Boy Code
An outsider high school senior takes excessive measures to lose his virginity in order to prove himself manly enough to his party-throwing peer. Balancing satire and serious drama, BOY CODE flips the script on the high school rom-com trope by delving into the all-too-relevant themes of masculinity, power-dynamics and self-acceptance.
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Christian La MorteWriter / Director / ProducerBless Me
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Tinx ChanProducer
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Francis FaheyProducer
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Elijah TrichonKey Cast"William Coleman"
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Nicholas VennekotterKey Cast"Nick O'Callahan"
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Sarah KeyesKey Cast"Morgan Montgomery"
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John ZdrojeskiKey Cast"Scrocky"
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Harrison Kay McGuireKey Cast"Danny"
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Deborah WhiteKey Cast"Mrs. Coleman"
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, Dark Comedy
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Runtime:21 minutes 4 seconds
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Completion Date:May 27, 2021
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Production Budget:8,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:Scope
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
My films tackle challenging subjects through genre-blending narratives and dynamic characters. Because I often crowdfund, write, direct and edit, each of my films is a personal artistic expression.
Originally from New Jersey, I moved to New York City to attend School of Visual Arts where my film Boy Code was chosen by the late Manfred Kirchheimer to premiere at Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis in Germany, Cannes Court Métrage and Soho Film Festival. The film garnered praise for it's unique perspective on misguided young men in America.
I've also had rich and eclectic careers in both media and creative marketing; stand-out moments include filming an interview with Barack and Michele Obama as a producer for Time Inc and winning multiple Clio awards as a movie trailer editor.
Currently living in Los Angeles with my fiancée and dog, I'm working on two feature film scripts, dabbling with rock climbing and trying to play more guitar.