BGB Shorts

At The BGB Studio we make work.

Our actors collaborate as writers, directors, filmmakers, and producers. Watch these SHORT FILMS – each superbly shot in just 3 hours at one location – made by the incredible ensemble of IN REHEARSAL — a working actors’ creating lab and ongoing workout. This group of mighty artistic warriors show up every week for each other and to feed their creative souls. On this shoot, their collaboration was brilliant.

We are deeply proud of the work being done in and outside of the Studio by our community of amazing artists, and moved by their continued commitment to the kind of leadership that shows up in these films.

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BGB Shorts: Lovers and Other Strangers

BOUILLABAISSE by Harley Jane Kozak

BOUILLABAISSE by Harley Jane Kozak

A woman throws a dinner party for three and then disappears, leaving her future husband (#6) alone with her nubile daughter, and . . . Uh-oh.

Written and directed by Harley Jane Kozak.
Starring Ellyn Jameson and James Morrison.

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DATING BEFORE YOU DIE by Kyle Secor

DATING BEFORE YOU DIE by Kyle Secor

A man's last date takes a left turn when the woman he meets makes him question the biggest decision of his life.

Written and directed by Kyle Secor.
Starring Jamie VanDyke and Kyle Secor.

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CONJUGAL VISIT by Daniel Rubiano

CONJUGAL VISIT by Daniel Rubiano

A boy met a girl. She was is prison. She just wanted to bang, but he wanted the real thang. Can Jack successfully woo the serial killer or will she take all that's precious to him?

Written and directed by Daniel Rubiano.
Starring Jamie VanDyke and Hayes Hargrove.

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DISAPPEAR by Kay Aston

DISAPPEAR by Kay Aston

When Annie finally decides to tell Rob the truth about his behavior- after a weird dinner with friends- she finds out that he’s been holding back about her too.

Written by Kay Aston and Greg Berman.
Directed by Kay Aston.
Starring Greg Berman and Kate Hamilton.

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CLAUSTROPHILE by Chelsea Gonzalez

CLAUSTROPHILE by Chelsea Gonzalez

Feeling exposed in her own home, a first-time airbnb host finds solace by hiding in the smallest space she can find... until she can't hide any longer.

Written and directed by Chelsea Gonzalez.
Starring Harley Jane Kozak and Jeff LeBeau.

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FLEA AND RUNNER by Joseph Lyle Taylor

FLEA AND RUNNER by Joseph Lyle Taylor

An estranged father and son reunite just in time for redemption.

Written and Directed by Joseph Lyle Taylor.
Starring James Morrison and Joseph Lyle Taylor.

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the tea kettle by Kay Aston

the tea kettle by Kay Aston

Robin has decided: after Dan’s recent illness and recovery, tonight is the night they make love. But who decides when and how that happens?

Written and directed by Kay Aston.
Starring Kyle Secor and Leslie Murphy.

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LIKE BROTHER by Leslie Murphy

LIKE BROTHER by Leslie Murphy

When Mason’s troubled brother, Jack, returns home in need of help, Mason is forced to relive a long-kept family secret in order to finally set things right.

Written and directed by Leslie Murphy.
Starring Tim Peper and Zachary Mooren.

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RELIANCE by Jason Clodfelter

RELIANCE by Jason Clodfelter

A codependent work relationship goes awry when emotional boundaries are crossed.

Written and directed by Jason Clodfelter.
Starring Lesley Fera and Leslie Murphy.

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BGB Shorts: Secrets & Lies

Coming of Age by Doug Tompos

Coming of Age by Doug Tompos

COMING OF AGE
Written + directed by Doug Tompos
Starring Adrian Gonzalez + Doug Tompos
COMING OF AGE was developed through the “In Rehearsal” class at the BGB Studio and was filmed as part of a collaborative class effort to create 15 short films over 3 days.

The inspiration for this film came not only from my own fears and questions about re-entering the dating scene as a middle-aged man and a virgin to GRINDR and dating apps, but also from the deep divide I was hearing in the gay world, in all age groups, about monogamy vs. open relationships.

It had its debut at the 2018 FESTIVAL DE CANNES in the “Emerging Filmmaker Showcase”, and then went on to appear in 17 other festivals around the world and in the U.S. including the VANCOUVER INT’L FF, the MIX MEXICO Festival de Diversidad, the WOODS HOLE FF, the SIDEWALK/SHOUT FF, the SENE FF, the OUT ON FILM Atlanta LGBTQ Festival, the TAMPA BAY INT’L Gay & Lesbian FF, and the QCINEMA Fort Worth Int’l LGBT Festival. It was recently picked up for distribution by Four Thieves Productions and will soon be available for viewing on their new AVOD platform.

RUPERT AND CRAZY DAISY by Harley Jane Kozak

RUPERT AND CRAZY DAISY by Harley Jane Kozak

Daisy knows a spree killer when she sees one—but how to get her brother Rupert on board and save the next-door-neighbors?

with Irene White & John Connolly

BATHROOM CONFESSIONAL by Caroline Lindy

BATHROOM CONFESSIONAL by Caroline Lindy

Megan has always pined after Clayton, and tonight's the night she decides to bare her soul.

with Caroline Lindy & Johnathan McClain

YOU’RE LATE

by John Connolly

YOU’RE LATE

with Ben Huth, Kyle Secor & Jeff Lorch

YOU SUCK by Adam Huss

YOU SUCK by Adam Huss

When a couple starts to get hot and heavy after a few dates- initially meeting blindly on eHarmony- things take a turn for the worse when they find out each other’s real identities.

with Chelsea Gonzalez & Jeff Lorch

INDIA by Kyle Secor

INDIA by Kyle Secor

Following the party of friend, a married couple's casual banter turns accusatory, exposing the cracks in their relationship and a truth they've never faced.

with Kelly Wolf & John Connolly

ALARM by Johnathan McClain

ALARM by Johnathan McClain

A man receives a phone call he would rather not.

with Kyle Secor, Milena Govich & Kelly Wolf

Le Début de la Fin by Jessica Randle

Le Début de la Fin by Jessica Randle

A couple's attempts to get pregnant are illuminated when they are each faced with the results of a pregnancy test.

with Kate Norby & Jeff Lorch

THE PROPOSAL by Ben Huth

THE PROPOSAL by Ben Huth

Stuck in the monotony of their everyday lives, a woman and her long-time mate yearn for connection.

with Irene White & Dominic Burgess

FACEOFF by Hayes Hargrove

FACEOFF by Hayes Hargrove

Cruise. Travolta. Two murderous mobsters debate the hierarchy of Hollywood’s favorite cult.

with Dominic Burgess & Adrian Gonzalez

ARMED by Chelsea Gonzalez

ARMED by Chelsea Gonzalez

What could possibly go wrong when a unexpected guest sneaks into a house in the middle of the night, surprising the two women sleeping inside?

with Ben Huth, Yetide Badaki, & Leslie Murphy

BEST SCOTCH by Jeff Lorch

BEST SCOTCH by Jeff Lorch

Open-mindedness is not always a two-way street, as two new lovers learn the morning after.

with Adam Huss & Milena Govich

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