The Outs
| The Outs | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Adam Goldman |
| Directed by | Adam Goldman |
| Written by |
Adam Goldman Sasha Winters |
| Starring |
Adam Goldman Sasha Winters Hunter Canning |
| Music by | various |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 + 1 special |
The Outs is a 2012 miniseries with seven episodes, produced exclusively for Internet distribution. Filmed and set in Brooklyn, New York, the show tells the story of Mitchell (played by Adam Goldman), his best friend Oona (Sasha Winters), and his ex-boyfriend Jack (Hunter Canning).
Plot
The Outs consists of seven episodes, the last of them was released on April 1, 2013. As noted in the show's June 2012 fundraising campaign, a "Chanukah Special" was released on April 1, 2013.[1]
Cast
- Adam Goldman as Mitchell
- Sasha Winters as Oona
- Hunter Canning as Jack Widows
- Tommy Heleringer as Paul "Scruffy"
- Jon Golbe as Cute Delivery Guy
- Shawn Frank as Russell
- Phillip Taratula as Ty
- Sean Patrick McGowan as Drew
Production
The Outs was entirely crowd-funded through two Kickstarter campaigns. The first campaign started after the first episode was complete. The goal was set at $1000 but received $1685.[2] The second campaign started after the first three episodes were released. The goal was set at $8000 but received $22,339 with 503 backers.[3] As a result of the success in fund raising for the show, a special seventh episode was announced.
The Outs is filmed predominantly in the Prospect Heights and Crown Heights areas of Brooklyn, New York, often featuring local businesses.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features the work of various Brooklyn-based musicians.
- Episode 1 "State of the Union"
- "Things To Do" – Beauty Feast
- "I Will Be Glad" – Akudama
- "Mockingbird, Mockingbird" – Richard Vagnino
- Episode 2 "Whiskey Dick"
- "LD's Groove" – Spencerworld
- "Slow Sound" – Strange Shapes
- "Lover's Spit" – Chris Rubeo (covering Broken Social Scene)
- Episode 3 "Moon River"
- "Avalon" – New Beings
- "Glass House" – Silian Rail
- "Feathers, Flannel and Fringe" – Black on Brown
- "A Decent Man" – Mike Hamel
- "Are You Ready" – The Record Winter
- "I Want To Stab You In The Face" – Krinkle Bearcat
- Episode 4 "Fun Party"
- "For You In Confidence" – Chris Rubeo
- Episode 5 "Fucking it Up"
- "The Way of the Sun" – The Outs
- "Shoes" – Pajama People
- "I'd Chill for Your Sins" – WINFIELD
- Episode 6 "Significant Others"
- "Phantom Cat" - Perfect Teeth
- "Oh My! Dear Love!" - Suns
- "Lovers" - Gauzy
- "Life in Glorious Stereo" - Screaming Maldini
- "Old Bone" - Wet
- "The River" - Beauty Feast
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indie Soap Awards | 2013 | Best Web Series (Drama)[4] | The Outs | Nominated |
| Best Actor (Drama)[4] | Hunter Canning | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor (Drama)[4] | Tommy Heleringer | Nominated | ||
| Best Writing (Drama)[4] | Adam Goldman & Sasha Winters | Nominated | ||
| Best Directing (Drama)[4] | Adam Goldman | Nominated | ||
| Best Ensemble (Drama)[4] | The Outs | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing (All Shows)[4] | Adam Goldman & Jay Gillespie | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Staff writer (November 21, 2012). "'The Outs,' Web Series About Gay Life In New York, Debuts Season Finale Episode". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/236250953/the-outs
- ↑ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/236250953/the-outs-part-2
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 "4th Annual Indie Soap Awards Nominations Announced". We Love Soaps. December 17, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
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