"Shelter" centers on a young man, Zach, in San Pedro, Calif., who gives up on his dream of art school in order to provide for his family, consisting of his aging father and his young nephew Cody, whose mother Jeanne has decided her priorities lie elsewhere. When his best friend’s brother Shaun returns to town, Zach finds in him a friend and confidante. As Zach becomes increasingly attracted to Shaun, their casual surfing relationship turns into much more, setting off a chain of events forcing Zach to choose between continuing to put others first or fighting for what he wants for himself.
FESTIVAL AWARDS
Outfest 2007 Awards Night
HBO Outstanding First Dramatic Feature
SHELTER directed by Jonah Markowitz
Philadelphia Intl Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Special Award: SCION First-Time Director
Jonah Markowitz
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
People's Choice Award for Best Feature
SHELTER
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Audience Award for Favorite Narrative Feature SHELTER
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Best New Director Jonah Markowitz
Tampa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Favorite Awards
Men's Favorite Picture, SHELTER
Best Actor, Trevor Wright
Best Supporting Actress, Tina Holmes
Best Cinematography, SHELTER
Dallas OUT TAKES
Best Feature, SHELTER
Best Actor, Trevor Wright
15th Mix Brasil Film and Video Festival of Sexual Diversity
Audience Award for Best Feature - Fiction
SHELTER
2007 Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Best Male Feature, SHELTER
2008 Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Audience Choice Award for Best Feature, SHELTER
REVIEW QUOTES:
"If you’ve been hearing buzz about the film "Shelter" and are trying to figure out what to make of it, trust me on this -- believe the hype. "Shelter" has legitimately earned the buzz surrounding it -- it’s arguably one of the best gay films to come around in years."
Mark Doherty, Gay.com
"With strong performances and Joseph White’s burnished cinematography, coming out has rarely looked so pretty"
Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times
"This is a graceful film that explores the challenges of sorting out priorities and family responsibilities"
Kevin Thomas, The Los Angeles Times
"Go out of your way to see this film at any opportunity."
Lincoln Madison, Queer Screen
"This is a film about love, learning to be true to yourself and those willing to ride the wave with you."
San Francisco Chronicle
"A sweet, sexy sun soaked valentine to true love and family values"
The Advocate
"Beautiful and emotionally gripping."
SF Gate
"I promise you that "Shelter" will be one of the best films you see at Outfest 2007."
- Greg Hernandez, Out in Hollywood
"With an outstanding script expertly brought to life through stellar performances and striking cinematography, SHELTER is a gorgeous, captivating film."
- Outfest Official Website
"With a pitch perfect soundtrack and plenty of guys in wetsuits riding waves under gorgeous sunsets, SHELTER is a sensory treat."
- Frameline Official Website
"Every few years, a film comes along that has me saying, "Hell yeah! THIS is why I come to the festival!" Shelter ranks up there on my list of all-time Frameline favorites. Go out of your way to see this film at any opportunity."
- Lincoln Madison, Queer Screen
when i get everything together im going to be an amazing actor. kinda like you two in shelter.. wow, i so wana star in a movie like that, im def going to watch it in theatres, then buy the movie when it comes out (:
I love this movie so much. i watched it over and over again and never get bored with it. I love the actors, the scene, everything about this movie is so cool. thx for making such a great movie...
This is just the BEST gay movie I have ever seen! Thank you guys for this amazing production. The actors couldn't be better, the soundtrack is magic. The photography of the movie is amazing. I love everything about this movie, and I have watched it more than 5 times already. Greetings from Brazil! PS: I'm in love with Zach and Shaun (and his brother haha)
Jonah Markowitz!!! Thanks for making such a beautiful masterpiece. Shelter is amazing, and because of it I have found new strength in coming out to my friends. If i'm even down, i pop it on or listen to the soundtrack, and i end up uncontrollably smiling for hours on end! Amazing =] thanks again -andy-
Hi well how have you been? Well i just wanted to say that after seeing Shelter, today it is wonderful it shows simplicity, true emotion and has the most amazing and true to form story line i have ever seen in a movie. It got me so relaxed and hoping that love would prevale. I was so in tune with it as if it was not on screen but happening live around me. WOW Well done all and congratulations on it going so well. All the best
Tina Holmes
Ross Thomas
