from concept to reality…

HOLDING TREVOR, as a concept, has been in the works for a number of years now. But with a shoestring budget and many odds stacked against the film, it’s just now coming to light thanks to two very strong and perseverant filmmakers.

The original idea for the film came about more than three years ago. Writer Brent Gorski was looking to tell a genuine story about realistic characters. He set out to show a more dignified, less pretentious version of his characters than he was used to seeing in common representations of gays. The world he established for his characters and the situations they encounter are a mixture of his own personal experiences and those of the people around him. That is not to say, however, that the story is autobiographical. It is instead, a story that most anyone can relate to because its motivations are completely human and altogether possible.

Gorski wrote the part of Trevor for himself and the character Jake for friend, singer/songwriter Jay Brannan. Additional talent was discovered through auditions held in Los Angeles, Calif.

Nearly two years after starting the script, Gorski was finally ready to push forward. He teamed up with director/producer Rosser Goodman of KGB FILMS in early 2006 to take the movie into the pre-production stage. As a writer herself, Goodman understood the project on both a technical and visceral level. She was able to bring her extensive knowledge of production and years of experience to the table. The two furiously began working out a plan. After about five months and a few more drafts of the script, they were off and running.

In mid-July 2006, production began on HOLDING TREVOR. The shoot lasted a mere 14 days and took place in various parts of Los Angeles, Calif. The schedule was tight and the heat was grueling, but thanks to an inspirational crew and flawless actors the movie wrapped on time. Okay, so there may have been a few hiccups… But, with the directorial talents of Goodman, the shooting skills of cinematographer Kara Stephens, the myriad contributions of costume/ production designer Oneita Parker, the skilled line producing of Stephanie Sklar, and a writer who was always on-set everything came together in the end.