Punch Me
| Punch Me | |
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 Official One-Sheet | |
| Directed by | Robert X. Golphin |
| Written by | Robert X. Golphin |
| Produced by | Gail Y. Bennett Lori M. Childress Michael J. Panichelli, Jr. Elwood Idris Simon |
| Starring | Robert X. Golphin Brian Anthony Wilson Elwood Idris Simon |
| Cinematography | Steve Laramie |
| Edited by | Christopher J. Montero |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Punch Me is a 2011 short film drama about a young man who must embrace his identity or risk losing the two people he loves most. The film examines important messages regarding self, parental and societal acceptance as well as love and health awareness. The film played in several film festivals from 2010-2012, winning and being nominated for multiple awards and/or accolades.
Cast[edit]
- Robert X. Golphin as Son
- Brian Anthony Wilson as Father
- Elwood Idris Simon as Boyfriend
Awards[edit]
| Year | Festival | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Los Angeles Movie Awards | Honorable Mention | Narrative Short | Won |
| 2011 | Philafilm: Philadelphia International Film Festival & Market | Silver Award | Best Short Subject | Won |
| 2011 | Black Maria Film + Video Festival & Tour | Jury's Citation | 2nd Prize | Won |
| 2011 | Love Unlimited Film Festival and Art Exhibition | Award | Honorable Mention | Won |
| 2011 | QBC: Queer Black Cinema | Award | Honorable Mention | Won |
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Best Drama, Short | (15 Minutes or Less) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Best Actor (Robert X. Golphin) | In A Short | Nominated |
| 2011 | FilmOut San Diego | No Award; Special Distinction | Best of LGBT Shorts | — |
Festival releases[edit]
| Year | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Marlon Riggs Film Festival | Dallas, Texas |
| 2011 | Atlantic City CineFest | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| 2011 | Pink Sheep Film Festival | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| 2011 | St. Louis Black Pride | St. Louis, Missouri |
| 2011 | Edgemar Short Film Festival | Los Angeles, California |
| 2011 | Philafilm: Philadelphia International Film Festival & Market | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2011 | Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center's 18th Annual African-American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase | Los Angeles, California |
| 2011 | Black Maria Film + Video Festival And Tour | TBA Locations |
| 2011 | QBC (Queer Black Cinema) Film Festival | Brooklyn, New York |
| 2011 | Triangle Black Pride Expo & Film Festival | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| 2011 | Philadelphia QFest | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2011 | NC Black Film Festival | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| 2011 | Love Unlimited Film Festival and Art Exhibition | Venice Beach, California |
| 2011 | Riverside International Film Festival | Riverside, California |
| 2011 | Louisville LGBT Film Festival | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 2011 | Bebashi: Transition To Hope | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2011 | Nashville Black Pride LGBT Film and Cultural Fest | Nashville, Tennessee |
| 2011 | Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Midnight Movie Madness | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2011 | FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival | San Diego, California |
| 2011 | SF2: SAG Foundation's Short Film Showcase | New York, NY |
| 2011 | Sizzle Miami | Miami, Florida |
| 2010 | Reelblack Presents (Sneak Preview) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2010 | Attic Youth Center (Sneak Preview) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
References[edit]
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- Greater Philadelphia Film Office Events Calendar Profiles Sneak Preview of Punch Me
- Philadelphia Daily News Article About Punch Me
- Reelblack Article About Punch Me Screening
- Rags N' Riches Magazine Article About Punch Me star Elwood Idris Simon.
- Falcon Forum Article About St. Aug's Alum & Punch Me star Robert X. Golphin.
- City's Best Article Featuring Punch Me
- Lincolnian Article About Punch Me star Elwood Idris Simon
- Philadelphia Daily News Article About "Punch Me"
- Black Voice News Article Features "Punch Me"
- NCIndieSeen Interview With "Punch Me" Star Robert X. Golphin
- NCIndieSeen Feature On "Punch Me"
- Bebashi: Transition To Hope Newsletter Features "Punch Me" Screening
- "Punch Me" As Part of the Riverside Int'l Film Fest Lineup
- "Punch Me" As Part of the NC Black Film Festival Lineup
- "Punch Me" As Part of the Edgemar Short Film Festival Lineup
- "Punch Me" As Part of the Love Unlimited Film Festival & Art Exhibition Lineup & Awards
- "Punch Me" As Part of the Black Maria Film + Video Festival & Awards Lineup
- "Punch Me" Featured In The HBCU Digest
- Atlantic City CineFest List of Nominations for 2011 Festival
- Philadelphia Tribune Feature Story About "Punch Me"
- "Punch Me" As Part of the Nashville Black Pride Festival Lineup in Out & About Newspaper
- Winners List of the 2012 Los Angeles Movie Awards & Awards Website
