What to Expect When You're Not Expecting
In this queer comedy short, Spencer and his husband Elliot run into one road-block after another in their journey toward becoming Daddy's, while Spencer's best friend, London, deals with her own parenthood problems. Spencer eventually learns that all good things take time, even for such an anal retentive couple.
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Jackson TroppDirector
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Jackson TroppWriter
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Jackson TroppProducer
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James C VelasquezProducer
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Ryan TroppProducer
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Jackson TroppKey Cast"Spencer"
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Whitney LeavittKey Cast"London"
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Todd A JacksonKey Cast"Elliot"
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Peter PascoKey Cast"Damon"
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Mattilyn Rochester KravitzKey Cast"Serena"
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Tony BlassKey Cast"Hal"
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Allie ArasiKey Cast
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Comedy
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Runtime:15 minutes 59 seconds
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Completion Date:February 16, 2024
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Production Budget:25,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Marina Del Rey Film Festival 2024Sherman Oaks
United States
June 23, 2024 -
San Diego Short Film Festival 2024San Diego
United States
June 29, 2024
Winner of Best Comedy, Honorable Mention: Best Actor in Support and Honorable Mention: Best First-Time Filmmaker -
Long Beach QFilms 2024Long Beach
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Cinema Diverse 2024Palm Springs
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San Antonio Q FestSan Antonio
October 12, 2024 -
Desert WavesLas Vegas
October 12, 2024 -
San Francisco Indie Short Film FestivalSan Francisco
October 17, 2024 -
Micheaux Film FestivalLos Angeles
October 26, 2024 -
Austin Short Film FestivalAustin, Texas
November 9, 2024 -
East Lansing Film FestivalEast Lansing, Michigan
November 10, 2024
Jackson Tropp is a dynamic SAG-AFTRA actor, filmmaker, and educator based in Los Angeles, celebrated for his versatility across comedy, drama, and everything in between. With a B.A. in Theatre Arts & Electronic Media and an M.A. in Communication Studies, Jackson honed his craft under the guidance of top industry coaches in Los Angeles while developing his comedy and improvisation training at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and the Second City Hollywood Conservatory Program. Notable on-screen appearances include starring in the acclaimed short films Last Night and Sexy Grandma, and his award-winning directorial debut What to Expect When You're NOT Expecting-a sharp, heartfelt comedy that made waves on the festival circuit.
Beyond the screen, Jackson is also a passionate college professor, empowering emerging artists to find their voices through performance and storytelling. He teaches public speaking and performance of literature, sharing the tools and techniques that shaped his own creative journey. Jackson brings authenticity, wit, and heart to every role-and to every student he mentors.
What to Expect When You're NOT Expecting is an over-the-top, zany and sappy comedy that exposes challenges to parenthood that exist for same-sex couples. Ingrained in queer history and culture is the humor that makes light of our bleak circumstances and the continuous fight against the societal injustices that stand in our way. This film showcases exactly that; the resilience of the queer community and the lighthearted and comedic way in which we often overcome our struggles.