Private Project

Little You

Starring Amirah Johnson (Showtime's SHAMELESS) and Danny Bernardo (OutFest Fusion 2018 selection JERKY) LITTLE YOU examines what it truly takes to make a family. When asked by his lesbian friends to be their sperm donor, Xander is paralyzed with fear at the prospect of a "little him" wandering the world. A clandestine afternoon with his ten year old neighbor Alex sets Xander on the course towards the future of his potential family.

  • Tom Gelo
    Director
  • Danny Bernardo
    Writer
  • Danny Bernardo
    Producer
  • Tom Gelo
    Producer
  • Taylor Bibat
    Producer
  • Elizabeth Gonzalez
    Producer
  • Danny Bernardo
    Key Cast
  • Max Masin
    Key Cast
  • Amirah Johnson
    Key Cast
  • Kayla Janelle Carr
    Key Cast
  • Laura Hartley
    Key Cast
  • Alice Ko
    Key Cast
  • Cameron Bedford
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.4:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Perth International Queer Film Festival
    Perth
    Australia
    September 21, 2017
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tom Gelo

The son of a cultural anthropologist, Tom spent his summers in the plains of west Texas at traditional Native American ceremonies, where he developed a love for storytelling. After receiving two degrees in Theatre and Film, Tom moved to LA where he works as a performer and Tour Guide at Universal Studios Hollywood. In his spare time, he interns at the De Laurentiis Company, and works VIP Talent on NBC's "The Voice." As a filmmaker and actor, Tom has had films in over 80 national and international festivals, and won a Scholastic Achievement Award in Film with American Visions at Carnegie Hall, an honor shared by Robert Redford and Andy Warhol.

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Director Statement

Tom is excited to have the chance to work on a project that is so inclusive and diverse. As filmmakers we hope to create work that combats ignorance and exposes society to the beauty and humanity that exists across our many cultures. Tom would like to thank Danny Bernardo for bringing him on board and for leading the charge in creating art that bridges gaps in a tumultuous world.