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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.

  • Christian La Morte
    Writer / Director / Producer
    Bless Me
  • Tinx Chan
    Producer
  • Francis Fahey
    Producer
  • Elijah Trichon
    Key Cast
    "William Coleman"
  • Nicholas Vennekotter
    Key Cast
    "Nick O'Callahan"
  • Sarah Keyes
    Key Cast
    "Morgan Montgomery"
  • John Zdrojeski
    Key Cast
    "Scrocky"
  • Harrison Kay McGuire
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Deborah White
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Coleman"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 27, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

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.

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