Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'

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.

Cast

Raphael Barker

Raphael Barker

as Rob

Lindsay Beamish

Lindsay Beamish

as Severin

Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

as Himself

Jay Brannan

Jay Brannan

as Ceth

Jonathan Caouette

Jonathan Caouette

as Himself

Shanti Carson

Shanti Carson

as Leah

Miek Coccia

Miek Coccia

as Himself

Paul Dawson

Paul Dawson

as James / Himself

PJ DeBoy

PJ DeBoy

as Jamie

Howard Gertler

Howard Gertler

as Himself

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