The Short Films of Tristan Scott-Behrends
4 Episodes
Packed with bold visual style, the short films of actor, producer, writer, director, wardrobe stylist and self-described waitress Tristan Scott-Behrends have made a big splash on the queer film fest circuit. We're thrilled to shine a much-deserved spotlight on this up-and-coming filmmaker, whose work explores themes of identity, gender, isolation and sexuality in the most delicious ways possible.
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05:49Episode 1The Man Of My Dreams
Episode 1
Two gorgeous magnetic male lovers (played by Henry Bae and DJ Reed) traipse around the streets of New York City enmeshed in a dreamy romance. A visually impressive 4-minute short from spotlight filmmaker Tristan Scott-Behrends.
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10:11Episode 2Only Trumpets
Episode 2
Longing for a touch the casual encounters section can not satisfy, Tristan (Xavier Jimenez-March), an outsider among outsiders, navigates sex and love in the digital age. An 11-minute short, 'Only Trumpets' marks the directorial debut of spotlight filmmaker Tristan Scott-Behrends, who is currentl...
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03:47Episode 3Lilac Lips, Dutchess County
Episode 3
Writer-director Tristan Scott-Behrends plays with place and person to reimagine Jean Cocteau’s 'Orpheus' from a queer perspective. Joel Hardy Grey stars as multiple characters in this surreal 4-minute short about a nymph-like protagonist navigating the complexities of relationships with others an...
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23:30Episode 4Curtain Down
Episode 4
Spotlight filmmaker Tristan Scott-Behrends wrote, produced and stars alongside Margaret Cho in this 25-minute love story from director Emett Casey. 'Curtain Down' takes a surreal but tender look at gender, identity and aging as our lead character is forced to choose between art and love.