Private Project

Ext. Toronto. Night.

Walking home alone at night, Ben crosses paths with a handsome stranger on a bridge. When he introduces himself, the stranger, Josh, reminds him that they had a fling years ago in Montreal. As they reminisce about their time together, they dare to relive an exciting sexual escapade, but something’s not quite right about all this.

  • Rob Salerno
    Director
  • Rob Salerno
    Writer
  • Rob Salerno
    Producer
  • Rob Salerno
    Key Cast
    "Ben"
  • Eric Morin
    Key Cast
    "Josh"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    LGBT, gay, romance, drama, comedy
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Rob Salerno

Rob Salerno (writer/director/actor) is a Toronto-born writer and performer who’s been labeled a “theatrical rabble rouser” by The Globe and Mail. Rob wrote and starred in his first short films, Palau and Incoming Missile! and produced his original award-winning original plays Balls, Big in Germany, and First Day Back in more than thirty festivals across Canada and around the world. First Day Back earned Rob nominations for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Performance at Toronto’s 2016 Dora Awards. Film and TV credits include You Should Meet My Son 2 (dir. Keith Hartman), Tri-Curious (dir. Matt Guerin), and Fear Thy Neighbor.

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Director Statement

“I wanted to tell a story that was sexy and risky and beautiful. This film looks at how relationships between gay men can be meaningful and loving even when they’re fleeting.” - Rob Salerno