
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.
Release Date: 2007-03-13
Documentary
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Casts

Raphael Barker
as Rob

Lindsay Beamish
as Severin

Justin Vivian Bond
as Himself

Jay Brannan
as Ceth

Jonathan Caouette
as Himself

Shanti Carson
as Leah

Paul Dawson
as James / Himself

PJ DeBoy
as Jamie

Sook-Yin Lee
as Sofia

John Cameron Mitchell
as Himself