"Guys at Parties Like It is a truly disturbing and heartbreaking exploration of the toxic masculinity pervasive in college campuses particularly with fraternity and sorority parties." -WeScreenplay Competition
"A #MeToo inspired horror film with the wittiness of Heathers and the gore of Tarantino" -Gay Star News
It has been reported that one in four women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, including rape, molestation, coercion, and date rape. This story depicts the series of unfortunate events that lead to an all too common scenario about a girl, a boy, and the word "no".
The #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns have taken hold of society in what can only be described as this generation's women's lib movement. It's these powerful stories of survival and strength that inspired the screenplay and are reshaping our world.
We understand that rape-revenge films are difficult to watch for a lot of survivors which is why we have decided not to include any graphic rape scenes throughout (but don't worry, there is tons of graphic gore).
THE TEAM
Writer/Co-Director
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Colton David Coate, Writer/Co-Director
Colton David Coate is an award-winning, gay screenwriter and director. He has been honored with "Best Unproduced Screenplay" as well as "Best Feature Film" awards in festivals in North and South America in 2018 for his feature film Miserable Marnie & The Shut In as well as an unproduced screenplay, Witches Bitches. He has two sisters and a ton of [platonic] girlfriends, all of whom have dealt with some sort of sexual misconduct in their lives which is why this project is so meaningful to him.
"Date-rape is very real and very horrific. I think now is the perfect time to embody that horror into a film that can hopefully draw attention and comment on the casual atrocities we commit and ignore as a society with regards to sexual assault."
Co-Director
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Micah Coate, Co-Director
Micah Coate is a trained actor, a budding director, and a public affairs photojournalist the Air Force Reserve. Her short film, SHIRI (2018), recently held it's first public screening to a packed house. She has been a consultant on the script-writing process since day one and has lent her wisdom as a woman and as a trained bad ass to the authenticity of the characters and the motivations throughout the film.
You can thank her for her service by making a donation to the film!
Producer
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AJ Mattioli, Producer
AJ Mattioli (Trans Producer/Director) has been fully engulfed in the entertainment industry for the last 16 years. 7 years ago, AJ decided it was time to work directly with the LGBTQ+ community and started producing his own films.
While AJ was navigating his identity, he used documentary film making as an exploration outlet and created Words. Words has recently been released on Amazon and since has launched him into becoming an “accidental advocate” (and he cannot be more thrilled). Through his advocacy work he has been featured in the Queens Museum, by the United Nations, The Advocate, Huffington Post, and Gay Star News. AJ has become the go-to trans producer for queer film making, nightlife performance film documentation, and podcasts discussing LGBTQ+ inequalities and pop culture in Brooklyn and NYC.
2019 releases will be a cult slasher film that is sweeping the festival circuit called Killer Unicorn, a suspenseful short titled Role of a Lifetime (staring Rain Dove,) a short love story Neon Boys (Staring Emmy Winner Vincent DePaul,) a #MeToo inspired horror feature Guys At Parties Like It (omg that's us!), and a new Docu-series My First Time.
2019 is going to be a great year! AJ has been lucky enough to have worked with some of NYC hottest LGBTQ celebs including Sasha Velour, Tym Moss, Bob The Drag Queen, Cory Wade, and many more.
Associate Producer
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Jose Alvarez, Associate Producer
Jose` Alvarez is a Colombian born, New York-based writer and film & theatre producer with a Grammy. Some of José's other production team credits include ‘The Color Purple’ Broadway Revival Cast Recording (Grammy), ‘Shark Attack! The Musical’, ‘Heathers: The Musical’, Neon Boys [short film] (2018), Sasha Velour's ‘One Dollar Drags’ [short film] (2018), ‘Tumble Dry’ [short film] (2018), ‘A Single Evening’ [short film] (2019) and the Cult feature film sweeping the festival circuit ‘Killer Unicorn.’ (2019)
Cinematographer
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Cory Green, Cinematographer
Cory Green has over 9 years of experience in production and post-production. He has shot and edited several award winning shorts, feature films and music videos. Most recently winning an International Film and Television Award for his feature "Pheel the Love" by Sports Illustrated. He has also lent his talents to HBO's Emmy award winning sports doc-series "24/7" and "Road To". Along with HBO, Cory has worked for ESPN's "Around the Horn", MTV's "MADE", Cartoon Network, Entertainment Weekly, People, Fortune, Entertainment Tonight, A&E and NBC News.
Character Bios:
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Mary: [Monica Garcia Bradley] Sorority girl who likes to think she is above the lifestyle, contrary in nature, but ultimately succumbs to the typical Greek antics. She likes to flirt, she likes to drink, she likes to criticize; she’s even down for a little sister-on-sister action to rile up the boys. But, what really gets her off, is the manipulation of it all which leads her into an all too common scenario involving a boy, a room, and the word “NO”.
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Brad: [Anthony Notarile] An impressionable frat pledge, rising through the ranks due to his longtime friendship with his big bro, Tony. Seemingly harmless, peer pressure, drugs and a humiliating fraternity ritual unearth deep seated insecurities whilst trying to swipe his V-card before initiation night is over.
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Connor: [Yuhua Hamasaki] Gay frat brother who hangs around Mary saying vulgar things and egging on her sexual debauchery. He’s not the biggest fan of Trixie’s “try-hard-gaga” approach at popularity, but he doesn’t completely hate her. He just loves talking shit and the epic bitch-outs that ensue between the two sorority sisters. He also has a secret fling with Rick “The Middie” and strives for the approval of the other bros.
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Tony: [Pablo Sandstrom] Typical frat-douche narcissist. He likes sex, drugs, and a loose definition of consent. He’s the reason why you don’t drink the punch at the party. In his attempt to guide Brad through manhood and avoid the initiation ritual, he implicates himself in the vicious acts that ensue and now must find a way out for him and his buddy. You know what they say, “bros before hoes.”
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Trixie: [Jacqueline O'Kelly] The Reigning Sorority queen who is unwilling to share her status with fellow sister, Mary, who recently leaked a steamy hot video of the two in an effort to humiliate her. Although she is upset with Mary, her aggressive morality forbids her to stand by and see another woman being taken advantage of, no matter how much she hates her.
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Monica: [Vianca Peguero] Trixie’s goofy bestie. She’s pretty, but not so pretty as to pose a threat to her bff. She lives for the drama and loves to stir the pot then watch the aftermath.
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Kyle: [Jackson Trent] part of the Delta fraternity and Rick's right hand man, Kyle is always way too eager to be at the party. He's like the lame kid who is still shocked he hangs out with the cool kids and even his brothers can't stand him.
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Rick “The Middie”: [Haulston Mann] Midfielder for the school's lacrosse team and head of Delta fraternity, Rick has traditions of brotherhood to uphold that date way back. Like the ritual to ensure no Delta is a virgin upon initiation, however, it is more hazing than helpful. He can't allow pledges like Brad, who may be lying to initiate if they really haven't lost their virginities yet. That would go against tradition...kind of like his secret romance with Connor.
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Mags: [Paige Sciarrino] Mary's boisterous roommate who is usually the life of the party. Unfortunately, tonight she has sober-sister duty so imagine her surprise when she arrives at the house to pick up what's left of her sisters.
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Officer Kavanaugh: [Steve Wolf] Shows up after a distress call, but gets wrapped up in memories rather than police work. The boy's club extends in all directions.
Social Media:
Facebook: @GuysAtPartiesLikeIt
Instagram: @GuysAtPartieslikeit
Twitter: @GuysAtParties
Website: https://www.mattioliproductions.com/feature-films
Some notable press for the Filmmakers/Film:
AJ Mattioli
The Advocates Podcast: Filmmaker A.J. Mattioli on the Power of Words by: The Advocate
https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/201...
Werk.com “Words” Film Review
https://werrrk.com/werrrk-com-movie- reviewwords/?fbclid=IwAR1Xr_t3czYphbvrKENxgkD5fxuwoYzS0cmuSZbfk8N1kcFEUC6Ds1ipeJ0
“10 Trans-filmmakers you should know” by: Huffington Post
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/10-trans-f...
know_us_5989d0a4e4b0f25bdfb31faf
“Meet AJ Mattioli” by: Gay Star News
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/mattioli-th...
Meet AJ Mattioli Divine Magazine
https://www.divinemagazine.biz/meet-award-winni...
Colton David Coate
Daily Dose of Horror film eview for “Miserable Marnie and the Shut In”
http://dailydoseofhorror.com/miserable-marnie-s...
"CONTINUE GIVING (AND RECEIVING) WITH THIS MONTH’S CROWDFUNDING PROJECTS"
https://rue-morgue.com/continue-giving-and-rece...
"Guys At Parties Like It is the queer horror movie for the #MeToo era" - GayStarNews
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/guys-at-par...
Jose` Alvarez
Film Journal highlights “Killer Unicorn
http://www.filmjournal.com/retablo-making-montg...
Out Magazine reviews Killer Unicorn
https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2018/10/15/k...
Billboard reviews “Killer Unicorn”
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7973681...
(All donations made will go directly towards producing the film)
(Song used: "Pirate Jenny" by Sasha Velour - I do not retain the rights to this music, we just made the video)
Risks and challenges
Together our creative team has successfully ran over 6 crowdfunding campaigns for short and feature films, including "Killer Unicorn", "Shiri", "Miserable Marnie & The Shut In", "Words", and "Lady Peacock". Collectively, we have accumulated numerous accolades with such films and expect to continue with "Guys At Parties Like It".
This campaign only represents a portion of our desired budget, but we also have and seek to obtain private investors to contribute as well. If this interests you, please contact the campaign directly.
