Director's statement: I am a 23 year old LGBT actor & singer-songwriter. I’ve been a professional actor for a decade now and have been on Hulu’s “Love, Victor”, NBC’s “This Is Us”, Netflix’s “American Vandal” and more. This song and its music video are about my high school girlfriend. I grew up in Kentucky and it wasn’t always a safe space to be myself. When I would finally get the courage to come out to someone, they would act like no one can know. My girlfriend included - she didn’t want people to know we were together. The music video showcases how much I miss the good times with her, even though it wasn’t the ideal situation, or the best relationship. Every guitar riff, sound & shot was designed to elicit the feeling of longing, the indelible memories and everlasting connection we associate with first loves. I had no budget but I love telling stories and I have made it my life’s mission to do so. Thank you so much for providing the space to showcase and celebrate storytellers.
