"A thoroughly ingratiating, touchingly heartfelt comedy."
AWARDS
2023 Emmy Award Nominee (FIGHTLORE)
2023 Cynopsis Award Nominee (FIGHTLORE)
2022 2nd Place Audience Choice Award, Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (PAULIE GO!)
2015 Iris Prize, UK Award for Best LGBTQ+ Film (4TH MAN OUT)
2015 Best Narrative Feature Audience Award at LA’s Outfest (4TH MAN OUT)
2015 Nominated for New American Cinema Award at Seattle Int’l Film Festival (4TH MAN OUT)
2015 Narrative Feature Festival Award Winner, Heartland Film Festival (4TH MAN OUT)
2015 Audience Award, Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival (4TH MAN OUT)
2015 First Prize, Rhode Island International Film Festival (4TH MAN OUT)
2014 Best Short Film Jury Award and Audience Award, NBCUniversal's ShortFest (PAULIE)
2013 Art of Film Award, LACMA (PAULIE)
2012 Grand Jury Prize (Oscar-qualifying award) at Palm Springs International Shortfest (PAULIE)
2012 Best Comedy (Oscar-qualifying award) at Los Angeles ShortsFest (PAULIE)
PRESS
NEW YORK TIMES
"The story's greatest strength is the clever twist that awaits Paulie and Avery near the end of their adventure."
HIGH ON FILMS
"An incredibly entertaining, coming-of-age comedy. Through the trio of lonely characters, Nackman makes a hilarious and engaging commentary on modern social anxiety and alienation."
THE ARTS STL
"Strong characters, emotional core, and whimsical twists will leave you smiling and chuckling throughout."
"Its blue-collar spin and appealing cast give it a charm that's hard to resist."
SF CHRONICLE REVIEW
INDIEWIRE
"(Todd's) charming performance anchors a thoughtful direction and a script full of organic humor."
BORROWING TAPE
An interview with the director diving into his experiences making the film.