Punch Me
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Directed byRobert X. Golphin
Written byRobert X. Golphin
Produced byGail Y. Bennett
Lori M. Childress
Michael J. Panichelli, Jr.
Elwood Idris Simon
Lori M. Childress
Michael J. Panichelli, Jr.
Elwood Idris Simon
StarringRobert X. Golphin
Brian Anthony Wilson
Elwood Idris Simon
Brian Anthony Wilson
Elwood Idris Simon
| Punch Me | |
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 Official One-Sheet | |
| Directed by | Robert X. Golphin |
| Written by | Robert X. Golphin |
| Produced by | Gail Y. Bennett Lori M. Childress Michael J. Panichelli, Jr. Elwood Idris Simon |
| Starring | Robert X. Golphin Brian Anthony Wilson Elwood Idris Simon |
| Cinematography | Steve Laramie |
| Edited by | Christopher J. Montero |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Punch Me is a 2011 short film drama about a young man who must embrace his identity or risk losing the two people he loves most.[1][2] The film explores themes of identity, acceptance, and health awareness.[3] It stars Robert X. Golphin and Brian Anthony Wilson.[1][4] The film screened at several film festivals between 2010 and 2012.[5][6][7][8]
- Robert X. Golphin as Son
- Brian Anthony Wilson as Father
- Elwood Idris Simon as Boyfriend
Awards
| Year | Festival | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Los Angeles Movie Awards | Honorable Mention | Narrative Short | Won |
| 2011 | Philafilm: Philadelphia International Film Festival & Market | Silver Award | Best Short Subject | Won |
| 2011 | Black Maria Film + Video Festival & Tour | Jury's Citation | 2nd Prize | Won |
| 2011 | Love Unlimited Film Festival and Art Exhibition | Award | Honorable Mention | Won |
| 2011 | QBC: Queer Black Cinema | Award | Honorable Mention | Won |
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Best Drama, Short | (15 Minutes or Less) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Best Actor (Robert X. Golphin) | In A Short | Nominated |
| 2011 | FilmOut San Diego | No Award; Special Distinction | Best of LGBT Shorts | N/a |