BENNY & JAMES

Written & Directed by

LOGAN VAUGHN

Starring

PHILLIP JAMES BRANNON

CALVIN LEON SMITH


 

A man, unsettled by his imminent life-changing decision, suspects his terrifying dream and his husband's daunting parallel encounter might be a signal from God to cancel a long awaited arrival.

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Official Selection - Dumbo Film Festival 2024
Hollyshorts Film Festival - Best SAGIndie 2023
 
NYC Web Fest - Best Director 2023
NYC Web Fest - Best Actor 2023
NYC Web Fest - Best Short Film 2023
The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase - Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase - Jury Award Winner
Cordillera International Film Festival - Innovate Award
Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase - Best Director 2023
Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase - Best Cast 2023
Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase - Best Cinematography 2023
Indie Short Fest - Best LGBTQ+ Short 2023
Indie Short Fest - Best First Time Director (Female) 2023
Indie Short Fest - Best Producer 2023
 
Indie Short Fest - Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention)
Nevada Women's Film Festival - Official Selection 2023