UK-based Rapt Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to Gary Jaffe’s LGBTQ+ romantic film Before I Do, starring Cole Dorman and Michael Sue Rosen.
The film, which will have its world premiere at Friday’s Frameline Festival, is about a lakeside bachelor party weekend that turns into chaos when the groom realizes latent romantic feelings for an old friend. Watch the special clip below.
In addition to Dorman, who will star in Netflix’s upcoming “Kennedy” series, and “College Girls” actor Sue Rosen, “Before I Do” also stars Nico Greetham (“American Horror Story,” “Love, Victor”), Robin de Jesus (“Black Rabbit,” “Tick Tick…Boom!”) and Jared Reinfeldt (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swan”). “gossip girl”).
Before I Do is Jaffe’s feature debut, following his award-winning short film Last Summer With Uncle Ira, which premiered at Outfest. Lead producers include Emily McCann Lesser (Fantasy Life) and Thomas.
Wallis and Joe Pirro (“The Wedding Banquet”) of Two Canz Films (“Corpus”) will executive produce.
“We are very excited to bring our latest acquisition, Before I Do, to market,” Rapt CEO Russell Webber said in a statement. “The camaraderie and mayhem on display should resonate with any group of friends. This film has great commercial potential at a time when mainstream audiences around the world are becoming increasingly accepting of authentic LGBTQ+ content.”
“The chemistry between Cole, Michael, Nico, Jared and Robin will light up the screen at the world premiere of Before I Do at the Castro Theater on Friday during Frameline’s landmark 50th annual Pride Weekend festival. Our incredible cast has delivered a funny, heartfelt and captivating tribute to the complexities of love and friendship,” added Jaffe.
Producer McCann Lesser and Wallis said they were thrilled to be able to say, “It’s happening!” Rapt Films “has an impressive track record of bringing commercials and unique voices to bear on LGBTQ+ storytelling for audiences around the world.”
“Before I Do” joins Rapt Films’ growing sales slate, which includes the critically acclaimed films “Blue Film” and “Departures.”
