Matthew

A teenage boy, grappling with his sexuality, is unexpectedly accompanied by his conservative grandfather on a first date.

  • Luke Willis
    Director
  • Luke Willis
    Writer
  • Amy Goddard
    Key Cast
    The Nice Guys, Hibiscus, Another Day with You
  • Fox Ashwood
    Key Cast
  • Kayla Davis
    Key Cast
  • Bob McLean
    Key Cast
  • Luke Willis
    Producer
  • Carissa Jiminez
    Producer
  • Connor Ellmann
    Producer
  • Carissa Jiminez
    Editor
  • Connor Ellmann
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Youth, LGBT, LGBTQ, Black, African American, Drama, Family, Race
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director - Luke Willis
Director Statement

The inspiration for this project came from my own upbringing in the "deep south" and my experience of the many levels of subtle and some other less subtle displays of racism and prejudice. It was a very confusing and difficult culture to grow up in as a gay male.

This is a simple story that highlights the subtle ways that racism and prejudice continue to be passed from one generation to the next in our country.

Luke Willis
Director, Matthew