Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
Synopsis
A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Raphael Barker
Rob
Lindsay Beamish
Severin
Justin Vivian Bond
Himself
Jay Brannan
Ceth
Jonathan Caouette
Himself
Shanti Carson
Leah
Miek Coccia
Himself
Paul Dawson
James / Himself
PJ DeBoy
Jamie
Howard Gertler
Himself
Maya Hardinge
Herself
Timothy Heber
Himself
Jasper James
Jasper
Bel Jordan
Himself
Sook-Yin Lee
Sofia
John Cameron Mitchell
Himself
Tim Perell
Himself
Louis Schwadron
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M. Sean Kaminsky
- Original Title
- Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Sundance Channel, Spectrum Media Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M. Sean Kaminsky
M. Sean Kaminsky
Department Leadership Roster
M. Sean Kaminsky
Director
M. Sean Kaminsky
Producer
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What is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' about?
A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Who directed Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'?
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' was directed by M. Sean Kaminsky.
Who stars in Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'?
The principal cast of Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' includes Raphael Barker, Lindsay Beamish, Justin Vivian Bond, Jay Brannan, Jonathan Caouette.
When was Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' released and how long is it?
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 31m.