Shelter
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Cast & Crew
Jonah Markowitz
Trevor Wright
Brad Rowe
Tina Holmes
Jackson Wurth
Ross Thomas
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Forced to give up his dreams of art school in order to take care of his family, Zach has become accustomed to a life where he neglects his own needs in favor of taking care of others. He spends his time working a dead-end job at a diner, and skates the urban streets of San Pedro stenciling his signature "crane" wherever he can find vacant wall space. At home he takes care of his nephew, Cody, as his older sister, Jeanne, has clearly shown that her priorities lie elsewhere. Perhaps conveniently, with all his responsibilities, he barely has time to see his long term on-again, off-again girlfriend, Tori. When his best friend's older brother, Shaun, returns home to cure a case of writer's block, Shaun and Zach begin hanging out. Zach sees in Shaun someone who has truly claimed his own life and embraced his talent. Zach is both intimidated and surprisingly attracted to him. The two quickly transition from casual surf buddies into a true, intimate relationship. Shaun presses Zach to take control of his life, and also develops a strong bond with Cody. As time progresses, however, a host of new issues come up. Zach struggles with his identity, his family, and friends, while trying to understand the new emotions Shaun has brought into his life. When the cat is let out of the bag, Jeanne threatens to take Cody away. Wanting nothing but the best for him, Zach is forced to decide between his pattern of always putting others' desires first or fighting for what is really most important and appropriate for both his and Cody's future.
Director
Jonah Markowitz
Cast
Trevor Wright
Brad Rowe
Tina Holmes
Jackson Wurth
Ross Thomas
Katie Walder
Albert Reed
Joy Gohring
Matt Bushell
Crew
Anne Clements
Paul Colichman
Trent Dempsey
J.d. Disalvatore
Michael Fitzgerald
Matt Freeman
Michael Hofacre
Denise Hudson
Christina Hulen
Stephen P. Jarchow
Meredith Kadlec
Shane Mack
Jonah Markowitz
Lynnette M. Myers
Gabor Normann
Chris Panizzon
Thomas J Rasera
J Peter Robinson
Jeff Schenck
Mondo Vila
David Warshauer
Joseph White
Jason L Wood
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Winner of the HBO Outstanding First Dramatic Feature Audience Award at the 2007 Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Released in United States Spring March 21, 2008
Expanded Release in United States March 28, 2008
Released in United States on Video May 27, 2008
Released in United States July 2007
Released in United States January 2008
Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Dramatic Centerpiece) July 12-23, 2007.
Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (Gala Screenings) January 3-14, 2008.
Feature directorial debut for Jonah Markowitz, who met producer Anne Clements on the set of Sundance Film Festival winner "Quinceañera".
Released in United States Spring March 21, 2008 (Seattle)
Expanded Release in United States March 28, 2008
Released in United States on Video May 27, 2008
Released in United States July 2007 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Dramatic Centerpiece) July 12-23, 2007.)
Released in United States January 2008 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (Gala Screenings) January 3-14, 2008.)
