Go Go Reject (2010)

A skinny, naive go go dancer meets with unexpected rejection when he attempts to fulfill his childhood 'Flashdance' fantasy.

Director:

Michael J. Saul

Writer:

Heath Daniels

Stars:

Heath Daniels, Korken Alexander, Josh Babich

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Heath Daniels	...	Daniel Ferguson
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Korken Alexander	...	Cesar
Josh Babich	...	Spike
Jonathan Bierner	...	Scruff
Matthew Bridges	...	Matthew Cavoya
Steve Callahan	...	Derek
Jimmy Clabots	...	Jock Strap
Andrew Claus	...	Rod
Allie Costa	...	Ballet Dancer 7
Bernard Crowden	...	James
Ryan de Mesa	...	Dakota
Travis Joe Dixon	...	Waldorf (as Travis Dixon)
Drew Droege	...	Anthony Mojo
Michelle Ehlen	...	Jym
Miles Elliot	...	Young Daniel

Storyline

Wholesome and eternally optimistic Daniel Ferguson yearns to leave his job at Yogurt World and fulfill his childhood dream of becoming the Jennifer Beals of male go-go dancing. Daniel's Flashdance fantasy runs smack into opposition from club promoters, who are less interested in his dancing ability than they are the physical attributes of the more muscular dancers. With undaunted ingenuity Daniel turns his small frame into a huge success.

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Plot Keywords:

go go dancer | gay | gay club | dancing | dancer as protagonist | 

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Genres:

Short | Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gogo Reject

Filming Locations:

Akbar - 4356 Sunset Boulevard, Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Small Box Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into Boys on Film 5: Candy Boy (2010)

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Soundtracks

Got it in the Bag
Written and Performed by Ms. Vybe

User Reviews

Remember the first time you went to a gay bar, starry-eyed.

This film was done brilliantly, it was not over bearing with the comedy. It had subtle kick-backs(beyond Jennifer Beals obvious) to other dance films, with making them obvious-and placed in at just the right moments. The actors delivered these references without pushing them, so if you got it-it was hilarious, if not, then not.

This is a total two thumbs up, one of the best LBGT films I've ever seen; it kept me smiling and wanting more.

The characters were so funny and well timed, that I found myself researching all of the actors. And speaking of the actors-going hand in hand with editing and directing by Michael J. Saul-the pacing was basically seem-less. Usually there is not enough time put into a scenes to develop it, to give an emotional transition from scenes, there's no set up-WELL HERE THERE WAS. When the pacing changed, it wasn't abrupt, instead it fit in with the feel of the film, and kept pushing you to see more.

And the slight moments are over-the-top comedy was just enough; as we all get lost in our imagination from time to time. Wanting to be that star that we've all seen in the films we watch, this made it happen.