• Source: Watercolors (film)

      • Watercolors is a 2008 American film directed by David Oliveras and starring Tye Olson, Kyle Clare, Greg Louganis and Karen Black. It was produced by Larry Allen and Penny Styles McLean. The script was written by Oliveras.


      Plot


      Shy, closeted and nerdy young artist Danny (Tye Olson) is befriended by golden boy swimming champion Carter (Kyle Clare) when family circumstances bring them together for a night. Danny helps the troubled Carter in school, while the brash and sexy yet troubled Carter works hard to hide his drug problems, history of seizures and the painful relationship he has with his unsympathetic, recovering alcoholic father. Their blossoming relationship brings Danny out of his shell, awakening both his passion for art and burgeoning gay sexuality.
      Watercolors is framed by scenes of Danny as an adult. He's a successful artist, but his boyfriend is bothered that he can't seem to get over his high school first love. He argues that a live person can't compete with a glorified memory, showing that the lasting memory of a first love is potentially toxic.


      Cast


      Tye Olson as Danny Wheeler
      Kyle Clare as Carter Melman
      Ellie Araiza as Andy
      Greg Louganis as Coach Brown
      Karen Black as Mrs. Martin
      Casey Kramer as Miriam
      William Charles Mitchell as Mr. Frank
      Ian Rhodes as Older Danny
      Edward Finlay as Allan
      David Schroeder as High School Principal
      Bobby Quinn Rice as Donnert


      Screenings and awards


      2008 Outfest in Los Angeles winning Audience Award-winning:
      Audience Award - "Outstanding First Dramatic Feature" for "Watercolors"
      Jury Award - "Best Actor" for Tye Olson

      2008 Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival winning:
      Jury Award - "Best Actor" for Tye Olson
      Audience Award - "Best Supporting Actor" for Kyle Clare
      Audience Award - "Best Director" for David Oliveras
      New York Times critic Neil Genzlinger reviewed the movie was being "modest" and deals "unblinkingly with gay bashing among high school students..."

      Screenings
      The film was also shown in the 2008 San Francisco Frameline Film Festival


      References




      External links


      Official website
      Watercolors at IMDb

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