The Art of Being Straight

The Art of Being Straight is a 2008 film by Jesse Rosen on Malvern Productions. He also wrote the screenplay and plays the lead role of Jon.[1] The film explores Jon's unexpected search for identity. The film was an official selection at the 2008 Frameline Film Festival and the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.[2][3]

The Art of Being Straight
Directed byJesse Rosen
Screenplay byJesse Rosen
Produced byUrsula Camack, Jesse Rosen, Amy Wasserman
StarringJohnny Ray
CinematographyAaron Torres
Edited byRobert Schulbaum
Music byTrevor Howard
Release date
  • June 20, 2008 (2008-06-20) (Frameline Film Festival)
Running time
71 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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Jon, an aspiring photographer, breaks up with his girlfriend, and moves west to Los Angeles for a new start. He thinks he's got it all figured out. He's young, good looking and has always had a way with the ladies. He meets old acquaintances, Andy and Maddie. Then he gets introduced to Maddie's girlfriend, Anna. John takes an entry-level position at an ad agency, but things develop with Paul, a successful executive at the firm, who takes a special interest in John. Eventually they end up together in Paul's bed, and his world turns upside down.

Cast

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  • Jesse Rosen as Jon
  • Johnny Ray as Paul
  • Jared Grey as Andy
  • Rachel Castillo as Maddy
  • Emilia Richeson as Anna
  • Jim Dineen as Young Male Office Assistant
  • Jesse Janzen as Brian
  • Tyler Jenich as Cole
  • Alan LaPolice as Rand
  • Bryan McGowan as Matt
  • Anne Reeder as Simone
  • Dana May Salah as Renee
  • Pete Scherer as Aaron
  • Jen Zaborowski as Bela

References

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  1. ^ Weber, Bill (June 2, 2009). "Review: The Art of Being Straight". Slant Magazine. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Art of Being Straight — Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. June 4, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Koresky, Michael (June 4, 2009). "Nice and Easy: Jesse Rosen's "The Art of Being Straight"". IndieWire. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
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