Cookies Left Out to Cool is an exploration of my own childhood and relationship with my grandmother, and the decision to finally come to terms with my authentic self, stripping away the fear and pain of hiding. The film seeks to capture the juxtaposition of the warmth, the love, and connection between grandson and grandmother, and the deep-seeded fear of rejection, dismissal, and lack of acceptance at stake when coming out as gay.
When I was processing my sexuality, I was terrified to reveal myself to my grandparents in fear of their reaction. Having grown up in a religious household, being gay wasn’t accepted or discussed openly. The way my coming out to my grandparents happened is something that I wish had gone differently. I am making this film because I feel the deep desire to explore my relationship with my grandma post-coming out, seeing how this story could have played out.
Cast & Crew
Luke: Samuel Ludens
Wyonne: Ina Pinkney
Director: Adamson Novak
Producer: Adamson Novak
Writer: Adamson Novak
1st AD: Jillian Walls
Director of Photography: Taylor Peterson
1st AC: Alyson Wong
1st AC: Kylie Ramirez
Gaffer: Ryder Allen
Sound Mixer: Cristian Cholula
Script Supervisor: Sadie Dallas
BTS Photographer: Jules Martinez
Editor: Adamson Novak
Sound Designer: Lucas Haviland
Composer: Ilia Klimenchenko
