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You Don't Like Cake?

An inexperienced young man tries to overcome his insecurities on his next date before his engaged brother visits.

  • Michael D. Schwartz
    Director
  • Michael D. Schwartz
    Writer
  • Regina Pigsley
    Producer
  • Devon Donis
    Producer
  • Michelle P. Carter
    Producer
  • Jeff Wolk
    Executive Producer
  • Brandi Plants
    Co-Producer
  • Bradley Beachum
    Key Cast
    "Kyle"
  • Coby Larinde
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Hannah Sulak
    Key Cast
    "Joyce"
  • Esther Reeva
    Key Cast
    "Tess"
  • Thanos Sarreas
    Extras
  • Margeaux Dupuy
    Extras
  • Matt Merline
    Extras
  • Saira Grewal
    Extras
  • Abby Roscher
    Extras
  • Braeden Sumner
    Extras
  • Noah Heie
    Extras
  • Alexandria Phillips
    Extras
  • Alexandra Weitman
    Extras
  • Sam Hoiland
    Assistant Director
  • Devon Donis
    Director Of Photography
  • Jasmine Karcey
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Martin Velasquez
    2nd Assistant Camera/DIT
  • Olivia Butler
    Camera PA
  • Callie Maxson
    Production Designer
  • Caroline Buddendorf
    Costume Designer
  • Gosha Heorhii Matskevych
    Hair And Makeup
  • Laura Delhauer
    Cake Stylist
  • Nick Noble
    Sound Mixer
  • Philip Coates
    On Set Photographer
  • Ian Welfley
    Production Assistants
  • Ghena Fefelov
    Production Assistants
  • Myra Zingg
    Production Assistants
  • Jack Schaefer
    Gaffer
  • Murat Montero
    Key Grip
  • Aiden Such
    Swings
  • Jack Merline
    Swings
  • Noah Heie
    Swings
  • Michael D. Schwartz
    Editor
  • Devon Donis
    Colorist
  • Oliver Boon
    Sound Designer
  • Dennis Engebrigtsen
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Michael D. Schwartz

Michael D. Schwartz is an editor, writer, and director originating from Arlington, Virginia. He is now based in Los Angeles, California. Starting with a career in editing, he applies an editor-first mindset of precision and planning in his writing and directing style to tell character-driven stories about identity, self-esteem, and differing perspectives.

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Director Statement

Two big things motivated me to make this film. One was the general lack of asexuality in media that prevented me from even knowing about the term for most of my life. The other was to summon the courage to overcome the anxiety I had about my asexuality being publicly known. Just the process of making the film forced me to confront that anxiety head-on. Luckily, I had an amazing cast and crew that helped make this film possible. I'm now in a much more secure place because of it. I'm proud to continue that journey by sharing this film with the world.