ENGAGED (2019) | Romantic Comedy Short Film | Daniel K. Isaac, Ryan Jamaal Swain

[@MatteBlack2024]

LOVE this… so rare to see a Black/Asian pairing - unfortunately, so nice to see positive depictions of men of color that are not over the top… MORE PLEASE!

[@dw7312]

Not rare at ALL!! Where are you from??

[@optimumreality9745]

@@Earthsylewind Exactly!

[@Anguu777]

I'm Asian looking for black bf😂

[@twill1076]

Actually its becoming more rare to see Black men with Black men.

[@Anguu777]

@@twill1076 no it's not bruhh

[@HectorGarcia1]

Terrific! Really well done. This is what a short should be.

[@_callmetre_2369]

Now I want the series. 😮‍💨 I’ve never seen a show, movie, short film, and so on that centered around a Black man & an Asian man. This was like breath of fresh air.

[@deangelobrown8287]

I AGREEEEE I WANT THIS NOW AND I WANT TO AUDITION FOR IT SO HOW LOL

[@BrothaJ365]

Monsoon (2019) with Henry Golding and Parker Sawyers

[@houseofjk2649]

TOTALLY AGREE IT WAS INDEED QUITE REFRESHING! I AM FROM NY AND SOMETIMES I FEELS VERY TRIBAL OVER HERE.

[@Itoshimi]

I agree. It’s great to be seen. This my current relationship. Asian male and black male.

[@rodericwalter2862]

This was good. The casting made sense -- I could see these people in real life having these issues.

[@RonnelB.]

I really liked the main characters. Good job!

[@marklouis1890]

Damon from Pose in this movie. Im loving it

[@yuyoikwanga7077]

So glad to see he's acting again ❤

[@marklouis1890]

@@yuyoikwanga7077 me too

[@bradbowlamma3039]

​@@yuyoikwanga7077 for real

[@realdex]

@@yuyoikwanga7077 but this was shot in 2019, before he left Pose.

[@houseofjk2649]

This film was very well written accompanied by a set of great actors. Living in an environment where you barely see interracial couples this film made my heart full.

[@rodericwalter2862]

Well said. The story line: realistic, yet moving. The scene location choices: very impressive.

[@MichaelPalmer-mh7lv]

This was terrific .The opening was too funny, Can you imagine you trying to pop the big question and the whole restaurant is doing the same thing, including the wait staff. Hilarious.

[@JohnMoses-d7w]

This is a near-perfect short story, which I guess is what a short film. should be. Congrats all around.

[@alexanderivory-brown118]

I hate it took me so long to watch this. The tears of joy for how beautifully this was written

[@vbrownactorsinger]

Yes!!! We need a series! I need to see wedding planning drama. Mothers of the grooms drama, adoption or surrogacy drama!

[@jayclark8805]

i hate this is a short story. would have loved a mini series with these characters....BRAVO!!!

[@queenyazzi6700]

OMG!!!! The Actors, the story, the directors, the producers, the comment section!!!! IM LITERALLY IN AWE 🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marklouis1890]

We need more movies like this

[@rodericwalter2862]

Ditto - excellent work and a cinematic treat.

[@randyfaris8479]

This was amazing! Sure glad it showed up in my recommended!

[@marklouis1890]

Same the story was so sweet

[@liviamansano8757]

Okay I NEED a 90 minute movie of this absolutely stunning work! As an lgbt film student, this short will go into my “inspirations” list

[@rodericwalter2862]

I would like to hear about post-production on some of your projects, film scoring issues, auditions for actors, and how you pick music, singers, and a composer.

[@TheBleachj16]

I related to Daren's general anxiety so much. The choice paralysis that comes with playing every bad scenario in your mind and psyching yourself out. Well done film.

[@tw4943]

MORE OF THIS! Men of COLOR is essential and the positive depictions are a plus. Again, MORE COLOR and thank you

[@rickied4640]

Well written, acted and directed.

[@charlesmathenge528]

Black and Asian gay love ..so beautiful..need more of this.. breaking down the barriers, they look beautiful together ❤😢

[@rodericwalter2862]

They do look good together. I wonder if the auditions were tedious.

[@_derekbuchi]

the best

[@rodericwalter2862]

@@_derekbuchi Whoever this is (that created this film, wrote it, sold it to investors deserves to go far -- very, very far. The film was absolutely amazing.

[@oiseauNoir]

Really cute about this is, we're a black & Asian couple as well. 😂

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Thank you for sharing your comment. Just to let you know: It's capital B for my Black American culture, not lower case black.

[@Itoshimi]

Same here.

[@ldc4817]

🙋🏽‍♂️

[@queenyazzi6700]

The amount of diverse and interracial couples in this film is making my heart RIDICULOUSLY warm☺️🤗☺️🤗☺️🤗☺️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤩🤩🤓

[@otakulys]

I really liked the choice not to show the actual proposal, just the second before it starts. It emphasizes that the point of the short wasn't about the proposal at all, and it actually made me tear up that it cut there, like we don't need to see to know what's happening, internally, for the character, or what will happen for them afterward. This was sweet and simple while also touching on something complex.

[@kechiotta5349]

Superb work. Love the representation of interracial couples. Beautiful film.

[@ramonaflowers2813]

So good so cute Darren is a big ball of anxious energy and Elliot is so calm and fun what a couple

[@spock2547]

Darren girl friend is a true ally for being the one looking above the heteronormative bs in that relationship.

[@aggiepride2]

This was great! I would watch a full series with these two.

[@KnijMagz]

Not gonna lie, Lara slayed. We all need a Lara in our lives.

[@omare22]

I'm like Lara most of the time, so yeah I immediatly agree with everything she said

[@carl056]

Stop!!! I loved this. Just the right amount of drama

[@eleasandrinhoarantes3078]

Private and personal proposals are best . I understand a lot of people want the validation of other people seeing , but it’s not about them , it’s about the 2 of you

[@mrm112776]

I appreciated the genuine chemistry, very very sweet! Thank you for the smile ☺

[@AmanCreatesArt]

Great chemistry! I would watch this as a series!

[@rodericwalter2862]

I am pleasantly shocked that multiple people are specifically requesting a series! Smart!

[@NerdPlayhouse]

brilliant. Darren's anxiety is masterfully presented and oh so relatable. Elliot's love, support and patience are rock solid and beautiful.

[@franklinaucapina1741]

Ryan Jamaal Swain was amazing in Pose so it's so nice seeing on this! Great film!

[@AveSinistra]

Finally a black/asian couple FINALLY

[@keyplayer123]

Thank you for a natural and believable story. I know they're just characters but I hope they're happy forever!

[@brucerosepapa3748]

Loved this movie! Great to see a diverse casting too. Asian/People of Color in front-and-center-roles...more please! Thank you.

[@Ceares]

This was lovely. They are such a cute couple, and Elliot's sister and Darren's friend are great. The multiple proposals at the restaurant was hilarious. This works great as a short but I would have loved a full film too. I have to say though, my anxiety was off the charts watching him stand in the street like that.

[@brentfisher6484]

Wonderful! Would enjoy a longer version that includes 'the back story.' Two appealing men in a very lovely and appealing story. Thanks

[@jqncrr]

I thoroughly enjoyed this mini film and what makes it better is that they actually look good together and could pass as a real couple. I would love to see Black men dating each other in a gay series but I’m happy someone took the initiative to include an Asian man. Nothing is wrong with loving a white guy but it’s refreshing to see other groups of people be loved. Hopefully they’ll see all the love this is getting and they’ll turn this into a series!

[@oiseauNoir]

Finalement. A Short that's in English. My partner & I did one of those games on a cruise in 2003. We only got one answer right, yet we're still together.

[@louisdewit4429]

F…. Beautiful. It made me cry. This is what i’ve wanted my whole life. I’m now 66. As most Gay men, single. If you can love …. then do it. ❤

[@Aaron400]

It's nice to see blacks and asians guys dating. Nice to see something different.

[@d12kiem7]

As an Asian guy I've had better luck with Black men than other Asian men.

[@Aaron400]

@@d12kiem7 wow me too. I've had more success with Asian guys than other black guys. Lol.

[@itsnatemate7697]

@@Aaron400let me know when y’all link up LMFAO 😭

[@KnijMagz]

@@itsnatemate7697 Lmao you right, you right.

[@Aaron400]

@@itsnatemate7697 I'll let you know if I do.

[@tonybarlow4291]

Nicely done. I was caught up from beginning to end. And both actors are real cuties

[@drnickcarter]

Darren get yo ass out the street, you in NYC, lol. Loved the film BTW.

[@lancecdcw]

This is what I’ve been wanting to see. This couple was so beautiful to watch. The story was perfectly what I needed to see. The couple was so attractive. I got a strong sense of the characters instantly thanks to the combination of the acting, directing, and script. Elliot’s look for the engagement party was *chef’s kiss* Micro-coming out is so real. Thanks for creating a word for that feeling. Darren’s anxiety is relatable. Great film. I’m glad the algorithm got this suggestion right. Great job all around! ❤

[@henrydenner5448]

Awesome! For those who will understand this: CAIRO AND GAVREEL FAMOUS STREET SCENES!!! ❤❤❤

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

The unified scream was the best.

[@hlonimawela4413]

Beautiful! We need more , I would definitely watch this series

[@harryliu2923]

This was so cute and entertaining, I’d love this to be a series. It’s refreshing to see a LGBTQ couple that aren’t both white or one of them white and I say this not to be divisive but representation really matters.

[@yamkelanintika6973]

What a soothing and captivating queer story! So relatable! I so want a longer version. A series, maybe. I'm sold. What a cathartic watch. Loved the cinematography as well. I'm definitely recommending this!

[@Melarona23]

Brilliant shortl film! Social anxiety is nothing easy to handle. Its also refrshing to see a black and asian pairing.❤❤

[@Jupiterwillow]

Such a beautiful film and an accurate depiction of social anxiety.💕

[@gareth.6657]

We really need to see this in a series. This is an underexploited niche in gay drama.

[@picassofriend3289]

wtf- I was screaming too! 😂 This is more than just a film, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to reflect, experience, laugh, question… ❤

[@k4zz1i]

I love this so much, I want more. Black and Asian gay relationship epic! I wish this was a whole movie!!!

[@Shawndoe08]

Super cute! Please give me more. I loved how this film address a lot of the anxiety of posing the question as a Lgbtq person.

[@sm2353]

Good stuff! Good acting, good script, good direction.... Good stuff, thank you!

[@dearzuko]

THIS KIND OF CONTENT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I LOVED THIS

[@TimCarey215]

This was a great short film. I teared up at the end

[@CarlosSilva-td3nn]

Sooo cute!!! Many thanks from Sao Paulo, Brazil.❤️🙏

[@abrahamboniface6305]

Love Them ❤

[@stephenstephen1505]

Beautifully done - the conjunction of great directing and acting. You have a huge future. Well done!

[@kivonshe]

I love it!!!!! The laughs were perfectly placed n the deep dialogue esp in the bar was PERFECT! The crux. N the ending omg I was tearing up

[@saurabhbondre7520]

This short film is absolutely superb, David. I really liked it. A lot of positive depiction of somin (queer) life in there. This comedy definitely teaches a lot. And BTW, proposal at a zebra crossing sounds definitely romantic! All the Best for your future endeavors.

[@craig2469]

KZbin recommend this. Glad I watched. I loved it frfr 🔥🔥

[@ladybird131]

Omg that was so good. I am crying here!!! Shirt and sweet but why am I craving more?!!! I think I need more. Please ❤

[@joshuae.705]

This film made my little gay heart so happy 😩😭😍… Thank you for that representation 🔥🌈🙏🏾

[@VicSant0]

I need more! Lol this was beautifully done🙌🏾

[@royalgreenlantern]

love this. This should be turned into a full show

[@Cityvega]

Wow... great topic for a short film. We couldn't avoid to include it in our web magazine... Thanks a lot for sharing it... Kisses & hugs!

[@AaronHolland]

Love this! exactly the right vibe and the characters felt real. Especially the Best friend. loved her.

[@sherrickwatson678]

This was so good! Why am I crying like a baby tho!?!!??? 🥰

[@thatonemoodyguy]

Love this!!! Need a full-length film or series. These characters are AWESOME, this is excellent filmmaking ❤

[@andys6303]

really totally funny， high quality filming

[@charlesyost8507]

Absolutely terrific movie! Great writing, and acting! Love From Orlando

[@brandonjuliuslee]

I absolutely loved this!

[@nuwanarts20089]

Beautiful!!! Loved it! Rated it on IMDb!! Got a 10/10; from me!! Noticed, David Scala, that you directed Grotto too, which I saw some years back!!

[@ricardored207]

Two words: nicely done‼️🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟

[@billycarroll9153]

Loved this so much. It made my day.

[@crownjewel832]

Loved this beautifully written short! We need a full feature movie or a series next. I'd really enjoy following the lives of these amazing characters!

[@BlerdTV11]

Love seeing this. This is a fun idea. Love seeing the black and asian couple dynamic and the pressures of getting engaged. Beautiful stuff.

[@thereignofhoe]

This is really good.

[@piscesgroovesupreme]

Oh this was BEAUTIFUL 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@hisroyalhighness1609]

Such simply cute short film. I now need to see the wedding.

[@sdavis6456]

More please! Loved it! 🫶🏾

[@dwoods8686]

This was so beautiful to watch! Absolutely loved this

[@blkstele]

Wow thank you to some of the posters. I was having ALL types of thoughts watching this film. So beautiful.

[@kennethjacobs6049]

Beautiful movie really nice to see that it's a black guy and a Asian guy to show that love comes in spectrums this could be a series.

[@fredvomlehn8457]

Really wonderful!! Thanks

[@helloxonsfan]

This is a great little movie...!!! 👍🏽

[@lonpettigrew5533]

Very simple to the point and beautifully portrayed! 👍🏾👌🏾❤️

[@dougrobnyc]

Loved It! Loved It! Loved It!

[@richardwhitehouse8762]

I guess short form is still where the money is... Very nicely done. Understated, stylish. And short. 😅

[@DajuanH.]

This was so good, really enjoyed it 🤙🏾.

[@myathtoozaw7282]

Lara actress's voice is so soothing btw... and the character herself is really a good fri tho❤❤

[@adamybarra3518]

I’m not crying you are!

[@JMNYC5]

...Adorable, great actors, narrative and ambiance...🧡

[@tonyholcombe8193]

This is really GREAT!!

[@guyinabluetanktop1943]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! 😍😍😍

[@FabianFleitas1989]

Laura is the best friend we all need! Also, beautiful film. I need more of this, please and thank you ❤

[@GreenVoyagerr]

Great film love it 🥳, very well written & awesome acting!