| Punch Me | |
| Director: | Robert X. Golphin |
| Producer: | Gail Y. Bennett Lori M. Childress Michael J. Panichelli, Jr. Elwood Idris Simon |
| Starring: | Robert X. Golphin Brian Anthony Wilson Elwood Idris Simon |
| Cinematography: | Steve Laramie |
| Editing: | Christopher J. Montero |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Punch Me is a 2011 short film drama about a young man who must embrace his identity or risk losing the two people he loves most. The film examines important messages regarding self, parental and societal acceptance as well as love and health awareness. The film played in several film festivals from 2010-2012, winning and being nominated for multiple awards and/or accolades.
| Year | Festival | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Los Angeles Movie Awards | Honorable Mention | Narrative Short | ||
| 2011 | Philafilm: Philadelphia International Film Festival & Market | Silver Award | Best Short Subject | ||
| 2011 | Black Maria Film + Video Festival & Tour | Jury's Citation | 2nd Prize | ||
| 2011 | Love Unlimited Film Festival and Art Exhibition | Award | Honorable Mention | ||
| 2011 | QBC: Queer Black Cinema | Award | Honorable Mention | ||
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Best Drama, Short | (15 Minutes or Less) | ||
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Best Actor (Robert X. Golphin) | In A Short | ||
| 2011 | FilmOut San Diego | No Award; Special Distinction | Best of LGBT Shorts |
| Year | Festival | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Marlon Riggs Film Festival | Dallas, Texas | |
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| 2011 | Pink Sheep Film Festival | Wilmington, North Carolina | |
| 2011 | St. Louis Black Pride | St. Louis, Missouri | |
| 2011 | Edgemar Short Film Festival | Los Angeles, California | |
| 2011 | Philafilm: Philadelphia International Film Festival & Market | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| 2011 | Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center's 18th Annual African-American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase | Los Angeles, California | |
| 2011 | Black Maria Film + Video Festival And Tour | TBA Locations | |
| 2011 | QBC (Queer Black Cinema) Film Festival | Brooklyn, New York | |
| 2011 | Triangle Black Pride Expo & Film Festival | Raleigh, North Carolina | |
| 2011 | Philadelphia QFest | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| 2011 | NC Black Film Festival | Wilmington, North Carolina | |
| 2011 | Love Unlimited Film Festival and Art Exhibition | Venice Beach, California | |
| 2011 | Riverside International Film Festival | Riverside, California | |
| 2011 | Louisville LGBT Film Festival | Louisville, Kentucky | |
| 2011 | Bebashi: Transition To Hope | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| 2011 | Nashville Black Pride LGBT Film and Cultural Fest | Nashville, Tennessee | |
| 2011 | Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Midnight Movie Madness | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| 2011 | FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival | San Diego, California | |
| 2011 | SF2: SAG Foundation's Short Film Showcase | New York, NY | |
| 2011 | Sizzle Miami | Miami, Florida | |
| 2010 | Reelblack Presents (Sneak Preview) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| 2010 | Attic Youth Center (Sneak Preview) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |