Shelter

Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach spends his days working a dead-end job and helping his needy sister care for her son. In his free time he surfs, draws and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe, who lives on the wealthy side of town. When Gabe's older brother, Shaun, returns home, he is drawn to Zach's selflessness and talent. Zach falls in love with Shaun while struggling to reconcile his own desires with the needs of his family. HBO Outstanding First Dramatic Feature Award, Outfest

• Seattle Times ""Shelter" a perceptive film about coming out, coming of age" —John Hartl

• San Francisco Chronicle "Surf buddies find their bliss in 'Shelter'" —David Wiegand

• Oakland Tribune "'Shelter' a sweet coming out tale" —Randy Myers