| The Art of Being Straight | |
| Director: | Jesse Rosen |
| Producer: | Ursula Camack, Jesse Rosen, Amy Wasserman |
| Screenplay: | Jesse Rosen |
| Starring: | Johnny Ray |
| Music: | Trevor Howard |
| Cinematography: | Aaron Torres |
| Editing: | Robert Schulbaum |
| Runtime: | 71 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
The Art of Being Straight is a 2008 film by Jesse Rosen on Malvern Productions. He also wrote the screenplay and plays the lead role of Jon.[1] The film explores Jon's unexpected search for identity. The film was an official selection at the 2008 Frameline Film Festival and the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.[2] [3]
Jon, an aspiring photographer, breaks up with his girlfriend, and moves west to Los Angeles for a new start. He thinks he's got it all figured out. He's young, good looking and has always had a way with the ladies. He meets old acquaintances, Andy and Maddie. Then he gets introduced to Maddie's girlfriend, Anna. John takes an entry-level position at an ad agency, but things develop with Paul, a successful executive at the firm, who takes a special interest in John. Eventually they end up together in Paul's bed, and his world turns upside down.