Presenting Partner
Signature Partners
New York Premiere
Billy and Aaron
Shorts in Competition: Narrative
| USA, Netherlands | 10 MINUTES | EnglishMusic
Billy and Aaron is a drama about African-American composer Billy Strayhorn and the personal and professional consequences of his decision to live as an openly gay man within the homophobic jazz milieu of the 1940s.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Rodney Evans and Rodney Evans
Rodney Evans is the recipient of The Independent Feature Project's Gordon Parks Award for his screenplay Brother To Brother. The film won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance in 2004 and was nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards. He is currently developing his second narrative feature, Day Dream.
Directors of Photography
Adriana Montenegro, Susan Korda, Nicholas Verso
Editors
Rodney Evans, Sabine Hoffmann, Susan Korda
Sound Designer
Bill Toles
Screenwriter
Rodney Evans
Producer
Rodney Evans
Musical Arranger
Aaron Diehl
Director
Rodney Evans
Primary Cast
Brandon Delagraentiss, Ignaro Petronillia
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
