Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' was released on March 13, 2007.
The runtime of Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is 31m.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is a Documentary movie.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' was directed by M. Sean Kaminsky.
The main cast of Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' includes Raphael Barker, Lindsay Beamish, Justin Vivian Bond.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is originally in English.