Filmmaker Statement

“I wanted to direct a film centered around a male friendship because I believe that there is a cliched view that women can’t explore masculinity or the male experience. I want the emphasis of my characters not to be on what makes them different, queer, or even amoral, but rather on their inherent motivations —to connect with one another the best way that they know how. I believe that since there has been such a heavy push for queer representation —the output has become more political than artistically driven. I believe that audiences—regardless of sexual orientation—deserve to be able to root for anti-heroes, characters with questionable morals, and inherently flawed characters. My film is for audiences who are looking to let go of their own internalized biases and get lost in the minds of the characters. I am hoping to reach individuals who enjoy films that are hyperreal, but make you feel like you are in an alternate reality.” -Nora Stock