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The Window is a short comedy about the profound liberation, and pleasure, that comes from letting go of inhibitions, embracing all of who you are and revealing your soul and yourself to the world.

[The Window Film]

Adorable newcomer Jesse Rosen writes, produces, directs and stars in this sexy comedic drama about two college friends questioning their orientation.

The predominately heterosexual Jon (Rosen), bored with New York City, moves to Los Angeles to stay with his best friend, Andy (Jared Grey), and a collection of fratboy stragglers. His sexuality is first called into question when he interviews for a position at an advertising firm. When Paul (Johnny Ray), a hunky executive, takes a special interest in Jon’s abilities, he scores a lunch date and a few glasses of wine at Paul’s luxurious apartment. It doesn’t take long for Jon to realize that he is being seduced. Under intense influence, he gives in to temptation and has a great time. Left feeling insecure about his own identity, he must come to terms with the fact that he can be attracted to both men and women. Meanwhile, Jon’s friend Maddy (Rachel Castillo), a bisexual artist in a committed lesbian relationship, begins a flirtation with Aaron (Pete Scherer), the scruffy male hipster next door, putting her relationship with Anna (Emilia Richeson) in jeopardy.

The cast of largely unknown actors delivers refreshingly natural performances (especially Rosen and Castillo). Rosen handles his subject matter with intelligence and sensitivity while developing the frequently debated argument that most people fall somewhere toward the middle of the Kinsey scale. The Art of Being Straight is a must see for anyone who has ever felt that the lines of sexual attraction are not so black and white.

Robert O’Neill

[Great Graffiti Films / The Art of Being Straight]