedy

A young actor is put in an uncomfortable position in the short film ‘Go Crazy with Crazy’

Struggling actors have to jump through all kinds of hoops in search of their big breaks. Too often, however, as the #MeToo movement proved, they’re asked to go to unreasonable lengths.

Based on a wild true story, director Ayana Barber’s 9-minute short Go Crazy with Crazy follows a young gay actor who is put in a deeply uncomfortable position.

Justin Garascia, who also wrote the screenplay, stars as the actor in question. After meeting and falling into bed with a promising young director named Joey (Jimmy Brooks), he’s closer than ever to landing the lead role of a meth-addicted gay porn star in a potentially groundbreaking indie film.

But when he’s asked to partake in a very unusual audition process, the young man takes to Google and discovers something fishy about the director. Not willing to compromise his integrity or his safety, he attends the audition ready for a fight – aiming to finally set the record straight and send an unforgettable message about the consequences of catfishing.

Watch a quick teaser trailer for Go Crazy with Crazy below. The short film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

The rock n’ roll romance ‘Throuple,’ a Dekkoo-original film, is coming soon to theaters!

After winning over audiences at film festivals all over the country, the colorful and sexy new ‘rock n’ roll love story’ Throuple is coming to theaters this March courtesy of Dekkoo Films!

Throuple follows Michael, a lonely, gay singer-songwriter played by Michael Doshier, who also wrote the film’s screenplay. Hopeless when it comes to dating and expressing himself, he has lost his way… and his voice. His social circle, consisting of his best friend Tristan (Tristan Carter-Jones), who leads a local rock band, and Abby (Jess Gabor), a successful DJ, are growing weary of his emotional needs.

One night, as Michael mans Tristan’s merch table, he catches the attention of Georgie and Connor (Stanton Plummer-Cambridge and Tommy Heleringer), a married couple looking for something – or someone – to do.

A nonchalant hookup turns into a night of vulnerability that none of them expected. With encouragement from Tristan and Abby, Michael pursues Georgie and Connor. The couple challenges him to open up about his feelings – and even write some new songs along the way. For his part, Michael ignites a flicker in their marriage – one they they feared may be long gone.

Michael’s world is soon thrown into chaos, however, when Georgie, Connor, Tristan and Abby all make life-altering decisions that leave him feeling abandoned. Ultimately, he must decide whether to finally express his feelings and go after what he wants – both in his music and his relationships – or watch them all slip away.

Directed by Greyson Horst, Throuple highlights queer folks’ ability to think outside the box and find new and exciting ways to live, love, express themselves and feel fulfilled.

Watch the official trailer for Throuple below. The film will be screening at New York City’s famed Quad Cinemas beginning March 14, and in Los Angeles beginning March 21, before receiving a wider VOD and release. It will also be available exclusively to Dekkoo subscribers later this year.

Director David Lewis returns with ‘All Kinds of Love,’ a romantic gay comedy about starting over

David Lewis, the director behind Longhorns, Ranchlands, Rock Haven, Redwoods and Under One Roof, reunites with his frequent leading man Matthew Montgomery for the charming rom-com All Kinds of Love.

Set in Northern California in 2015, against the backdrop of the Supreme Court’s upholding of Marriage Equality, All Kinds of Love follows a long-term gay couple who are getting divorced just as everyone else is seemingly getting married.

Montgomery plays Max, a gay man who tries to start over after getting dumped by his commitment-phobic husband. While his ex (played by Montgomery’s real-life husband Steve Callahan) starts to spread his wings by exploring non-monogamy and all sorts of new kinks, Max is still very much stuck in his old ways.

When he becomes accidental roommates with Conrad (Cody Duke), a much younger, but emotionally mature programmer, he learns that, despite their age difference, they have similar worldviews. Their chance encounter soon blossoms into something much deeper, threatening to shake Max loose from his carefully constructed shell.

Funny, sexy and refreshingly light-hearted, All Kinds of Love is a feel-good comedy about a loveable group of people who are finally learning to follow their hearts.

Watch the trailer for All Kinds of Love below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Last call invites unexpected romance in the stylish and sexy short film ‘Velvet’

It’s finally last call after a slow night at the bar. Marcus (Chris Jehnert), a shy twink expecting a first date, has been sitting alone after being stood up.

His cute, pouty face has caught the attention of Ben (Achilles Mulkey), a charming transgender bartender dressed like a king with a robe, scepter and crown.

Once the two are alone, Ben uses his considerable charm and positive attitude to coax Marcus out of his shell. The two share an unexpectedly special night together – filled with lust, dancing, romance, and the sharing of sweet childhood memories. But will they meet again? Only the velvet robe knows for sure.

From co-directors Juliana Antoninus and Damon Beirne, Velvet is a heartfelt 10-minute short film about two people who, however briefly, become the kings of one another’s worlds.

Watch the trailer for Velvet below. The short film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Two young men from different backgrounds come together in the sexy Italian romance ‘Empty’

Italian writer-director Giovanni Carpanzano’s feature-length debut, Empty follows two incredibly handsome young men in love who come from different worlds.

Giorgio (Gianluca Galati) is the first-born son of a wealthy and prominent Italian lawyer. Marco (Kevin Di Sole) comes from a much more modest family and has been struggling to emancipate himself from his small provincial town.

Both young men dream of an overwhelming love and above all to emerge from their current circumstances into something greater. The powerful force that attracts them to one another will also fuel them in their fight to stay together.

Sexy, thought-provoking and deeply emotional, Empty examines two lovers at a crossroads and the overwhelming and unexpected love that pushes them.

Watch the trailer for Empty below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Prepare to be smitten with the charming new coming-of-age comedy ‘Big Boys’

A teen boy’s unexpected crush leads to a weekend of self-discovery in Big Boys, a relentlessly charming and deeply relatable new coming-of-age comedy from writer-director Corey Sherman.

Isaac Krasner stars as Jamie, a young man who finds his dream camping trip ruined, before it even begins, when he learns that his cousin will be bringing along her new boyfriend.

His initial jealousy of Dan, the boyfriend in question (played by David Johnson III), quickly turns into a friendship, however, as the pair bond over their love of cooking and games. It also doesn’t hurt that they both happen to be ‘big boys.’

As the weekend progresses, Jamie wants nothing more than to spend more time with Dan. As his burgeoning crush gets him into awkward scrapes and arguments, Jamie finally begins to come to terms with who he is – and who he desires.

The winner of last year’s Audience Award at Outfest Los Angeles, Big Boys is a hilarious and heartwarming crowd-pleaser. We can’t recommend it more highly.

Watch the trailer for Big Boys below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Short Film Spotlight: (Un)Free Will

Prepare to have your spirits lifted thanks to the 24-minute comedy short (Un)Free Will.

In the world of the film, gay men are guided by forces stronger then themselves – namely, gay guardian angels!

Before he leaves for a two-week trip, Hunter (Gavyn Michaels) shows up to meet with his dog-sitter Alex (Ross Hutter). Despite their differences, there is an undeniable spark between the two young men. The only problem is that their unseen guardian angels (Brent Roberts and Derek DeVault) have a complicated history. When they’re not meddling in the affairs of their subjects, they’re bickering with one another.

Can these two lost souls put their personal differences aside in the name of good old fashioned human love? From writer/director Robby Kendall, (Un)Free Will is a clever anti-rom-com about learning to love yourself… even if it takes some divine intervention.

Watch a short trailer for (Un)Free Will below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.