Stillman's Portrait || SHORT GAY-THEMED FILM starring Robert Brinkmann & David Gibson
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- Stillman’s Portrait is about a gay 28 year old in New York who is struggling to paint a self-portait for his solo debut at a Chelsea gallery. In search of inspiration, in the form of an old portrait, Stillman journeys to his seaside hometown where he faces the trial of reuniting with his estranged father at the family's boat workshop.
I can't believe how long it has taken me to release this short film into the world. I originally wrote this as a way to come out to my grandfather but sadly he passed away around the time of the production. After many a setbacks, here it is... My first independent short film. It wouldn't have been possible without the incredible effort from a talented group of filmmakers and friends I met at NYU and Click3X, overwhelming support from indiegogo donors and the Port Jefferson community out in Long Island, NY.
Starring...
Robert Brinkmann as Stillman
David Gibson as Josip
Maximilian Killough as Max
Shirley Huang as Agent
Paintings by Anthony Davy and Joshua Davy
Producers: Alexandra Keosayan & Joshua H. Davy
DP: Adam Coleman
Casting Director: Dani Okon
Assistant Director: Lucas Sachs
Art Director: Maria Marrone
Production Designer: Connor Erickstad
Gaffer: Ben Davis:
Key Grip: Greg Baron
Grips: Eric Chang & Briana Mann
Camera Operator: Christian Cruze
1st Assistant Camera: Peter Pascucci / Steve Russel
2nd Assistant Camera: Marcus Odom
Production Sound Mixer: Chase Bennett
Editors: Joanie M. Educate & Bettina Enigl
Colorist: Milan Boncich
Sound Designer: Brandon Valentine
Music Composers & Sound Track: Louis De Tilly, Ryan Tutton, Ronny Myraz
Script Supervisor: Brandon De Los Reyes
Writing Associates: Rebecca Shapass, Dani Okon, Lucas Sachs, Satchel Lee
Production Art Assistant: Hem Chandler, Story Chen, Katie Sadler, Graphics, Tyler Payne,
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Just finished watching Stillman's Portrait. Fathers; they can be a best friend or a malevolent stranger. This is a strong piece, I feel. I was caught in the story; strong performances and visuals. I hope you're continuing to create.
Amazing work of art. Perfect light, cuts, acting, colors...The film itself its a beautiful paint in every sense. It touched my soul in so many ways. Countless gay people went or are in the same or similar situation. To some was the mother that rejected them, me included in this group, to others mother and father. His courage to do what was "needed" was well connected with his ability to get out of what was making it impossible for him to paint a self painting.
It only made me want see more of your work...I have the feeling that this beautiful movie will help many people to accept themselves and, to paint a beautiful (imaginary or real) paint of themselves as, in my mind, he finally was able to do.
Thanks for sharing your work with us.
Thank you @lyricpoet for you gracious comments!
Never like short films/stories as they don't seem to have a beginning or an end.
This film is the "exception". A sensitive, thoughtful, emotional, stand on it's own piece of art.
Thank you for finally sharing it D
Thank you Daniel! You made my day!
@@joshuadavy5293 Just keep making these short stories and make my day!
I really like your cinematography. It is so grand and sophisticated. You have done an excellent job in communicating the emotions of stillman.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
A powerful film. Kudos to the writer/director. The dialogue, cinematography and even the colors set the mood and the tone. Both loss and acceptance all poured into the main character's (art) work and also into this very film by the writer/director. Do NOT stop making films- this was a (short) masterpiece. Thank you for making it....
I honestly don't know what to say. It really means a lot Chris! Thank you for making my day!
I just watched an interview of you in I'm From Driftwood and loved the way you used art to cope with your struggles and this short film reflects it. Thanks for putting this artwork out!
Aww thank you!
Brilliant!!! Inspiration often comes from pain and conflicted feelings of insecurity...and rejection. You've captured this perfectly....sadly.... triumphantly!!! Bravo! (Even though the romantic within me hated the honesty)
Really enjoyed this. I thought is was very interesting but not surprising as his father's reaction is still so common place in 2023. Well done.
Thanks for an atypical ending. Victory, but not sweet. We struggle. That doesn’t go away. Our scars will always show, for us at least.
Only one thing wrong with this film and I'm sure everyone would agree. Yes! It wasn't long enough.
Thank you!! It’s definitely a bit of a larger character arc though, could do with another hour and 15 minutes of story!
100%
Fr. I feel like we didn't get to explore the dad's reaction enough. I really thought for a minute that he was gonna tell him that he's dying and that's why it'd be impractical to take the hike to NYC for him. Kinda feel like maybe he wanted to say it but didn't wanna take away from his son's moment, as much pain as it gave him. I'm really hoping he went to the exhibition, too, hypothetically speaking 😂😂 cause I mean, he did say he'd always be proud of him right before he came out. Anyway, I agree.
Beautiful short clip, Touches the scar tissue of my heart, rejection and hatred from my Dad
I love that you wrote that. Poignant and courageous. So many of us bear those scars and have great difficulty finding resolution.
Thank you sooo much for creating this film. Regardless of the outcome with his father, he seemed very relieved with himself at the end. Him smiling at the broken mirror at the end is very similar to what I'm dealing with now. Thank you again for creating an amazing film
Excellent film, I'm one of the lucky guys. When I told my Dad I was gay he took a step back looked at me and said "So, it's not like it's illegal!".
And that was pretty much it. He was always very accepting of it and always treated my partner just like any of the kids. My Mom also treats him just like the rest of the family.
I'm lucky both of my parents are very supportive of us we've been together now for 23 years.
that is absolutely beautiful!
Excellent from beginning to end. Everything was well done. Congratulations!!!
Thank you very much!!!
The unspoken emotional nuances of this stunning film is palpable and permeates throughout, much like life, it leaves one to yearn for something more...I wanted to see a prologue of Stillman's life with his dad prior so that I can get a better understanding of what led them to this heart breaking point on the lake... Bravo!
Maybe it’s time I pull that old feature script for stillman out and give it a revisit!
@@joshuadavy5293 That would be awesome! This short is worth "feature film" consideration for sure...
The artist is very handsome -- great face and terrific profile with large hazel eyes under heavy dark brows -- surely an artist whose (self) portrait is most welcome!
Robert Brinkmann! he is a fantastic actor!
The plot is amazing. The chronological scenes deliver the message. Amazing stills and angles, they show cased a lot, actors perfectly cast. The drawings were touching and the coming out was so touching. This, most certainly, has had a finger laid on each and everyone of the viewers. AH-MAY-ZING 😭😭😭😭
Thank you!!!!! Very kind words
Loved everything about it. It was beautiful and heartbreaking because of the Dad's reaction. Congrats on your film💕💕💕
Thank you Linz! It was really important to me to end the film in a bitter sweet, almost unfinished conversation. Thank you again!
Damn...the cinematography is so good, it's artistic and like a rhythm.
Thank Adam Coleman and his team for making this film absolutely stunning.
Great job on this to all who were involved and especially Joshua.
Thank you!!!!!!
Excellent, in many ways! It's very condensed, in terms of highlighting an array of different thoughts/emotions within a narrow time/space frame. It would require a whole book (or feature film) to display more... Yes, go for it! You are talented, insightful and obviously doing well in what seems to be inspiring you.💙
Hi Panayiotis. Thank you for the lovely words. I sincerely appreciate it. Maybe I will make it into a book!
Joshua Davy great you add this to your chanel it was captivating and keep sharing such happiness art that inspire a deeper meaning to why art is so amazing , from actor fenominal roles to artwork that just stunning to look at ☺
Thank you Shaun from Ireland!!! I sincerely appreciate it!
I from California Ireland is my grandparents country or maybe great grandparents
very well done Joshua. Keep on making films that speak to you!!
Thank you Alex!!!
Entirely beautiful made short film. A homage to the soul.
Thank you Kind King Edward!!
Jam Rodrigues
Lots of nice things to say about this film, Mr. Davy. Here's one: the young self-portrait of Stillman is actually GOOD. Usually stories about artists feature work that is ho-hum or worse. But your choice made me want to see not just more of the story, but more of the work by your real-life painter.
Awwww thank you tom for the kind comments. The painting was important to me as my father actually had painted it especially for this project. He no longer paints figuratively so it was quite special for him to go back to this for me.
Great work. It was worth the wait.
LOVED IT!
THIS IS A WELL WORK
MASTERPIECE.
I HOPE MORE WILL BE COMING.
STAY SAFE & WELL.
MORE LOVE*
Thank you! I have several films lined up. I will be releasing more of my projects left on the shelf because festival rejection depression. I'm also finishing up an insane animated short film that in 2017. There will be much more to come if you can be patient!
@@joshuadavy5293
HANG IN THERE!
THX FOR RESPONSE!
DUE TO THIS VIRUS I HAVE PLENTY OF TIME.
I CAN WAIT!
MORE LOVE, STAY SAFE.
Hello from Australia. This is a beautiful film, very moving, great script, great acting and beautifully shot. Congratulations to all involved.
Thank you Craig!!
Thank you for this show.. This is very nice...
Yes, it is cool.
Saw you on i'mfromdriftwood and came here. This is indeed such a beautiful film.
Thank you Komal! I love I'mfromdriftwood videos too! such a wonderful place to feel and be connected.
Joshua, I think this is outstanding. You capture the emotion, the energy, the passion and the essence of the moment in this short film. Brilliant, thank you, bro. I just subbed. This is a brilliant and thought-provoking piece of art. Kudos.......Ray
Thank you Ray! I sincerely appreciate this!
I feel like we didn't get to explore the dad's reaction enough. I really thought for a minute that he was gonna tell him that he's dying and that's why it'd be impractical to take the hike to NYC for him. Kinda feel like maybe he wanted to say it but didn't wanna take away from his son's moment, as much pain as it gave him. I'm really hoping he went to the exhibition, too, hypothetically speaking 😂😂 cause I mean, he did say he'd always be proud of him right before he came out. I'm sure that I'm being impossibly optimistic, though. Sad.
Thanks for sharing. Interesting story. Kinda wish it was longer lmao.
Those eyes the protagonist has!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Such a beautiful film!
Thank you. I look forward to the feature film!
AHAHAH calm down! but maybe one day soon in the future.
I was touched by the story of the film and your personal story behind this project.
By subscribing I am looking forward seeing more of your work, hopefully in the near future. Good luck 🍀 to you ...
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!!
I will keep on making films! Don't you worry! I do it as a profession I just need to squeeze in more time to do more meaningful work!!
I know this is a short film...but I feel it could have been just a tad bit longer. Maybe show Stillman finishing the work and being at the art show with his finished self portrait. Then someone buying the piece at the art show that turns out to be his dad.
Thanks for your comments and notes! I sincerely appreciate it. I wish I could add more to this story but unfortunately I shot this back in 2015 when I was 20yo. Maybe if I got a chance to make this into a feature, I'll be able to elaborate more and develop the story a bit more.
@@joshuadavy5293 a full length feature of this story would be awesome!!! Hope you can make that happen
What an attractive leading actor! But I didn't get the ending. He feels rejected by his father, so that inspires him to paint again?
This is a beautiful film! Thank you!
Thank YOU!
@@joshuadavy5293 YW
My dad's rejection was there from my childhood. He never touched me. Women had to raise children. He has yet to hug me.
Oh Jethro. I wish I could give you a hug right now. I'm sorry you had to go through such a thing.
The only thing I dislike about US LGBT movies is the characters are mostly artists living in NY or LA when the country is soo big
Hi, I totally I agree with you! I think that it is important to acknowledge the fact that artists come from many different places. At the time when I was directing this film I was an international student from Hong Kong studying at NYU, I wanted to tell a story I was very familiar with as otherwise I would find a hard time relating to my own character. I honestly am not too familiar of what it is like to grow up in a town or village aside from travelling back to New Zealand where my dad is from for an extended period of time every year or two. For me, my Kiwi half has allowed me to sympathise with the struggles of being an artisanal craftsman in a small town and acknowledge the difficulties, but honestly, I still can't fully wrap my head around the experiences of people who grew up/live in a small town. That influenced my decision to have a character that harks back to his past quite literally but returns to the city. I am hoping that once Covid is over I could maybe spend a year in a small town to expand my own personal experience.
GREAT SHOW..SINCERELY, ROY LEONARDO. 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
This Is Movie Is Too Inspiring For Me 💟...... Now I Could Go Ahead In My Life As A Naturalist Artist 🖤..... Thank You ❤💖🌹
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!!! ❤️❤️👍🏻
Very good film, thank you for let me see it
🏳️🌈 If his mother was still alive she would have accepted his sexuality and loved him just the same. It's sad the father has to reject him.
No entiendo porque no habillitais los subtitulos. Lastima, parece una buena pelicula
This shows real promise!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
He looks like David Dawson!
I didn't get it. So he goes home, confronts his dad and returns to painting?
Cultural Differences I’ve always been single, I’ve never come out , I don’t have your courage, I think one day the world will accept us.🙈♒I hope it will.
我明白。 一個人的想法會改變。 一個社會需要時間。
@@joshuadavy5293 讓我驚訝你會中文💖👍。
Lol not to nitpick, but I noticed his eyes were blue in the portrait at his dad's house, but he has brown eyes. Very good film though.
Love the story 💕
Thank you!!!!
Merci j'aime beaucoup ton film , il est aussi beau que toi !
je trouve que tu as un carma de lumière
tu es très inspirant
ca serait un plaisir de te connaitre.........
see you son
Merci beaucoup pour tes gentils commentaire
I found it odd that the father did not recognize his son after only 7 years. Surely there would have been something. Stillman was, after all, an adult when he left. Can the trauma of never coming out to ones father and feeling the unconditional validation that can bring a man, ever be healed? Or will it follow him through life colouring his past and clouding his future?
That is a very hard question to answer and I truly think it would depend one the person and their ability to reflect. I explained earlier: "Imagine if you saw someone that looked like your son but was coming in to ask about a job plus you're wearing your near sighted glasses. You wouldn't necessarily think that is your son." But now that there are two comments. Definitely could've worked on that part and explored it ore.
@@joshuadavy5293 I was not meaning my comment to be critical. I simply wondered if the writer had something in mind, that’s all. In my life I’ve encountered the disparity between knowing a thing intellectually and feeling a thing emotionally.
@@davidbrown1566 No No! it is 100% okay to let me know your thoughts. I welcome it! Actually for me as both the writer and the director, I always want to know what my audience liked, disliked, what they felt worked and what didn't come across to them!
@@joshuadavy5293 . Of course I love that attitude. So important for any creative. I like all your work; but there isn’t lots. Is it a funding thing?
I read a comment of your about the moments when life slows down……the quiet stillness. Me too. Those spaces are riveting. Marco Berger is a master at that I think. His Hawaii is a masterclass in simply allowing the piece to breathe.
I don't get it. The father didn't recognize his son after 7 years? Does he have dementia?
He does not have dementia. Imagine if you saw someone that looked like your son but was coming in to ask about a job plus you're wearing your near sighted glasses. You wouldn't necessarily think that is your son.
@@joshuadavy5293 So he's blind, and apparently deaf too, as he doesn't recognize his son's voice.
Good movie.
The whole short film mi opinion personal was when you father he asking you about you got girlfriends why they never ask you got boyfriend we are in 2020 not 1950 Good one short film congratulations??
I agree. It's a shame that to this day many people are still stuck in their beliefs on homosexuality. But my own personal intention for this film is to encourage people with more "conservative" ideologies to face the fact that their children will move on without them to live their own lives. I hope that the film encourages these "conservative" people to reach out and reconnect with their loved ones. Thank you again for your comment!
The way to self-realization!
Glad you caught that!
That is sad when parents cant except their own child for what they are . if they were a drug addict or something they seem to accept that though
You bring up an interesting point, why is that parents find it so hard to accept some things like sexuality or gender identity? Maybe it is their own expectations of their children’s life
@@joshuadavy5293 Its just some people dont except it or understand it and dont want be around people that are gay its sad.. i know people that are like that , its 2021 time for it to be excepted
@@joedevitto6113 people also live in their own bubbles but I do believe in time the society will change
@@joshuadavy5293 yes that is true my friend i guess time will tell hopefully
Theres some Christmas LGBT ones that were supposed to be on here but i dont see them yet .. they were advertised love to see those if they put them on here ~
Where is the location for the seaside segment? It didn't look like seawater, more like a lake.
It was shot by the sea on the north shore of Long Island.
@@joshuadavy5293 Thanks for the info. Was a lovely spot.
INTERESTING.
THE CIGARETTE SMOKING DIDN'T MOVE THE PLOT ALONG.
I agree! I was a naive filmmaker who picked up smoking to deal with problems and that reflected in my films. I'm learning to make wiser decisions for each characters actions. Thanks for noticing and calling it out. Much appreciated!
BORING. IN CAPITAL LETTERS. NEITHER DOES YOUR COMMENT. IN CAPITAL LETTERS. However, some of us appreciate a work of art when we are lucky enough to see one.
Why do the smoke in every movie or short??? It's so bothersome!!!
Because at the time, I was a young filmmaker who smoked way to much so naturally my characters did the same. Yep I hate it now too hahahahhahahaha
Why are gay shorts alway with no ending? It’s sick
Not everything one makes is going to work for everyone. Plus... to be honest, it's one of the first films I wrote when I was 18. There is so much I'd do differently but gotta just stay by the decisions I made at the time. Now I'm curious... what sort of ending are YOU interested in watching? :)
@@joshuadavy5293 I feel that it lacked a conclusion. He avoided coming out to his father and when he did his worst fear became real so he just went back to his life as before. Was that confrontation with his dad enough to continue life unaffected or is this going to have an impact and liberate him. Seems like he avoids his feelings towards his dad. Too many unanswered questions. The ending does not have to be happy but it needs an ending.
@@santosgarcia6698 Thanks for being reasonable with your response and fair point. I was worried for a second based off of your first comment... Yeah, looking back it might've been more interesting if he still was unable to paint or if he simply didn't seem like he moved on completely but just painted anyway without destroying the canvas.
Joshua, I liked the ending. He was clearly more able to look at himself in the mirror. And that very subtle little smile spoke VOLUMES. Given the quality of his old portrait in his dad's room, I left with the inference (intended or not) that my face in his worst fear, he was able to get past the artistic block he had been dealing with.
You may have written this when you were very young, but I thought this short film was just masterful. not only the writing but everything about the production value. Robert Brinkmann carried the film very well.
Beautiful eyes....😊
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What is the name of the person who draws?
The oil painting was painted by my father. Most of the other sketches were done by Maria Marrone (art director) and me!
I don't get it. Can someone explain it to me? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
Check out the description! I have a little synopsis that may clarify for you. But if it still doesn’t make sense, tell me what doesn’t work for you! Happy to hear what isn’t clear and what could be improved!
How old are you Rick?? 5 or six years old?
@@marcomtz6316 4.5 years old.... Now, do you care to explain it to me?
Rick, good for you not taking the bait of a hater. I love your response!
It was well acted, well shot, the timing was perfect and it was a good short but, for once, it would be nice to have some gay films that are not tortured guys having some sort of miserable personal catastrophe. Yes, this does happen but schoolboy romances and tortured gays do seem to dominate LGBTQ representation. Constant angst is just not representative of most people's daily lives. Any chance of turning your consummate skills to something with some light in it?
I think there are so many angsty gay films because so many have been through something similar. They make people feel seen for a change.
english subs please
Working on it!
Weird ending
I'm curious... how would you envision it?
@@joshuadavy5293 hey..maybe weird was the wrong word..I loved it..
I just didn't like the dad just rejecting his son and there was no resolution in the film...and I just thought the guy happy and painting himself in the end was
Off script leaving me with more questions.. and that dad was an asshole to me...even before he rejected his son, he was cold..
But maybe I'm slow and missed the finer points of your film..
From reading the comments, I think it went over my head...I'm gonna watch again now though since the comments have given me great perspective..and I'm sure I will enjoy it..
I'm a mess huh?
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