Private Project

Grown Boy

Robert must open up to his young son about the truth behind his divorce, and the man he really is.

  • Tyler Knutt
    Director
    Peacekeeper, AV Club, Flag Duty, Reservation
  • Tyler Knutt
    Writer
  • Raymond Knudsen
    Producer
    Full Circle, Flag Duty
  • Steven Scot Bono
    Key Cast
    "Robert"
    Mothers and Daughters
  • Bryson JonSteele
    Key Cast
    "Johnny"
  • Jonathan Yaskoff
    Key Cast
    "Charlie"
    Hurricane Bianca
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, Coming of Age
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Tyler Knutt

Tyler Knutt is an Art Director from Miami, Florida. His work sprawls from shooting and editing commercials for Rolls Royce and McLaren dealerships, to producing and directing video content for the mobile gun violence app ‘Shot Spot’. His focus has recently tended to humanitarian filmmaking, and his documentary “Peacekeeper” was featured at the American Pavilion at Cannes.

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Director Statement

It has become clear to me that many men in America are taught to buy into a hetero lifestyle, although this narrative has since evolved. Many of my friends in middle and high school coped with understanding their sexuality, and bounced between hetero relationships before finally realizing their true selves. The first time I truly understood the fluidity of sexuality occurred when the father of my childhood friend came out of the closet. After seeing the effect it had on her family life, I realized that this type of story had been far too marginalized. My goal with this film is to further the dialogue into having a more open approach to sexuality, so that we can all lead the lives we deserve.