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On the outside, Stu and Chris appear to be the perfect couple. It isn’t until the eve of their wedding that past indiscretions are revealed causing unforgivable actions that both will forever regret.
Guest House Films today announced the lineup and release date for its upcoming Black Briefs short-film compilation, the first in a series of gay-themed short-film compilations that will each focus on a particular genre of film.
The Black Briefs collection will feature six short films with dark storylines and themes. The DVD will be released on Feb. 21, 2012, with a suggested retail price of $24.99 – but you can pre-order Black Briefs directly from Guest House Films for the special price of $19.99 (that is 20% off!).
The six short films on the Black Briefs collection include:
Spring – Directed by Hong Khaou (13 minutes)
A young man meets a stranger for S&M sex, an experience that will change his life forever. Official Selection – Frameline, NewFest, Outfest; Finalist – Iris Prize
Remission – Directed by Greg Ivan Smith (14 minutes)
As a man awaits the results of a biopsy at his secluded cabin, his dread amplifies when he suspects that he may not be alone. From the director of the award-winning The Back Room. Winner – Horror Film Award, Rhode Island International Film Festival
Winner Takes All – Directed by Camille Carida (17 minutes)
The unapologetic manipulator Ryker engineers a fight between his two boyfriends … with Ryker himself as the ultimate prize. Featuring gay favorite Alec Mapa. Official Selection – Atlanta Film Festival, Philadelphia QFest
Promise – Directed by Lalo Vasquez (20 minutes)
Stu and Chris appear to be the perfect couple. But past indiscretions are revealed on the eve of their wedding, causing unforgivable actions that both will regret. Official Selection – FilmOut San Diego
Video Night – Directed by Jim Hansen and Jack Plotnick (6 minutes)
What starts out as a fun night making videos goes terribly wrong when a group of friends discover something unexpected in the raw footage. Official Selection – Outfest
Communication – Directed by Christopher Banks (19 minutes)
From the creators of the critically acclaimed Teddy comes the story of an Orthodox Jewish student who unexpectedly inherits the estate of his estranged mentor and discovers a painful truth about their relationship. Winner – Outstanding Short Film, QBliss Creating Change Community Awards
Black Briefs marks the company’s first foray into this newfound endeavor. The second collection, Blue Briefs, will feature films dealing with relationships and the pain that often comes with love. Blue Briefs is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2012. Additional short-film compilations are scheduled to be released quarterly on an ongoing basis.
As part of its expansion into distribution, Guest House Films is currently accepting submissions of gay-themed short films, documentaries and feature films for consideration. Films must be in English or have English subtitles. DVD submissions can be sent to Guest House Films, P.O. Box 26220, Los Angeles, CA 90026; queries or links to view submissions online can be sent to briefs@guesthousefilms.com.
Retail sales inquiries for Black Briefs and other Guest House Films DVDs and soundtrack CDs can be directed to sales@guesthousefilms.com.
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