I have a short film story that I think is significant to the not only the art of film but rights and freedom of expression.

A 17 year old student of West Linn High in Oregon was expelled due to a film project he presented to class. The 10 min short film called “Brockenback High” It is about a highschool jock/football player, Jess, that is struggling with his sexuality, he befriends a new kid in school, Ethan. As they develop their friendship, Ethan openly admits to Jess that he is gay. Ethan at first is angry and upset but realizes that he is also gay and needs to accept it.


Synopsis: Jeff has it all. A devoted girlfriend, athletic ability, good looks; and when he and the new kid at school are paired up for a class assignment, he gains the greatest friendship of his life. But when he discovers that his new best friend Ethan is gay, he is forced to question their friendship, his relationships, and the fundamental truths of who he is himself.



This is a well done film and in no way discriminates or depicts homosexuality in a negative way. It’s a film about self discovery and friendship.


Brandon Flyte is the writer, director and actor in the film and you can see a clip of the movie on www.brandonflyte.com, but the site is currently down due to the mass amount of traffic from people downloading the film.

You can read more about Brandon on www.myspace.com/branakin