The Guys Next Door
Synopsis
THE GUYS NEXT DOOR, a feature length documentary, offers an alternative to the traditional ideas of what constitute the nuclear American family. Meet Erik and Sandro, a gay couple with two daughters birthed by their friend Rachel with donor eggs. In her 40s, Rachel is married to Tony and they have three biological children of their own.
Co-directors Allie Humenuk and Amy Geller spent close to five years filming this documentary that embraces and transcends gay rights and gay families. In the words of esteemed documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee (Sherman’s March), “with nuance, verve, and humor, THE GUYS NEXT DOOR goes well beyond issues of surrogacy and gay parenthood and explores the humanity that connects us all.”
Since its world premiere at the Sarasota Film Festival in Florida, THE GUYS NEXT DOOR has screened at over 30 festivals and it had its broadcast premiere on PBS. It is now streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Youtube.
Festivals and Awards Include
2018 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival Official Selection, San Luis Obispo, CA
2018 Sophia Pride Film Festival Official Selection, Sophia, Bulgaria
2017 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Official Selection, Missoula, MT,
2017 River Run International Film Festival Official Selection, Winston Salem, NC
2017 Crested Butte Film Festival Official Selection, Crested Butte, CO
2017 MIX Milano LGBT Film Festival Official Selection, Milan, Italy
2016 Sarasota Film Festival Official Selection, Sarasota, FL
2016 Independent Film Festival Boston Official Selection, Boston, MA
2016 Maryland Film Festival Official Selection, Baltimore, MA
2016 Provincetown Int’l Film Festival Official Selection, Provincetown, MA
2016 Maine International Film Festival Official Selection, Waterville, ME
2016 Woods Hole Film Festival Official Selection, Wood Hole, MA
• Audience Award, Best Documentary
2016 Rhode Island International Film Festival Official Selection, Providence, RI
• Alternative Spirit Award, Best LGBTQ film
2016 Wicked Queer – Boston LGBT Film Festival, Official Selection, Boston, MA
2016 Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Official Selection, Tampa, FL
2016 Middlebury New Filmmakers Official Selection, Middlebury, VT
• Audience Award, Best Feature
2016 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival Official Selection, Newburyport, MA
2016 Yes Film Festival Official Selection, Columbus, Indiana
• Jury Award, Best Documentary
2016 Fairhope Film Festival Official Selection, Fairhope, Alabama
• Jury Award, Best Documentary
2016 DOC NYC Official Selection, New York, NY