Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'
A behind-the-scenes exploration of the unconventional process behind the 2006 film Shortbus, featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and clips from the feature. Director John Cameron Mitchell begins 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 participates in a callback audition workshop. Further acting workshops are used to develop the characters and refine the script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles, and the film's development is followed through to its Cannes Film Festival premiere.
Director(s)
Jonathan Caouette
Jasper James
M. Sean Kaminsky
Cast & Crew
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' FAQs
The directors of Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' are Jonathan Caouette, Jasper James, and M. Sean Kaminsky.
The cast of Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' includes John Cameron Mitchell as Himself, Peter Stickles as Caleb, Justin Vivian Bond as Himself, Raphael Barker as Rob, Lindsay Beamish as Severin, Jay Brannan as Ceth, Shanti Carson as Leah, Miek Coccia as Himself, Paul Dawson as James / Himself, PJ DeBoy as Jamie, Timothy Heber as Himself, Bel Jordan as Himself, and more.
The duration of Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is 31 mins.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' was released on 13 Mar 2007.
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is listed under Documentary on Fanbiz.
