Next Level Shit
(Short Film, 2019)
A gay perfectionist prepares obsessively for the big third date with Mr. Right, but his efforts backfire, sending the relationship spiraling to a whole new level of intimacy. A thoughtfully low-brow romantic comedy about the joy of self-acceptance.
Written & Directed by Gary Jaffe.
Starring Ben Baur, Daniel K. Isaac, Justin Sams, Becca Schlossberg, Noelle Franco & Ryan Trout.
Watch “Next Level Shit” here.
Press from The Advocate, Pride, and Garçon Magazine.
"Next Level Shit" premiered at Outfest Los Angeles and Inside Out Toronto then played in over 40 festivals on 5 continents, winning awards and accolades throughout its run. It was one of the inaugural films on OutfestNow and the “Little Woofs” Film Festival on the Scruff app. Woof!
Written/Directed by Gary Jaffe
Produced by Skylar Landsee, Emily McCann Lesser & Katie Ennis
Cinematography by Tyler Harmon-Townsend
Production Design by Aaron DiMunno
Original Score by Scott Starrett
Edited by Katie Ennis
Starring Ben Baur, Daniel K. Isaac, Justin Sams, Becca Schlossberg, Noelle Franco, Ryan Trout, Caitlin Bryson & Naomi Gaspard
Original Song "Sleeping City" Written by Kameron Alexander & Gary Jaffe
“Sleeping City” Produced/Performed by Kameron Alexander
Executive Produced by Gary Jaffe
For more information, visit the film’s website.