The Art of Being Straight

The Art of Being Straight is a 2008 film by Jesse Rosen on Malvern Productions. He also wrote the screenplay and plays the lead role of Jon.[1] The film explores Jon's unexpected search for identity. The film was an official selection at the 2008 Frameline Film Festival (San Francisco LGBT Film Festival) and the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Plot:

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Jon, an aspiring photographer, breaks up with his girlfriend, and moves west to Los Angeles for a new start. He thinks he's got it all figured out. He's young, good looking and has always had a way with the ladies. He meets old acquaintances, Andy and Maddie. Then gets introduced to Maddie's girlfriend, Anna. John takes an entry-level position at an ad agency, but things develop with Paul, a successful executive at the firm, who takes a special interest in John. Eventually they end up together in Paul's bed, and his world turns upside down.

Directed by Jesse Rosen

Produced by Ursula Camack, Jesse Rosen and Amy Wasserman (producers), Laurence Ducceschi (exec. producer)

Screenplay by Jesse Rosen

Starring Johnny Ray

Music by Trevor Howard

Cinematography Aaron Torres

Editing by Robert Schulbaum

Release dates 2008

Running time 71 minutes

Country United States

Language English

Cast

Jesse Rosen as Jon (lead role)

Johnny Ray as Paul (lead role)

Jared Grey as Andy

Rachel Castillo as Maddy

Emilia Richeson as Anna

(in alphabetical order)

Jim Dineen as Young Male Office Assistant

Jesse Janzen as Brian

Tyler Jenich as Cole

Alan LaPolice as Rand

Bryan McGowan as Matt

Anne Reeder as Simone

Dana May Salah as Renee

Pete Scherer as Aaron

Jen Zaborowski as Bela