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Project Title: One of Your Boys
Director: Ricardo Bouyett
Status: Phase 1 Development & Pre-Funding

The Vision

One of Your Boys is an elevated queer psychological thriller that delves into the darker edges of creative obsession. Centered on a "sad-eyed" writer and a magnetic photographer, the story explores the blurred lines between artistic inspiration, desire, and the predatory nature of the muse. Following the critical success of our proof-of-concept short, I Would Be The Bullet—which premiered via Film Shortage to an audience of over 90,000—we are now expanding this visceral world into a feature-length cinematic experience.

Labor & Equity Strategy: Continuing the safety-first ethos of Bouy Films, we prioritize a professional and respectful environment for our collaborators.

•  Day Rate: All team members receive a flat, competitive rate of $300/day.
  
  
• Compliance: All collaborators are secured via written contracts under the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act.

The film dissects the commodification of the male body through art, commerce, pleasure, and violence. There are explicit sex scenes depicted that further the psychological tug of war between the protagonists as well as violent action sequences. Please be aware that there will be nudity, simulated sex scenes, simulated murder, and nightlife entertainment depicted.

We will be working with an Intimacy Coordinator as well as a Fight Choreographer to ensure on-set safety.

If you are interested in auditioning for this project or being invited to a table read of the script, please fill out the form below. Once we have raised initial capital and can begin scheduling production, we will reach out to notify you of auditions. Our goal is to begin Principal Photography by Summer 2027.

Character Breakdown:

 

Protagonists/Antagonists: 

Jacob: A "haunted but ambitious" writer and poet who is the central protagonist. He struggles with healing from a past relationship and seeks a "greater calling" through his work, eventually using the tragedy of his friends to write a best-selling novel.

Anthony: A sincere and overly ambitious photographer who serves as the film's primary antagonist. He uses his photography to "reveal truths" but eventually descends into ritualistic murder, "wiring" his subjects into a macabre art installation devoted to Jacob.

 

The Honey Trap Club - Gogo Boys

Danny: A senior member of the club who acts as a protector for the younger dancers. He is the first to welcome Jacob into their community as well as the first to warn him about Anthony's dangerous behavior.
 

Alston: A confident dancer who is highly protective of his friends. One of the club's highest earners and the first to grab Anthony's photographic eye. He looks out for the most vulnerable in their group and helps them financially when he can and takes on modeling for Anthony's project to make extra cash. He is the second dancer to go missing after a private session with Anthony and is later found preserved in the art installation.
 

Joel: The youngest and most vulnerable of the original trio. A natural flirt, he hops on any chance to hang out with Anthony. He is utimately lured into a solo session with Anthony and becomes the first victim of the ritualistic "mapping".
 

Isaac (early 20s): A dancer who's getting comfortable in the night life space and finds refuge with the older boys at the club. He survives a near-choking incident during a session with Anthony. He ultimately becomes the one to stop Anthony, using the artist's own staple gun against him to save Jacob. 

Alex: Another gogo dancer at the club who alerts Jacob to the fact that Danny has "lost his mind" over the missing boys. He helps cover for Joel who everyone assumes skipped town.

Supporting Characters
 

Ethan: Jacob’s ex-boyfriend whose departure at the beginning of the story leaves Jacob devastated. He reappears later in the film, leading to a brief three-way encounter with Anthony and Jacob, before becoming another victim added to the installation.

Tiffany: An open mic performer at the Honey Trap who provides brief emotional support to Jacob during his moments of panic.
 

Luca: A "hipster" fan of Jacob’s work who appears in the final scene at a book signing. His interaction with Jacob suggests the cycle of predatory observation and "hunger" is beginning anew.