“PAUSE” (short film)

The PAUSE Campaign is social marketing campaign developed by Eight Peace Productions in collaboration with AID Atlanta's Evolution Project. "PAUSE" is a short film that tells four intertwining tales that connect a group of gay men through their decisions. The film is intentionally vague and open ended. We hope that viewers see themselves, their lovers, & friends in this short film. PAUSE isn't about safe sex, it's not about transmission, nor is it about alarming statistics. PAUSE is us. It's a glimpse into our passion, desire, connections, sex and decisions. We want nothing more than for viewers to ponder the possibilities as they view this short film. Why? Because, the impact of our decisions, sexual or otherwise, goes far beyond infection rates. Our decisions have a tremendous impact on how we see ourselves and how we impact the men in our lives. The film is meant to remind us that everything is a choice and one of the best choices one can make is taking a moment to think. Give yourself a PAUSE. Allow yourself to contemplate before making any decision.
Chase Simmons
Writes, Produced & Directed
[e-mail]
CAST:
PHILLIP...Wayman Stewart
REAGAN...Davien Harlis
MIKE...Asa Millar
ALEX...Markell Williams
DAVID...Jon Diggs
Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, & Branding:
Chase Adair Simmons, Eight Peace Productions, LLC
Director of Photography:
Romaine Phillips, Romaine Phillips Productions (www.romainephillips.com)
Associate Producer & Make Up Artist:
Dominique Doyle, SoChevon MakeUp (www.sochevon.com)
Boom Operator & Production Assistant:
Jeff Kitchen

[@bigsexxxyt04]

For this to be a short film, it definitely delivers a strong and powerful message to make people aware that you have to be accountable for your own actions. Also, you have to PAUSE for a moment to determine if your decisions are going to make a positive or negative impact in your life. Overall, I truly enjoyed this great short film.

[@J.leeHoliday]

I wish film maker's make gay film without that stigma and dogma of HIV and Testing surrounding gay men. We should all be aware of the risk and always play safe in our personal sexual lives and in any sexual relationship straight or gay.

[@kingalejandro1343]

Tommy Holiday I agree

[@kimberlyfleming3145]

King Alejandro Me too.

[@Simmieeee]

yeah fa real. us gays aren't just a bunch of sluts.

[@Prettiboimico]

Simon Carrick yes we are 😂😂

[@Simmieeee]

just because I suck dick more than I have a social life doesn't make me a slut 💁😏😉

[@avionlegend5695]

The attraction between two men is no difference of the attraction you have for a woman. You have to open your mind and heart and feel what is good and right for you. Many have went thru different experiences to which made them attracted to the same sex, but when the day is over, love is love no matter if its a man/woman, woman/woman or man/man.

[@MeganKugs]

💕

[@enlove01]

I'm so glad everyone is getting what the intentions of the project are. Thank you for supporting the campaign!

[@97stonealex]

Dang I love it...and Brandy paint this house that's one of my favs....but that ring on that guy hand with the gray shirt I must have on

[@julielemon7383]

I love the soundtrack!!!!

[@MrLiveyourlife66]

Those last too brothas, just so phine!!

[@cartoonmangary4642]

I love this awesome and not stereotyping as TV does. I dislike when they do that...u guys keep it real

[@PHocalPoint2]

Excellent short film! Very well written and nicely acted. This film may have the best motto of the century!

[@TLoso]

I just had to share this on all platforms I'm currently on. We never know how our interconnect ...Twitter made me realize this and change my ways. It was my ephipany hopefully this film is one for others.

[@chenliweizhou6647]

oh my gosh! That's so sweeeeeeeett!

[@boyhig]

congrats on your nomination at Hotter Than July Fest.

[@Blacqlove]

OMG I LOVE THIS. WE NEED TO SEE MORE SERIES LIKE THIS ON .I HOPE THIS CONTINUES AS A SERIES..

[@sbmwa12]

Great job and great message!

[@demarcomixon]

Great acting!!!!

[@erikderonblack357]

to Tommy holiday I could not agree more With your comment it is very important for people to understand that anything we do that includes another person some sort of thought needs to be put in as doing what is best for both parties involved with that said I much look forward to better writings to show that we gay men can and do live without fear and have much class about ourselves and we do care for our bodies and whom we let explore. great to have had a chance to convey this in this simple response. take care peace&blessings

[@damonewilliams3694]

I wasn't (and I don't think Anti was) suggesting that "gorgeous" = shallow, or that because characters are sexually active they are promiscuous. I was speaking to the broader reality that WE as a community face when it comes to representations of us in media. :-) Thanks for companion suggestion!

[@mauricef7]

I have grown to like this wow they was all out there no worries...

[@RonaldMatters]

Posting this on my blog right now! Love that you guys want to educate the community on the importance of safe sex!

[@rockeebayb]

I enjoyed. But yesssssss for brandy! !

[@BGPZone]

Great project fellas, well done. Good to see several young men involve in community action!

[@ellDiavolo666]

Jesus! Ive never thought men love can be so passionate!!!!! Now I get it. Homophobes are just jelous :-P

[@damitajo10]

ell diavolo TRUE THAT!!!

[@tamiagardner1621]

great work!!!!

[@cdvicon]

Loved ever scene you painted!! Now we have seen the first floor......

[@jayrizzo07]

That was great!

[@PhillySekou]

Love the video.

[@danzappi8198]

WoW!! I hope to see more films like this

[@KCIDL]

This was soooo many things in 1. Hot !, Made you think !, & left me wanting MORE !! I can't wait !!!! Does this have a fan page on Facebook ?

[@SexyDarkSkin3000]

This video was fun. The last two couples were really cute.

[@damonewilliams3694]

I absolutely agree. Until I got to the end of the film, and read the blurb about what this film is for, I was turned off. We, as a community, are saturated with images of Black Queer men who are (as Anti said) gorgeous (shallow), promiscuous, and obsessed with raw sex. Though there are those members of our community who fit that mold, that's not all of us. Def would love to see the reasoning for the film added to it! :-)

[@lyricalmoonlite]

loved it

[@Blacqlove]

when is this going to be a regular series????

[@DeLucus]

WOW!!! LOVE IT!!! ;-)

[@the1atcpc]

Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hilariulalong6118]

H😮😅boys .i lke

[@Vinylhabibi]

Davien!

[@2BK6]

Lawd yall left me hanging........whewwwww

[@CakesCoutureIconic]

Yes yes yes. This gave me so much life:-P

[@sleepin4]

Why is it not working?

[@lbriggs367]

I enjoy it hopefully it could be many more

[@silkyblack2006]

This is so true of what goes on thanks for keeping it real

[@Simmieeee]

ur really hot

[@silkyblack2006]

+Simon Carrick thanks

[@Simmieeee]

+silkyblack2006 you are welcome boo p.s we're getting married

[@bristoluk3836]

Good film

[@WatchOURVIEWtv]

Great Job you guys!! keep it up! -Nu

[@fredhenley15]

Love it all

[@silkyblack2006]

hey how you been I know it's been a minute

[@priscillacalhoun1774]

Well done. Amazing message!!!!!

[@EightPeace]

Priscilla Calhoun Thanks Mom! 👌🏾😘

[@enlove01]

Oh! Thank you. Ive never done makeup for anyone but myself BUT I will try.

[@Fatidboi1]

Four Years, later he still got that damn ring!! 😁

[@theoryg]

That was sensational! Much better then any Xtube post or porn session. It had realism, cleanliness and was filmed with sensual details not often covered. Its new, modern and hopefully breaks stereotypes of the past. Well heeled black guys are new stuff sometimes in this sense.

[@NJ-ds4ft]

Nice ending

[@ariesmarch]

i like it

[@MeganKugs]

What happened to this channel? ☹️ I really enjoyed it and it’s messages and style and now it’s been years since a new projects come out. Does anyone know if anyone involved with eight piece is doing anything new?

[@merquryj]

Very creative......

[@demarcomixon]

What are the names of the songs? Their awesome.

[@ctaylor7437]

great piece but I hate that it was an affirmation of art imitating life...all too often black gay males are seen as hyper-sexualized and non-committal and this piece speaks directly to this demographic....I hope people see this for its message and not all the muscles and smiles...

[@PrinceLeigh]

Excellent Work!! THE MESSAGE WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR!!!!! Can't wait to see y'all on the big screen!!

[@roberttaylor6046]

Wassup yoboinewnue

[@princeecho8317]

6:08 is the exact reason why I'm single.

[@godwillgodway8245]

SAME HERE BRO. I NEED GOOD FRIENDS.

[@princeecho8317]

Godwill GODWAY can't trust anybody

[@givenname2317]

***** Especially in "atlanta"

[@ROUGHCANE]

NICE SHORT FILM. I SEE A WHOLE FULL STORY HERE . " EIGHTPEACE " WILL THERE BE ANY MORE FILMS LIKE THIS OR THIS STORY TOLD IN A FULL FEATURE FILM ? - THE CAST IS GREAT AND GOODLOOKING AND ACTED VERY WELL . - LET US " HUNGRY FOR MORE GOOD BLACK GAY FILM LOVERS " KNOW SOMETHING OK ?

[@lifeisthedash]

tweet brandy this,,,,lol

[@ihate40]

The guy in the grey shirt is fine

[@kimberlyfleming3145]

I agree. The finest one in the film. Love his eyebrows.

[@timmywatson7552]

feel sorry for he love the guy for 4 yrs and cheats on him; i'm upset

[@chcltkisses]

Wow

[@enlove01]

I did it myself. Is it bad???

[@EightPeace]

We've been overwhelmed at the response to this project! Thanks for over 80,000 views! Please enjoy a glimpse into some of the less sexy moments of the shoot. Be on the look out for more from Eight Peace Productions in the very near future. ---- Chase Simmons @chase8PP/ www.chasesimmons.com kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbJY6uXo8aZpMk

[@bakers.a.m-chaoticcalm4343]

sequel!!! Please!!! Man this message is needed.

[@EightPeace]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHqxdGmgmcRmZ5o

[@Crushteet]

Am I missing something???

[@latralepalace]

ooooooooooooohhhhh!!!!! THIS SHIT WAS DEEP AS FUCK!!!!! WHERE THE FUCK IS SOME MORE OF THIS SHIT AT!!!! I FUCKS WITH THIS SHIT!!! THIS SHIT REAL AS FUCK!!! I LOVE THIS SHIT!!!

[@silkyblack2006]

any new projects??

[@givenname2317]

No...NYCHA isn't constructing "projects" anymore.

[@blackbroly]

An can I ask another question what's the attraction between two men I really don't see it

[@blackbroly]

zamakhosi oupa nah I'm not gay I just find yall world interesting

[@teammmx]

black broly Well, talking in person is the best way to get to know gay people. You don't have to be gay to have a discussion face to face.

[@blackbroly]

Teammm you right I actually want a gay friend just to pick there mind BC I heard y'all world is solo different

[@teammmx]

black broly Yea, a gay person's world is a little different because we have a different human experience. But in most ways we're just like everyone else. Go to a gay bar and play some pool or something. I'm sure someone will talk to you if you're nice.

[@Simmieeee]

+black broly I'm gay, I'm attracted to guys as you are attracted to girls.

[@user-sd5bb9mt8o]

I really like movie

[@onelovelybe]

I really loved it! Everyone's acting was on que w/ a great msg to share.

[@priscillacalhoun17]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@pics2share]

Since when does being gorgeous, or thought gougeous, automatically equal "shallow"? Those who might be perceived as not so gorgeous can't possibly be shallow? Enjoyed the vid, though.

[@WillnSC]

Yaaas for Brandy's "Paint this House" at 7:00!!!

[@SomoIya-qh7jz]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@arthur-fr6xt]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@givenname2317]

John Diggs is so attractive

[@Haitiangirl23]

Who’s that

[@candyraindrops4]

Crazy graphic. Gay doesn't have a so called "typical" face or disposition I see from the guys I see who made comments...

[@greatgatsbychicago]

Tragic

[@shakawalker9814]

7:02 is why im single

[@dgbricolage4791]

111k

[@user-oi2ls7vl4n]

Both of these men are fine asf 🤤😭 Damn I love black men

[@erikderonblack357]

to Tommy holiday I could not agree more With your comment it is very important for people to understand that anything we do that includes another person some sort of thought needs to be put in as doing what is best for both parties involved with that said I much look forward to better writings to show that we gay men can and do live without fear and have much class about ourselves and we do care for our bodies and whom we let explore. great to have had a chance to convey this in this simple response. take care peace&blessings