Say you want me.
About the Film
Behind Closed Doors
An anxiety-ridden teenager searches for connection at a high school party, until an unexpected connection finds him instead.
2025
Coming of Age / Thriller
Short Film
24 min.
Film Stills
Premiere History and Accolades
April 25′ – World Premiere
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Honorable Mention
June 25′ – Illinois Premiere
Crown Point International Film Festival
Best Lead Actor (Short), Best Cinematography (Short), Best Editing (Short)
August 25′ – North Carolina Premiere
Asheville Film Festival
Nominated for Best Lead Actor and Best Screenplay
October 25′ – Tryon Premiere
Tryon International Film Festival
Official Selection
November 25′ – Columbia Premiere
South Carolina Underground Film Festival
Official Selection
“Alex Poteat turns in a completely
-Rob C.
believable performance.”
“Puts to screen feelings of teenage-hood
-Kam R.
that are difficult to articulate.”
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BTS
Producers…………………………………………………………
Eugene Rocco Utley
Executive Producers…………………………………….
Sean Place
Eugene Rocco Utley
Writer/Director………………………………………………
Eugene Rocco Utley
Starring……………………………………………………………..
Alex Poteat
Director of Photography……………………………..
Justin Knipper
Composer…………………………………………………………
Eugene Rocco Utley
Editor………………………………………………………………….
Eugene Rocco Utley
Exceletto Productions 