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Sugar

A short film about childhood trauma and masculinity. A young craftwork apprentice accepts a dinner invite from his mentor and finds himself in a strange and uncomfortably intimate situation.

  • Evan Galiffa
    Director
  • Travis Huhn
    Director
  • Evan Galiffa
    Writer
  • Travis Huhn
    Producer
  • Evan Galiffa
    Producer
  • David John Phillips
    Key Cast
    "Eryk"
  • Rain Diaz
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Jamahl Garrison-Lowe
    Key Cast
    "Diego"
  • Empreor Kaiyous
    Key Cast
    "Young Sam"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    42,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Sugar: Official Premiere
    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    October 21, 2022
    North American Premiere
  • New Creators Film Awards
    Paris
    France
    October 30, 2022
    Winner - Best Narrative Short
  • SModCastle Film Festival
    Red Bank, New Jersey
    United States
    November 30, 2022
    Nominated - Best Edit, Best Actor Drama
  • Top Shorts Film Festival

    United States
    November 29, 2022
    Winner - Best Original Story
  • Sin City Film Festival
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    United States
    December 12, 2022
    Winner - Best Narrative Short, Best Cinematography
  • Philly Film Showcase
    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    December 16, 2022
  • Philadelphia Arthouse Film Festival
    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    December 20, 2022
    Best Narrative US Short
  • Southern Shorts Film Festival
    Rosewell, GA
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    Winner - Best Picture, Best Directing, Best Producer, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Sound Design
  • Jim Thorpe Film Festival
    Jim Thorpe, PA
    United States
    April 21, 2023
    Winner- Best Actor, US Short. Nominated - Best LGBTQ Subject and Best US Short Film
  • Coney Island Film Festival
    Brooklyn, NY
    United States
    May 7, 2023
    New York City Premiere
  • Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
    Asbury Park, NJ
    United States
    May 7, 2023
    Winner- Best Actor, Drama. Nominated - Best Directors, Drama
Director Biography - Evan Galiffa, Travis Huhn

Evan Galiffa - Writer, Co-Director

Evan is a filmmaker and video producer based in Philadelphia. He strives to tell honest stories about humanity. His extensive background includes working with companies and clients such as Netflix, Showtime, AMC, and Jefferson Health.

Travis Huhn - Executive Producer, Co-Director

Travis is an accomplished cinematographer and editor who has worked with companies and institutions like Jefferson Health, Sanofi Aventis, NBC Sports, the World Series and the World Cup.

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Director Statement

This film is the culmination of a nearly ten-year long partnership and friendship between Travis and Evan. Evan has directed and produced short films in the past, but this project marks the first time the duo have embarked on a narrative project together. It's also the biggest film either of them have made.

Sugar explores topics that Evan continues to unravel throughout his writing and work. The film challenges audience members to rethink masculinity and male bonding. It dissects childhood trauma and its effects on so many facets of a person's life, from mental health to intimacy and more.