Just Ask Him Gay Short Film (2020)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2021
  • Just Ask Him is a romantic LGBT short film about an out high school kid gathering the courage to ask his soccer jock crush to a dance. More info at: / justaskhimfilm . Please share, comment and like!
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  • @ibreakthelight4974
    @ibreakthelight4974 3 года назад +3287

    "He likes boys - fantastic, he likes girls - so what? nobody's perfect" LMAO SIS PERIOD

  • @blairshinski6511
    @blairshinski6511 3 года назад +1601

    Finally, a short gay film that ends on a positive note!

    • @ajwalker4416
      @ajwalker4416 3 года назад +27

      There are plenty of short gay films that end on a positive note. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There are also some that don't but I've found many that do.

    • @IWillHarvestYourToes
      @IWillHarvestYourToes 3 года назад +17

      @@ajwalker4416 ...nah, shut up. All gay stories end in a bitter disconnect or with a straight up death. How old are you? Get a grip. Stories with a happy gay ending have been few and far between.

    • @ajwalker4416
      @ajwalker4416 3 года назад +40

      @@IWillHarvestYourToes You didn't have to be rude and finding them isn't as hard as you seem to what to make it out to be. This is one example already and I can think of dozens and dozens more. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ You need to open your eyes to find them.

    • @IWillHarvestYourToes
      @IWillHarvestYourToes 3 года назад +9

      @@ajwalker4416 ...girl, don't try to victimize yourself over here on the youtubes okay? I wasn't rude at all. I was talking to you just like how I would talk to my friends. Don't take me too seriously because I'm quite silly most of the time. Sorry if I offended you, that wasn't my intention. I think most gay films end up on a bittersweet or sour note and most str8 love stories are all about the happy ever after. That's just my opinion, but you're welcome to disagree. You do you. Have a nice rest of your day my friend.

    • @Gio67Gio
      @Gio67Gio 3 года назад +8

      @@ajwalker4416 You have to do an extensive search before finding an LGBT movie that doesn't end in sadness or tragedy.

  • @eyeorigins77
    @eyeorigins77 3 года назад +1136

    I kinda want this trope to be reversed. I want the jock going after the dork

  • @yuh905
    @yuh905 3 года назад +912

    The best friend......she's necessary in eybody's life

  • @ekko7365
    @ekko7365 3 года назад +2878

    Teacher: *walks in a classroom full of 30 year olds* Okay, kids-

    • @SisterUnity
      @SisterUnity 3 года назад +51

      PAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    • @sagearistizabal5706
      @sagearistizabal5706 3 года назад +152

      Girl that is literally every teenage drama ever the only exception and I would call it the only is victorious where most of them are actual teenagers

    • @solosunbeam
      @solosunbeam 3 года назад +37

      I'm impressed by her memory. She remembered the page number as she walked in the door. I can't remember which page of their book that all of my classes are working on.

    • @lazyduck6922
      @lazyduck6922 3 года назад +1

      midoryia what are you doing here 0-0

    • @morganwhaley9119
      @morganwhaley9119 3 года назад +26

      It's a high school of amnesiacs who think they're still in high school and their therapy is too live through their teen years

  • @dl5406
    @dl5406 3 года назад +476

    The protagonist’s acting was so soft, adorable, and subtly powerful. The actor who played his mother really took it home, too. Great short!

  • @stephenaustin2307
    @stephenaustin2307 3 года назад +796

    I'm 61 years old and this is the best short film I've ever seen. Only if things were like that when I was in high school

    • @johnhryniw2488
      @johnhryniw2488 3 года назад +46

      i'm 66 and can totally relate to what you're saying.

    • @granville7
      @granville7 3 года назад +15

      well, there is much more on YT alone. I enjoyed this gem today: ruclips.net/video/jdrKMlaMAeM/видео.html

    • @papiwhisperer9275
      @papiwhisperer9275 3 года назад +9

      @@granville7 Damn I was just about to give him the same link 😃 Great movie and Better than this one in my opinion.

    • @photosbyjf
      @photosbyjf 3 года назад +18

      63 here and really needed this today. I think back to all my high school days. The jocks I wished for, and then to find them out at our 10 yr reunion

    • @SisterUnity
      @SisterUnity 3 года назад +8

      omg yes, please!!! it was either torture or a vast, empty wasteland, romantically.

  • @mbbbjb
    @mbbbjb 3 года назад +386

    Love the mom! If we all had a mom like her......

    • @lekukumar7957
      @lekukumar7957 3 года назад +10

      Omgg I I wish I had a mom like her Broo exactly feel the same here too

    • @MrBeevee5
      @MrBeevee5 3 года назад +1

      Ugly?

    • @user-mh3bi7rt3o
      @user-mh3bi7rt3o 2 года назад +3

      Agreeeeeeeeee 😩😍😍

  • @billycarroll9153
    @billycarroll9153 3 года назад +207

    Sweet story about two young guys just trying to figure it out.
    Made me smile....and for once, nobody gets gay bashed or dies at the end.
    Things are finally looking up.

  • @someoneout-there2165
    @someoneout-there2165 Год назад +31

    I'm loving watching all these newer gay short films. It seems in the past the vast majority of gay media always had a tragic or depressing ending. In these newer ones, it's great to see the characters have a happy ending. Gay love is beautiful.

  • @chaarrrt
    @chaarrrt 3 года назад +835

    The fact that high-school students are played by 30-year-olds throws me off a little. Good short though!

    • @Ld-ol4ge
      @Ld-ol4ge 3 года назад +15

      Lol I kept thinking the same thing

    • @RandolphCrane
      @RandolphCrane 3 года назад +25

      I thought he was the teacher lmao

    • @KnijMagz
      @KnijMagz 3 года назад +27

      Ikr like I liked the film but it's like please hire actual high schoolers or at most have them be 20-21 and look the part.,,

    • @alftuvik3820
      @alftuvik3820 3 года назад +7

      Yeah, that threw me off a bit too, but it's still very cute. It would have been perfect if they had actors who actually looked the part or changed up the story and setting a bit so the actors fit better.

    • @ilovetosing2008
      @ilovetosing2008 3 года назад +4

      Someone didn't watch Glee.

  • @joshbaker430
    @joshbaker430 3 года назад +425

    I really enjoyed this film. Everyone who worked on this film should be congratulated. 👏🏻👏🏾😀❤️🌈

    • @juancarlos9592
      @juancarlos9592 3 года назад +4

      Hi Josh......i agree with you

    • @joshbaker430
      @joshbaker430 3 года назад +2

      @@juancarlos9592 Thank you

    • @juancarlos9592
      @juancarlos9592 2 года назад +3

      @@joshbaker430
      I have seen it now several times

    • @juancarlos9592
      @juancarlos9592 2 года назад +2

      Me too......👍👍👍👍👍😍

    • @chetanvinayak6799
      @chetanvinayak6799 2 года назад

      Yes I totally agree with you my name is chetan from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I am gay too

  • @nicholasbae5960
    @nicholasbae5960 3 года назад +123

    I Just love that kind of mom's who support their childrens no matter what they are.

  • @keithp6056
    @keithp6056 3 года назад +168

    This was very enjoyable! The acting was natural and storyline was really cute. I LOVED how this wasn't about a guy coming out to his parents or the school. Seems like that has already been resolved with seemingly positive results. It's tiring to constantly hear storylines centering around a teen coming out and facing adversity because of it. It leaves no room for any other story. I wish there could be more of these!

  • @excelsiormalik
    @excelsiormalik 3 года назад +64

    "You can't negotiate if you don't initiate"
    This quote here. 👏👌

  • @DistortionControl
    @DistortionControl 2 года назад +48

    Lately, the RUclips algorithm has been showing me a run of LGBT short films. This one is perhaps my favorite thus far. Though, generationally, I'm far-removed from the high school era, watching Andrew's doe-eyed enchantment with Ricky and his athleticism, feelings soaring with any small gesture of nicety, transports me back to that time, as did his body-image issues, fear of rejection, and feeling like a fish out of water around athletics. Andrew's mom and her nuggets of encouragement were gems, and I'm delighted that the film didn't end in tears of sadness.

  • @goldenjoan1799
    @goldenjoan1799 3 года назад +125

    My favorite line! Fear is temporary! The things that would make you sad now, it would make you laugh in 10 years OMG thank you ma. You just made my day.

  • @Shadowman820
    @Shadowman820 3 года назад +381

    "why would I do that" gee because you just grabbed him and said " why the fuck would you think that?" . Still charming little film .

    • @xwmax9886
      @xwmax9886 3 года назад +15

      ik 💀💀💀

    • @zacharycoltrane3128
      @zacharycoltrane3128 3 года назад +9

      I thought I was the only one lost

    • @inzanity490
      @inzanity490 Год назад +2

      I got scared... then it turned out to be the cutest thing I've seen.

  • @keithss67
    @keithss67 3 года назад +337

    Love that black girl. She’s like “queen”

  • @RandolphCrane
    @RandolphCrane 3 года назад +200

    Teacher entering room full of 30 yo's: "Okay, kids, turn to page 35".

    • @SisterUnity
      @SisterUnity 3 года назад +29

      "...turn to age 35" *

    • @jamesmcinnis208
      @jamesmcinnis208 3 года назад

      The generic "I'm a teacher" line of dialog.

    • @bigmakkun3766
      @bigmakkun3766 2 года назад

      You're funny. They should have hired me to be an extra, a student. 💪😁💪

  • @dablackangel
    @dablackangel 3 года назад +183

    I really felt for him when he clenched his fists and braced for impact.

    • @michaelb9554
      @michaelb9554 3 года назад +43

      That's the part that stood out the most to me... It sent chills down my back. Straight people really don't understand how much courage it actually takes for an LGBTQ person to come out, or ask someone out.

    • @dablackangel
      @dablackangel 3 года назад +25

      @@michaelb9554 100% they always compare it with themselves and think it's the same. It's not.

    • @jamesmcinnis208
      @jamesmcinnis208 3 года назад +1

      @@michaelb9554 "actually"

  • @totallyferal9821
    @totallyferal9821 3 года назад +74

    "You caught me checking you out, didn't you?"
    "Huh?"
    me: H U H GIRL GET IT-

  • @ellaberge1910
    @ellaberge1910 3 года назад +57

    This mom is everything 😍

  • @pxn748
    @pxn748 3 года назад +73

    A gay short with a happy ending! Love it!

  • @balake21
    @balake21 3 года назад +13

    that mom and best friend, both good in people’s lives! the one who makes sure you make wise decisions and are careful. and the one who pushes you to get what you want and to take risks. a perfect balance.

  • @Allofrancois
    @Allofrancois 3 года назад +9

    The lead actor is really good. The physical acting and facial expressions are right on! Bravo.

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 3 года назад +56

    Absolutely charming. Puts a smile on your face, when there’s so much to be afraid of.

  • @BrianTognotti
    @BrianTognotti  3 года назад +41

    Thanks for the great comments and follows! Some more projects underway, including a romantic comedy short and a web series in collaboration with fellow filmmaker Shawna Khorasani. If you like Just Ask Him, you'll love Shawna's new film LoverGirl, ruclips.net/video/zUsxTxcOXSk/видео.html

    • @dansgh586
      @dansgh586 3 года назад

      Sounds really great 😌 and her name kinda sounds Iranian

    • @juancarlos9592
      @juancarlos9592 2 года назад

      Thannk you Brian

  • @christiancourtney7107
    @christiancourtney7107 3 года назад +101

    This was really good! My only wish is that every young gay boy out there finds the courage to accept who they are, embrace themselves and put themselves out there and to not be worried about what other people think or how other people feel.

  • @meanses20
    @meanses20 3 года назад +17

    Very moving- a gem of a short film, guaranteed to give you a big lump in the throat. I watched it three times and loved it more every time. The actors, the writing and the directing were all genuine and REAL. Loved it!

  • @elizabethkierere5806
    @elizabethkierere5806 3 года назад +8

    i love the mom (if that was his mom) so much. she encouraged him to simply just ask. it's beautiful.

  • @robertbeining141
    @robertbeining141 2 года назад +19

    Hooray! Finally, a gay short that ends on a really cool note. Would love to see a Part 2 of this . . . ending on an even happier note!!

  • @sebesams
    @sebesams 3 года назад +26

    This made me cry, what a great movie. I love all characters, but Sherri Hellen the mother really took my breath♡

  • @neofitz5893
    @neofitz5893 3 года назад +31

    I enjoyed it. Cute and funny! Andrew's mom is a Queen, love her!

  • @lotionman2587
    @lotionman2587 3 года назад +34

    Very cute, simple, elegant story, well done by all. I love the contrast between Joelle's skeptical protectiveness (just let it be and then let's get out of this Central Valley hellhole) vs. the grab 'em by the balls lawyer Mom's pushing him to fight and take risks. What differentiates this gay short film from many others is that the kid is surrounded by support from those closest to him; the only thing holding him back is fear of rejection (and a lack of trust in his own Gaydar!). As an aside, I went to high school in the in the 1970's in the Sacramento Valley and was among a handful who managed to escape by going away to college. Gonna guess that this was filmed further south, like outside of Salinas or King City? Again, as someone else said, everyone involve with this project can be proud of their efforts.

  • @faithruckdeschel1294
    @faithruckdeschel1294 3 года назад +12

    I love his mom, she's necessary for every child whether they're Gay or straight and his bestie reminds me of Tori Spelling's character "Donna" from BH 90210. I liked this short! ;)

  • @samuelbarber5097
    @samuelbarber5097 3 года назад +108

    Gotta love the making out with a soccer ball scene.

    • @dariusanderton3760
      @dariusanderton3760 3 года назад +7

      imagine if his mom walked in and he had his face buried in the jock boy's jockstrap

    • @samuelbarber5097
      @samuelbarber5097 3 года назад +2

      @@dariusanderton3760 Opp, imagine

  • @emmanuelkingue3268
    @emmanuelkingue3268 3 года назад +135

    “Mexican catholic oh condoms thing” if this is not the most brilliant way to blame both the parents and the religion for an overpopulated family, I don’t know what else is. 🤣💀

    • @kevincarlson7148
      @kevincarlson7148 3 года назад +5

      Bi gringo only child from atheist parents,and I can still relate.

    • @jamesmcinnis208
      @jamesmcinnis208 3 года назад +1

      What would you blame it on?

  • @harvey1965
    @harvey1965 3 года назад +26

    This is a charming short. Well cast, well acted, humourous and nicely put together. Great work!

  • @honeycoats
    @honeycoats 3 года назад +11

    I adored this film my goodness 🥰 Everything about it was just so cute! Great job to those who worked on it 💖

  • @philthomas8351
    @philthomas8351 6 месяцев назад +2

    Nice short film. You never know when somebody might want what you want. You have to put yourself out there.

  • @aubseeaubs7284
    @aubseeaubs7284 3 года назад +6

    can me just take a moment to appreciate how accepting and loving this mom is? like I wish I had a mom like that 🥲

  • @mua4ever632
    @mua4ever632 6 месяцев назад +1

    Best supporting actress award goes to BFF face reactions when selling the soccer team coupon 🤣

  • @stevec404
    @stevec404 2 месяца назад +2

    2024...Back again. I needed a spirit boost!

  • @nyan9370
    @nyan9370 3 года назад +4

    This mother is a sweetheart, every child should have this kind of support 🥺

  • @ezrakingsman992
    @ezrakingsman992 3 года назад +48

    I love how his dancing skills is what will affect his reputation. 😂😂 Dude doesn't give to fucks about the homophobes.

  • @MrFerreiras62
    @MrFerreiras62 3 года назад +9

    Very well realized!!! Loved the cast, story and photography. Go ahead and keep on doing more stuff like this!!! BIG hug!

  • @SounderMom31
    @SounderMom31 4 месяца назад +1

    Witty, funny, positive and a happy ending. What’s not to love. Oh, and the mom absolutely rocks. ❤

  • @Foxybiker72
    @Foxybiker72 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great storyline guys just wish it was me 30yrs ago

  • @DanTony68
    @DanTony68 3 года назад +9

    Excellent short movie ! I like the way the story goes unexpectedly and how inspiring it is all the way. Great acting too ! Congratulations ! Greetings from France 😘

  • @krillinz6407
    @krillinz6407 Год назад +1

    The description is literally what I’m trying to do now I read it and started tearing up bruh😂

  • @gregoryrogier7244
    @gregoryrogier7244 3 года назад +7

    Whoa!!..this is emotionally amazing..I have tears in my eyes...there has to be another chapter to this...lots of love from Whitehouse, Ohio💙💛👬🏐🏐🏐..

  • @Ire-qc1vk
    @Ire-qc1vk 2 года назад +6

    i can't get enough of these lgbt short movies

  • @miradine341
    @miradine341 3 года назад +17

    wow great job. this should of been a 1 hour 30 min movie. it stopped too soon lol

  • @haruthebear6880
    @haruthebear6880 3 года назад +34

    The blond boy looks like an american version of Tommyinnit

    • @emame
      @emame 3 года назад

      dont even

  • @kendclife7913
    @kendclife7913 3 года назад +6

    Loved it, Brian. You and your team did a great job!

  • @AndrewAB1233
    @AndrewAB1233 3 года назад +8

    This was touching and sweet. Top production values and all around very good.

  • @freddym3745
    @freddym3745 3 года назад +4

    A really really nice film. I loved it 🥰❤️
    Thanks to all of you .

  • @thefreehealer792
    @thefreehealer792 2 года назад +3

    Really wish this was a full length movie. It's just so good. And the mother omg she's AMAZING😍

  • @EdwardSeeber
    @EdwardSeeber 3 года назад +24

    I'm glad everything worked out & hey he's got a date to the dance, great job 😊💙

  • @felipecarrillo3459
    @felipecarrillo3459 3 года назад +33

    Best short i have seen in many years, great acting, great story, as a Latino i get it. maybe because my husband is a farm white boy and im latino from the barrio. Congrats.

  • @miketaddes1843
    @miketaddes1843 2 года назад +5

    This makes me so happy,there are a lot of times I wanted to ask but the fear is always stopping me .

  • @ejmeadows
    @ejmeadows 3 года назад +4

    Superbly acted and directed and a great script too! So good to see a positive film about young gays.

  • @stevec404
    @stevec404 2 года назад +5

    I keep coming back to watch this film. Everything about it is uplifting. Wish I could have been lucky enough to meet a Donovan Napoli back in the day.

    • @cameron_0496
      @cameron_0496 2 года назад +1

      The soccer scene had me dead.

  • @michaelmarty7709
    @michaelmarty7709 3 года назад +8

    That was well written and produced. Keep the good work!

  • @michaelc7876
    @michaelc7876 3 года назад +2

    This video is exceptionally moving... Great job!

  • @jamesk8s1
    @jamesk8s1 3 года назад +1

    This is only the 3rd Gay short film I've seen. Adorable! Loved it!

  • @FriendlyKat
    @FriendlyKat 10 месяцев назад +1

    6:40 "Why do you think they call me Ninja WhoopAss?" Omg I love her

  • @charlesjackson6015
    @charlesjackson6015 2 года назад +9

    Really enjoyed this short film. Would love to see a full length movie or serial movie. The actors were great which means a great director and supporting cast. Loved Mom. Reminds me of my Mom. Loving and to the point. Kudos to the actors, director, film crew and all support crew members.

  • @alexmacdonald4270
    @alexmacdonald4270 8 месяцев назад +1

    Really enjoyed it, and a positive ending too.

  • @michaelmann8800
    @michaelmann8800 2 года назад

    Another very powerful gay-themed short! The longing in Andrew's eyes is so compelling.

  • @sabinethegaydragongeek
    @sabinethegaydragongeek 3 года назад +8

    So funny and cute! I love that I worked on it. 😄❤️

  • @joonhopeschimatejinskookie899
    @joonhopeschimatejinskookie899 3 года назад +4

    I could watch movies like these all day every day. Iam just afraid if I would ever run out of these to watch 😍

  • @jamietoland3677
    @jamietoland3677 3 года назад +11

    Great film. A nice pallat cleanser from the last gay short I just watched lol.

    • @scarpien
      @scarpien 3 года назад

      LOL. Nice one.

  • @swishfan3029
    @swishfan3029 3 года назад +8

    This brought out emotions and a giggle...made me reflect on wishing on a memorable gay youth. 🥰🥲

  • @scarpien
    @scarpien 3 года назад +14

    Nice job Bri. Liked that Andrew faced his fears and it turned out positively for him. I just wish we could've seen them attending the dance together.

    • @BrianTognotti
      @BrianTognotti  3 года назад +6

      If I ever get to make the feature, that scene will be in it!

    • @scarpien
      @scarpien 3 года назад +1

      @@BrianTognotti Good to hear. Hope you get the funding. This is Lee btw. Happy New Year.

    • @BrianTognotti
      @BrianTognotti  3 года назад

      @@scarpien :-) Yep, I do remember your screen name from ancient history!

    • @scarpien
      @scarpien 3 года назад

      @@BrianTognotti LOL LOL Greco-Roman.

  • @vidfavs1240
    @vidfavs1240 3 года назад +1

    I love this film. Thank you!

  • @lauvgarcia5425
    @lauvgarcia5425 3 года назад +5

    Most supportive mother ever. Love her🤗

  • @jgdmlw
    @jgdmlw 2 года назад +3

    This film put some tears in my eyes too. Sweet film.

  • @marblefanboy7724
    @marblefanboy7724 3 года назад +4

    i love the mom and the best friend we stan BOTH of them

  • @warrenabeshouse1230
    @warrenabeshouse1230 3 года назад +4

    Apart from the class consisting of students who should appear to be at least 10 years younger, what followed from the point of his in-your-face mother was kinda cute. The acting of that boy was really good.

  • @BTURNER1961
    @BTURNER1961 11 месяцев назад +1

    Best line: 'You ask me to dance, and I am walking out of there. I have my reputation to think about....' That's not the way this would have gone in my day!

  • @colinwhitfield8627
    @colinwhitfield8627 3 года назад +5

    all the teen feels come rushing back. Fabulous.

  • @tomheard433
    @tomheard433 3 года назад +18

    Donovan Napoli is a good young actor. Bright future.

  • @RICHMOND94114
    @RICHMOND94114 3 года назад +1

    I loved this. Excellent acting! Keep it up!

  • @johnjohnson4702
    @johnjohnson4702 3 года назад +5

    This is a pleasant short film. I really enjoyed the story.

  • @shekharchowdhary
    @shekharchowdhary 3 года назад +1

    I love this. thanks for a beautiful film ❤️️

  • @jmaraf7741
    @jmaraf7741 2 года назад

    I wish there was more to this. I enjoyed this!

  • @renelicht
    @renelicht 3 года назад +2

    What else does one want? I simply loved it!

  • @ahmadkalala1020
    @ahmadkalala1020 3 года назад +2

    OMG can we just talk how cool her mom is...... im crying

  • @FearlessNetwork
    @FearlessNetwork 3 года назад

    Such a great film! Well done!

  • @ParvaizRaja
    @ParvaizRaja Год назад +1

    This is so sweet and cute, no matter how many times I come back to watch it.

  • @enhypenobsessed4332
    @enhypenobsessed4332 3 года назад +4

    This is soooo good honestly

  • @AreyJones
    @AreyJones 3 года назад +6

    This is a great gay feel good short film. I enjoyed it. I am going to watch it again when I finish typing this comment. I subscribed to your channel. I hope that you make more gay films and that you post them on this channel. I wish you lots of success as a film maker.

  • @thomasperez4412
    @thomasperez4412 3 года назад +7

    Loved it. I was there back in the TRex days.

  • @BrianTognotti
    @BrianTognotti  2 года назад

    If you'd like to learn more about my next film, Ravioli Night, check out our Indiegogo Campaign here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/ravioli-night-lgbtq-comedy-short-film/x/22833971#/

  • @rickbolt4386
    @rickbolt4386 2 года назад

    This film made me smile. Thank you!

  • @bakenumber4
    @bakenumber4 3 года назад +1

    It's nice to see the youth of today being so excepting of one another. Keep up the good work guy's.

  • @tonyholcombe8193
    @tonyholcombe8193 3 года назад +2

    AweSome!!! Please keep up the Excellent work!!!

  • @poussinhamzah4013
    @poussinhamzah4013 3 года назад

    Ce court métrage est une réussite à mon humble avis. Il a bien traité le sujet avec tendresse et un peu d'humour. Bravo !