Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' 17 years old
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.
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Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jay Brannan He was 24, now 42 years old | as Ceth |
| John Cameron Mitchell He was 43, now 61 years old | as Himself |
| Paul Dawson | as James / Himself |
| Jonathan Caouette He was 33, now 51 years old | as Himself |
| Sook-Yin Lee She was 41, now 58 years old | as Sofia |
| Lindsay Beamish | as Severin |
| Raphael Barker | as Rob |
| Shanti Carson | as Leah |
| Peter Stickles He was 30, now 48 years old | as Caleb |
| Susan Shopmaker | as Herself |
| Justin Vivian Bond He was 43, now 61 years old | as Himself |
| Tim Perell | as Himself |
| Jasper James He was 7, now 24 years old | as Jasper |
| Howard Gertler He was 7, now 24 years old | as Himself |
| PJ DeBoy He was 35, now 53 years old | as Jamie |
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' Crew
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Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' (17 years)
- Release day: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
- Runtime: 31 minutes