Hit Astray (2024) - Official Short Film

Directed by award-winning filmmakers Jared Palomares & Andrew Perez comes the multi-award-winning student short film Hit Astray.
Synopsis:
In the summer of 2008, we follow Santi along with his hometown friends in the South Texas suburbs. Over their long friendship, Santi has become more infatuated with his best friend, Dylan. However, an unexpected tragedy changes the trajectory of their lives. Leaving Santi struggling with his sense of reality and self-acceptance.
Directed by: Jared Palomares & Andrew Carlos Perez Gonzalez
Written by: Jared Palomares
Produced by: Jared Palomares & Andrew Carlos Perez Gonzalez
Edited by: Andrew Perez
Director of Photography: Andrew Carlos Perez Gonzalez
Music by: Joseph Golez
Sound: Ramiro Castro Jr.
"Know You Less" - Lost In Limbo
Adrian Rodriguez-DiBella as "Santi"
Aaron Guerrero as "Dylan"
Alondra Gonzalez as "Natalie"
Diego Garza as "Marco"
A short film made in partial fulfillment of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Theatre, Film & TV department.
Adv Film and Video Production.
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[@jared.palomares]

Thank you all for the great messages and the overwhelming support. Make sure to like and share this short film. We worked hard and we hope to create more soon!

[@bradleyswinderman7442]

have lost 2 close friends to gun murders; PTSD sucks...only the pain remains, home alone...hope everyone watches this powerful message & follows the two links at the end! Gratefully

[@miac670]

Thought this was a happy short film until it turned into The Black Phone 😭

[@NO0_ONE]

Fr bro like I've been binge watching gay short films and this poor soul just wants to see two adorable gay characters live a happily ever after 😭 is that too much to ask for? 💔🥺

[@winsboy]

@@NO0_ONE I hope you're able to watch: Red, White, & Royal Blue - Heartstoppers - Young Royals for the kinds of stories/endings we deserve! Wishing you much peace & love! ☮❤

[@joshuae.705]

@@NO0_ONEomg. Tell me about it , say it louder for the ones in the back. 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@megindenver]

The title of the book with the yellow and white cover that is on the coffee table in the last scene (in Español) is J D Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye”…. The main character of the novel struggles as young man to be able to relate to other people. The two guys struggle to express how they feel toward each other. …until it is too late to do so, except for the “extra-ordinary”, “super-ordinary” communication. Powerful short film! How much love have we (I) lost out of fear and caution, worrying about what the other may think or feel. Oh my…

[@tyype0]

you do know gays can have happy endings right 💀

[@ninocaruana945]

Enjoyed this film 🎥 well acted, written and directed, thanks for posting it

[@billycarroll9153]

This is a film you need to watch several times to capture all the subtle nuances between the 2 main characters. As much as I enjoyed this film, I just wish the LGBT+ community could have more happy endings. Bravo to directors/writers.

[@crowwatcher172]

I'm tired of gay tragedy.

[@CarlosHernandez-jo9kh]

Good, but we need more happy endings

[@davidcagle9121]

Really nice acting and chemistry between everyone.

[@MARKSVIGIL]

What incredible insight you have as a filmmaker. Gorgeous cinematography! Good acting. Original story. Thabk you!❤

[@KenoshaGuy72]

oh the sadness of a lost love is overwhelming 💔💔💔💔💔

[@danielwieten8617]

This was confusing as hell. The second I started to care about the characters it turned into a supernatural murder mystery. The chemistry is there, the acting is okay, the cinematography is stellar...but the writing lost me.

[@penboyasgod6103]

I felt exactly the same thing. I understand dying and death, but I don't relish silly "supernatural" bs like the phone ringing and I also didn't like not seeing anyone at the scene of the "shooting" [besides the bf] --- who was doing it? And 3 shots? Was the last one a suicide? Horror isn't my genre unless it's done much better than something like this. I prefer much better written gay stories. Too bad, the 2 actors have potential with better writing.

[@germanespinosa4578]

​@@penboyasgod6103 mi crush murió hace ya mucho tiempo.. me hubiera gustado tener la oportunidad de comunicarme con el después de muerto, hubiera sido tan lindo... La tristeza de lo que nunca fue.. 😢😢😢😢

[@penboyasgod6103]

@@germanespinosa4578 No personal offense, but you should already KNOW that is IMPOSSIBLE. I understand sadness, but get real about this.

[@egalitarian-rex]

⁠​⁠@@penboyasgod6103Living free of superstition and faith based delusions is a prerequisite for intelligence in my opinion. From an early age, I rejected everything those around me believed unless science backed it up. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and The ACLU have my respect and support, always. However, when Atheists are dealing with deep grief a struggle can ensue. When my husband of thirty six years died my emotions were intense. I too found myself bargaining for a chance to have one last conversation. I wished aloud that I had suffered and died instead of him. Thoughts like those are triggered by overwhelming waves of grief which feel powerful enough to crush you. I’ve had six months, pharmaceuticals, regular counseling sessions, and while I’m grateful for every bit of that support, ultimately it is my innate rationality and strength which comforted me most. I wouldn’t criticize someone for behaving contrary to reason or logic during intense grief. Sympathy, empathy, compassion, and acceptance are admirable traits in a secular world. Wouldn’t you agree?

[@EllenMS73]

I just went through so many emotions in the span of 20 minutes. 👏

[@BBQNBLUES]

a Tip: Make sure the set's phone is Plugged in :)

[@benwillys5503]

Great job! 👏👏

[@jared.palomares]

Thank you!

[@bradfordlandrum29]

Excellent work! Tank you!

[@gossimer3]

Love never dies. ❤

[@ericcarlson3746]

Woudn't have minded seeing more of the longhair skaterboy, Diego Garza

[@FlancoMarkoso]

great movie!!

[@NEILREALISTA]

Heartwarming.

[@otismack]

What a terribly sad film. It underlines why people should say 'I love you' to those that they do. Remember 'love' is natural and has no boundaries or human control. We all look for love, and when it comes it is magic, irrespective of gender. Hate and prohibition is taught.

[@howardsmithson5918]

I’m too sad to comment other than to say I will watch it again someday ❤😢❤

[@robmckay5421]

me too

[@vailhere]

that took a turn…

[@lovemoviesful2]

I don't get how and why he gets shot...was it a random bullet just happen to fly his way? Did someone purposely shot at him? He gets hit on the third shot..

[@someoneelse9637]

Was Dylan hit by a random stray bullet? Living in Germany, this appears so unimaginable to me ...

[@donavonyoung3108]

As an American I wish I could say the same. Mach's gut.

[@ratoinsignificante]

In Brazil this is rare but it happens a lot...

[@ericcarlson3746]

after someone fired twice already

[@JustM2024]

As the other commenter said, as an American, we live with that possibility every day.

[@dougrobnyc]

Beautifully sweet.

[@joereda5668]

Excellent!!!

[@Christian-eb9nt]

"multi-award-winning" - what were the awards please?

[@JustM2024]

Very powerful.

[@srdovid31]

Impressive and strong 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@southenglish1]

There was no need to include the "cigarette" in the storyline.

[@penboyasgod6103]

Totally agree.

[@afishcalledwanda]

What is the deep message of the movie? You shouldn't live in the States because of this almighty NRA? I don't get the flick.

[@gibby3198]

That you should always cherish the ones around you now before the un-thinkable happens, and your left with a lifetime of regret…

[@afishcalledwanda]

@@gibby3198 Are you American? Probably. Because you didn't get my point. In your country, it is anything but "un-thinkable" to get shot at and die from. Since 1960 until today more people have died in your country from domestic shootings - all killed by "friendly fire" - than in all wars combined the US was ever involved in, since your Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Iraq... so this is not a gay movie, it's an (anti-)NRA movie... - Peace.🕊

[@redsphotos1856]

where were you on January 6th boss

[@afishcalledwanda]

@@redsphotos1856 Luckily not being American, I had the great priviledge to watch this Absurdistan story in D.C. from Europe.

[@JustM2024]

The message seems to be don't be afraid to say I love you. It seemed so clear to me. Tomorrow is not promised.

[@InaDeuber]

I am sobbing

[@swoooah]

me too

[@ElijahMarck]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥

[@аленапрокуда-з4в]

😭😭😭😭

[@Arman.Ua01]

😊

[@mtw1234]

Day late and a dollar short dude.

[@der_Allsehende_Seher]

Noi noi i gang alloi hoi

[@aven.r]

Was this plot written by AI???😭

[@SYLLASAlmeida]

Sem graça 🤔

[@ClaireMunich]

Well, that was depressing as hell. I will remember the names and never watch anything these two produce.

[@KeithBrownOldLondonBusLtd]

Living ing in France where shooting is a popular weekend activity, you have tragedy like this once or twice every year. Excellent film and well edited.

[@ediorfitzgerald1478]

Imagine living in a place where this happens everyday. We do in the U.S.

[@ClaireMunich]

@@ediorfitzgerald1478 Chicago?

[@humarahimachalhumarishaan6471]

You should say what's in your heart while you have time, who knows later whether you get the time or not

[@EvanderY]

Beautiful and Tragic. As gay men we go through so much. This really hit hard. Deep Message. Added to favorites and sharing with my friends and family. Im from Rgv as well ❤❤❤

[@emendoza1386]

This hits home hard...I had the chance to spend the night with someone that I loved but opted not to because I was afraid. He died the next day, This is the only regret that I have in my life.

[@just_a_random_dude_404]

I'm sorry to hear that ❤️ hope you're doing great!

[@emendoza1386]

@@just_a_random_dude_404 thank you. I think we sometimes make decisions out of fear and because of it...what I have learned is that being afraid is only temporary. Regret is forever..Take the Chance!

[@germanespinosa4578]

​@@emendoza1386 gran frase... 😢

[@emendoza1386]

@@germanespinosa4578 🫂

[@doris1779]

Did anyone else get chills down their back when the mom said that Dylan died

[@swoooah]

yes i did 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@dubarwindsor7245]

mkay, interesting. but the fact that bro got hit by a random bullet on the THIRD try is crazy. and this TELEPHONE he keeps playing with is ruffling my feathers

[@rafaelmoreno9597]

Best short I've seen all in quite a while. Congrats!

[@arthurcrunden6107]

I had a hard time watching this because it hit home for me I just wish that everyone can be accepted for who they are and who they love

[@judithnegron8775]

Da pena admitir que todavía vivimos en una sociedad donde esto es la realidad. 😢

[@MarianaMendez-bk9sk]

esaxti..👌

[@santibeery1340]

Great story and good acting. It made you feel!!

[@rppacademic]

Smoking is stupid ... destroys the video.

[@michaelw6222]

On the upside, at least Santi didn't have to kiss a smoker.

[@sawyerpoet]

Aren’t you clever.

[@penboyasgod6103]

They could have *and should have* left out the smoking.

[@PrinceSilas-td4bl]

That girl is annoying

[@XtremeSportX247]

💖💝🤎❤️💜🩵💙💚💛🧡🩷 I SO SICK OF THESE SHORT FILMS ENDING IN DEATH OR SELF INFLICTED WOUNDS.... LGBT ARE HAPPY LIVING PEOPLE... ITS NOT ALWAYS EASY, BUT ITS LOVE. LOVE IS LOVE

[@EvanderY]

Can I please have the name of the song and artist that plays at the end. Its so somber but beautiful. I thought it was Know you less by lost in limbo but nothing is coming out on KZbin 😢

[@alejandrodominguez3889]

Muy buena pelicula

[@murilogoulart4935]

Why gay movies always end up in a tragedy?

[@antoniadefatimasoares6031]

Retirei 👍,não entendi se ele morreu ou não

[@jordanwalker4466]

Okay, ouch. 🤍

[@citlallyrodriguez6160]

Exelente!!

[@Alex281088]

the smoking scene is soooo romantic 🥰😍

[@jenobi111]

You guys are amazing! Can’t wait for more!🩷

[@arturovaldemar]

He cries with no tears. =/

[@JaneC-dx8vw]

This was a beautiful short film. Absolutely perfect. Good job to everyone who worked on and in it. 🫶🫶🫶