Kept Man
2014 American film
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Kept Man is a 2014 short film suspense drama directed by Brett Annese and written by Wilson Cleveland, who also stars in the film.[2] The film, set in Los Angeles, is a two-hander that depicts the intense relationship between Cleveland's character Jake and his new boyfriend, Brian, played by Hartley Sawyer, who is slowly losing his grip on reality.
- Patrick T. Rousseau
- Brett Annese
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| Directed by | Brett Annese |
| Screenplay by | Wilson Cleveland |
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| Cinematography | Matthew Moroughan |
| Edited by | Nathaniel Wixon |
| Music by | Brett Annese |
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Running time | 12 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was released for Halloween on October 31, 2014 on YouTube. A second cut of the film, featuring three additional scenes was released for Valentine's Day on February 14, 2015, on Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo On Demand.[3][4]
Cast
- Wilson Cleveland as Jake[5]
- Hartley Sawyer as Brian[6][7]
Reception
Kept Man received a range of reviews from critics. Joseph Ehrman-Dupre of IndieWire described it as "moody, mysterious, and shocking," noting that while the film's twist is anticipated, it still has an impact.[8] Evan DeSimone of NewMediaRockstars commented on the film's structure, indicating it was designed to keep viewers off balance.[9]
The film also won a 2015 Webby Award for Individual Short (Drama) from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences on May 19, 2015.[10]
