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ENGAGED | LGBTQ Romantic Comedy Gay Short Film | Daniel K. Isaac, Ryan Jamaal Swain
'ENGAGED' is a gay romantic comedy short film written and directed by David Scala. Darren (Daniel K. Isaac) wants to propose to his longtime boyfriend Elliot (Ryan Jamaal Swain). What could possibly go wrong?
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// OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Seattle International Film Festival
Frameline: San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival
HollyShorts Film Festival
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
Wicked Queer: The Boston LGBT Film Festival
qFLIX Philadelphia
Reel Out Charlotte
QFest St. Louis
CAAMFest
FilmOUT San Diego
Fairy Tales Film Festival
Kashish: Mumbai International Queer Film Festival
Out Here Now: Kansas City LGBT Film Festival
Color of Conversation Film Festival
North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival
Stamped Pensacola LGBTQ Film Festival
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
aGLIFF
Sidewalk Film Festival
Long Beach QFilm Festival
Hong Kong Lesbian + Gay Film Festival
Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival
Fresno Reel Pride
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs
Out on Film: Atlanta LGBTQ Film Festival
and more...
// CAST
Darren: Daniel. K. Isaac
Elliot: Ryan Jamaal Swain
Lara: Victoria Meade
Kayla: Candace Maxwell
Michelle the Game Show Host: Maricelis Galanes
Ron: Tucker Lewis
Camilla: Denise Rendor
Jerry: Jared Baglietto
Waitress: Morgan McCourt
Proposal Woman 1: Jessica DiSalvo
Proposal Man 1: Mark DiStefano
Proposal Woman 2: Hannah Kloepfer
Proposal Man 2: Dan Gonon
Hector: Gabriel Awan
Lucia: Noreen Quadir
Cab Driver: Francis James
// CREW
Writer & Director: David Scala
Producers: Chester Algernal Gordon, Marzy Hart, Daniel Ornitz, Carrie Radigan, David Scala
Director of Photography: Jesse Coyote Sanchez-Strauss
Production Designer: Daniel Ornitz
Costume Designer: Chester Algernal Gordon
Composer: Ariel Marx
Production Sound: Ana M. Fernandez
Art Director: Andrew McCourt
Set Decorator: Sarinha Rodrigues
Hair and Makeup Artist: Nicole Palladini
Editor: David Scala
First Assistant Camera: Emmet Padgett
Second AC / DIT: Julia Crytser
Gaffer: Julian Tran
Key Grip: G. Chandler Cearly
Swing: Trevor Hoover
Swing: Joel Crane
Assistant Director: Carlin McCarthy
Re-recording Engineer and Sound Mixer: Arjun G. Sheth
Colorist: Nicole Benoit
Visual Effects Producer: Azhar Kotadia
Production Assistants: Hannah Lane, Olga Ryrakhovsky
Set Photographer: Bruna Lacerda
// ADDITIONAL CAST
Romantic Restaurant Patrons:
Kelly Chen, Valeria Flores, Christine McMahon, Isaac Nashed, Kielee Neal, Jocelyn Reyes, Tatiana Steward, Roberta Turner, Blake Welti, Kenya Williams
Engagement Party Guests:
Roberta Accioli, Rodney Colon, Kristin Haran, Tiffany Mazzacone, Fatima McGruff, Michael Murphy, Reyo Regal, Yae Stratton, Melanie Terranova, David Valentino
Bar Patrons:
Candice Clarke, India Joseph, Erin Michelle Sullivan, Sherrod Williamson, Bartender: John Oliva
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ENGAGED (2019) Official Trailer [HD] | Daniel K. Isaac, Ryan Jamaal Swain | LGBTQ Gay Short Film
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 4 lety
Watch the FULL FILM here: czcams.com/video/d5Cf-8ISRXk/video.html 'Engaged' is a 17-minute LGBTQ romantic comedy that follows Darren (Daniel K. Isaac), who just wants to propose to his boyfriend Elliot (Ryan Jamaal Swain). What could possibly go wrong? Follow Us on Instagram: engagedfilm Visit our Website: www.engagedfilm.com Like our Facebook: engagedfilm Follow our ...
GROTTO (2013) Coming of Age Gay Short Film by David Scala
zhlédnutí 3,2MPřed 6 lety
Watch Writer/Director David Scala's newest LGBTQ short film "Engaged": czcams.com/video/d5Cf-8ISRXk/video.html Follow David Scala for news on ENGAGED starring Daniel K. Isaac (BILLIONS) & Ryan Jamaal Swain (POSE): dave scala GROTTO is an LGBTQ short film about Marco, a 20-year-old boy who returns to his hometown after a year of big changes away at college. STARRING Ben Getz..........
TRAILER - Grotto: LGBT Short Film by David Scala
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 11 lety
Follow GROTTO writer/director David Scala on Instagram: dscala GROTTO is an LGBT short film about Marco, a 20-year-old boy who returns to his hometown after a year of big changes away at college. STARRING Ben Getz....................Marco Adam Jepsen............Ben Lian Toni Amado.......Claudia JC Casely...................Manny Daniella Escobio.......Andrea WINNER OUTstanding Emer...
OFFICIAL TRAILER: I Don't Know, Alaska! (2012) Short Film by David Scala
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed 13 lety
WATCH THE FULL SHORT FILM HERE: czcams.com/video/PoSd8lDHurA/video.html Trailer for musical comedy short film I DON'T KNOW, ALASKA! (2012) Written & Directed by David Scala WINNER BEST MUSICAL FILM, International Family Film Festival BEST MUSICAL SHORT, Illinois International Film Festival BEST LEADING ACTRESS IN A SHORT, Rachel McKeon, Downbeach Film Festival BEST SOUND DESIGN OF A SHORT, Acti...
The Sandman (2010) - a Short Film by Dave Scala - Official Trailer
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 14 lety
Theatrical trailer for the short film "The Sandman." WINNER BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY New Visions & Voices Film Festival NYU Tisch School of the Arts HONORABLE MENTION National Undergraduate Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION Daytona Beach Film Festival Princeton Student Film & Video Festival Hamilton Film Festival 2010 Director's Circle CREDITS: Shellee Nicols - Pauline Brian D'Addario ...

Komentáře

  • @JohnDoe-il4dz
    @JohnDoe-il4dz Před 20 hodinami

    The Asian guy is so handsome!

  • @jejerom3
    @jejerom3 Před dnem

    I love this. literally teared up. <3

  • @guyinabluetanktop1943

    I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! 😍😍😍

  • @BlerdTV11
    @BlerdTV11 Před 2 dny

    Love seeing this. This is a fun idea. Love seeing the black and asian couple dynamic and the pressures of getting engaged. Beautiful stuff.

  • @Jupiterwillow
    @Jupiterwillow Před 4 dny

    Such a beautiful film and an accurate depiction of social anxiety.💕

  • @ajwest3081
    @ajwest3081 Před 10 dny

    I want to see a feature length version!

  • @gareth.6657
    @gareth.6657 Před 13 dny

    We really need to see this in a series. This is an underexploited niche in gay drama.

  • @Frank281CL
    @Frank281CL Před 13 dny

    I mean it's cute and all, but so euro-western centric on a what a definition of a relationship is. Gays are poly, more often single because we are few and far between, and don't often meet the euro-centric version of a relationship. Hard pass.

  • @ancestralabundance
    @ancestralabundance Před 14 dny

    Hey it’s the dude from Pose!

  • @joshuae.705
    @joshuae.705 Před 15 dny

    This film made my little gay heart so happy 😩😭😍… Thank you for that representation 🔥🌈🙏🏾

  • @viremat
    @viremat Před 15 dny

    Nicely done.

  • @travistheentertainertv6870

    This was too cute......

  • @helloxonsfan
    @helloxonsfan Před 17 dny

    I saw the ilm & it was brilliant...!!! Loved it...!!! ❤ ❤ ❤

  • @NotChefCook
    @NotChefCook Před 17 dny

    I'm stuck on how I don't see how anyone can STAND DARREN. Neurotic , wildly self-involved and insanely egotistical , devoted to feeding and watering his every twitch and phobia . UGH . If I were a friend of a sweetie like ELLIOTT'S I would be praying he would flee and find someone who deserves him !

  • @helloxonsfan
    @helloxonsfan Před 17 dny

    This is a great little movie...!!! 👍🏽

  • @gqbloke
    @gqbloke Před 20 dny

    👍🏽

  • @lesekari
    @lesekari Před 21 dnem

    I'M NOT CRYINGGG

  • @TamagoEgg
    @TamagoEgg Před 21 dnem

    I do not agree to Laura's action even if she meant well for Darren. Darren may have changed and became *better* through force and he may be forcing things to go his own ways to make things right rather than adhering to his own values. Unless Darren asked for the advice, he doesn't need an unsolicited one. He has to figure out what he wants and pave the kind of life by himself. What hurts you make you stronger but we do not necessarily have to accept the behaviour that went along with it. There are better ways to handle such situation and would be different if Laura is actually emotionally mature and secure.

  • @carl056
    @carl056 Před 21 dnem

    Stop!!! I loved this. Just the right amount of drama

  • @spock2547
    @spock2547 Před 22 dny

    Darren girl friend is a true ally for being the one looking above the heteronormative bs in that relationship.

  • @RouryJt2
    @RouryJt2 Před 22 dny

    I really love this one

  • @aggiepride2
    @aggiepride2 Před 22 dny

    This was great! I would watch a full series with these two.

  • @Ceares
    @Ceares Před 23 dny

    This was lovely. They are such a cute couple, and Elliot's sister and Darren's friend are great. The multiple proposals at the restaurant was hilarious. This works great as a short but I would have loved a full film too. I have to say though, my anxiety was off the charts watching him stand in the street like that.

  • @dwoods8686
    @dwoods8686 Před 24 dny

    This was so beautiful to watch! Absolutely loved this

  • @lancecdcw
    @lancecdcw Před 24 dny

    This is what I’ve been wanting to see. This couple was so beautiful to watch. The story was perfectly what I needed to see. The couple was so attractive. I got a strong sense of the characters instantly thanks to the combination of the acting, directing, and script. Elliot’s look for the engagement party was *chef’s kiss* Micro-coming out is so real. Thanks for creating a word for that feeling. Darren’s anxiety is relatable. Great film. I’m glad the algorithm got this suggestion right. Great job all around! ❤

  • @kingbarb842
    @kingbarb842 Před 25 dny

    He would be single he’s too indecisive

  • @TheBleachj16
    @TheBleachj16 Před 26 dny

    I related to Daren's general anxiety so much. The choice paralysis that comes with playing every bad scenario in your mind and psyching yourself out. Well done film.

  • @loum111
    @loum111 Před 26 dny

    Nice!

  • @richardwhitehouse8762

    I guess short form is still where the money is... Very nicely done. Understated, stylish. And short. 😅

  • @drouinjohnny9036
    @drouinjohnny9036 Před 26 dny

    Oh!……❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kivonshe
    @kivonshe Před 26 dny

    I love it!!!!! The laughs were perfectly placed n the deep dialogue esp in the bar was PERFECT! The crux. N the ending omg I was tearing up

  • @KnijMagz
    @KnijMagz Před 27 dny

    Not gonna lie, Lara slayed. We all need a Lara in our lives.

  • @yamkelanintika6973
    @yamkelanintika6973 Před 27 dny

    What a soothing and captivating queer story! So relatable! I so want a longer version. A series, maybe. I'm sold. What a cathartic watch. Loved the cinematography as well. I'm definitely recommending this!

  • @ShaqoriMorris
    @ShaqoriMorris Před 27 dny

    This was so good 🥺🩷

  • @dohajoon91
    @dohajoon91 Před 27 dny

    AWWW

  • @darwinamaya357
    @darwinamaya357 Před 27 dny

    Wow. Beautiful ❤️

  • @epicbosss
    @epicbosss Před 28 dny

    No this made me cry. 🥹 so beautiful. As a queer woman this is the content I want to see! 🥹🥹

  • @jamais_vu3
    @jamais_vu3 Před 28 dny

    loved this.

  • @emyp.7594
    @emyp.7594 Před 28 dny

    amazing film!!!

  • @bluishblow
    @bluishblow Před 28 dny

    i getting so nervous for him 🥺🥺

  • @AK-do5js
    @AK-do5js Před 28 dny

    So sweet! Very nice film

  • @The3rdjp1995
    @The3rdjp1995 Před 28 dny

    Need a movie about their wedding now 😭😭

  • @lovelycadet6779
    @lovelycadet6779 Před 28 dny

    I looove this short but soo beautiful story!

  • @unteemaya
    @unteemaya Před 28 dny

    omggggg just as it was getting good! Bravooo!

  • @katrinan5209
    @katrinan5209 Před 28 dny

  • @zombiebf490
    @zombiebf490 Před 28 dny

    finally no white gays

  • @witchesbrew4025
    @witchesbrew4025 Před 28 dny

    I NEED this as a series

  • @StoreytellingTarot
    @StoreytellingTarot Před 28 dny

    😭😭😭😭

  • @JC-jd1us
    @JC-jd1us Před 29 dny

    Omg I can't imagine being him about to propose and then everyone else doing it 😅

  • @SONaddict61
    @SONaddict61 Před měsícem

    UGH so relatable and SO freaking cute 😩😭🥹😍