Experiencing Interruptions?

Rad Dude’s Guide to Love and Manhood

It's Valentine's Day, and certified cool dude Mikey Maverick is ready to charm his way into his friend's party. When fresh wounds begin to open, however, Mikey is forced to face his emotions head on.

  • Ian Roach
    Director
    I’d Die For You
  • Ian Roach
    Writer
    I’d Die For You
  • Addy Miller
    Writer
    I'd Die For You
  • William O'Neill
    Key Cast
    "Mikey"
  • Addy Miller
    Key Cast
    "Faye"
  • Jillian Katz
    Key Cast
    "Florence"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Monthly Movie Challenge
    Schenectady, NY
    United States
    February 21, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ian Roach

Ian Mark Roach is a student and filmmaker from New York State. Most of his projects are no-budget short films created by him and his friends for local community screenings. Mostly tinkering away in the genres of comedy and horror, Ian prioritizes telling stories that are fast paced, colorful, and full of life.

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Director Statement

Have you ever met someone so loud, wrong and absurd you can't help but wonder what goes on inside their head? I know I have, and it's not really that fun! 'Rad Dude's Guide to Love and Manhood' is inspired by these types, usually displaying a confounding mix between "charisma" and unaddressed emotions that often manifest to the detriment of others. They may go through legitimate struggle, but the stories of those they hurt are just as important. This juxtaposition between their "struggle" and the one they put everyone else through is what the movie is all about.