Robert Jerome Pagan

An irreverent LGBTQIA+ comedy with color, exploring what it means to come of age and the evolution of people in one's life. This provocative story follows “The Washup”, an Oscar-winning child star who is now a 30-something hermit, and a young bisexual virgin film student and his childhood friends as they attend the town's second best community college, Trillberry Community College. The students will create the “next award-winning LGBTQIA+ coming of age film" led by an underwhelming white cis male film professor who brings “The Washup”, his best friend, out of hermitom to help save his job by directing and writing the film. With every turn comes another c**kblock as the class and The Washup discover that not everyone in town, or even in the college, wants them to succeed.

An experimental project written in 4 days, filmed in 6 days, edited in 1 week. Creator, writer, and director Robert Pagan in his first ever cinematography credit experiments with a Samsung Galaxy S21+ and conference microphone to bring you "An American Posada" “Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world. “ Dolores Huerta. In the midst of civil unrest, failing industry, and war, the small town of Trillberry, California is divided and grieving, yet united in hope. Knowing that a Posada procession is too dangerous in this climate of anti-protest in a sundown town, Mr. Brown keeps his family tradition alive by hosting this year’s Posada at his home instead.

Delve into the aftermath of Damion's overdose. Brace yourself as the film immerses you in his psyche and memories, navigating encounters with an omnipresent figure. This award-winning LGBTQ+ drama is gritty, honest, and unforgettable.