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FRAT PIE A PARABLE

broth·​er·​hood | (noun) - the most important ingredient to fulfillment.

It’s Initiation Night at Chi Theta Fraternity and six Pledges face off on their quest toward Brotherhood. Adapted from a play, Frat Pie is a bold, tragicomic exploration of toxic masculinity and the silent presence of homophobia within male-dominated spaces.

  • Justin Sacramone
    Director
  • Ellen Steves
    Writer
  • Anderson Matthew
    Editor
  • Justin Sacramone
    Producer
  • Lucia Tarro
    Photography
  • Cori Schimko
    Production Design
  • Emily Vortherms
    Violence & Intimacy
  • Lucas Pumarejo
    Sound Design
  • Johnny Capuano
    Key Cast
    "Big Brother Chad"
  • James Nash
    Key Cast
    "Brother Dustin"
  • Kyle Christman
    Key Cast
    "Pledge"
  • Oliver Feaster
    Key Cast
    "Pledge"
  • Seth Serrano
    Key Cast
    "Pledge"
  • Benny Valencia
    Key Cast
    "Pledge"
  • Michael A. Stahler
    Key Cast
    "Pledge"
  • Nathan Fitch
    Key Cast
    "Pledge"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Tragicomedy
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 37th Annual aGLIFF / Prism Film Fest
    Austin, TX
    United States
    August 24, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Justin Sacramone

Justin is a director and producer of stage and screen. Recently, his short film Frat Pie A Parable had its world premiere in Austin, TX at the 2024 aGLIFF/Prism Film Festival (Official Selection) . He is the executive producer / founder of Holy Terror, an indie film studio where he is developing several new projects, including Penelope! a three-part feature film he wrote and plans to direct part one in 2025. On stage, he directed Thin Mints, a raucous five-act tragic-comedy (Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago), Mamet's one-act Speed-The-Plow (Orlando Fringe) and numerous workshops and play readings at Sideshow Theatre Company (also Associate Artistic Director, 2019-2020), Raven Theatre, Steep Theater, and Lyric Stage of Boston. He was the assistant director for the world premiere of Blind Date (Robert Falls/ Goodman Theatre).

A native of the Greater Boston Area, Justin is a graduate of Salem State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre/Acting. Previously, a member of the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild. Also an arts journalist and critic. (BroadwayWorld, HowlRound, The Arts Fuse). He now resides in Philadelphia with his partner Patrick and their many house plants.

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Director Statement

The film focuses on heterosexual, masculine-presenting males and delves deeply into the issues of toxic masculinity and homophobia—issues that are inherently queer, even in the absence of openly queer characters on screen. It underscores how these toxic behaviors perpetuate a culture of exclusion and violence that impacts everyone, including those within the queer community. By showcasing these dynamics, the film highlights the pervasive nature of these issues and their broader societal implications, aiming to spark meaningful conversations and inspire change.