Really enjoyed this. I thought is was very interesting but not surprising as his father's reaction is still so common place in 2023. Well done.

Just finished watching Stillman's Portrait. Fathers; they can be a best friend or a malevolent stranger. This is a strong piece, I feel. I was caught in the story; strong performances and visuals. I hope you're continuing to create.

Excellent film, I'm one of the lucky guys. When I told my Dad I was gay he took a step back looked at me and said "So, it's not like it's illegal!".

Never like short films/stories as they don't seem to have a beginning or an end.

Amazing work of art. Perfect light, cuts, acting, colors...The film itself its a beautiful paint in every sense. It touched my soul in so many ways. Countless gay people went or are in the same or similar situation. To some was the mother that rejected them, me included in this group, to others mother and father. His courage to do what was "needed" was well connected with his ability to get out of what was making it impossible for him to paint a self painting.

Thanks for an atypical ending. Victory, but not sweet. We struggle. That doesn’t go away. Our scars will always show, for us at least.

I really like your cinematography. It is so grand and sophisticated. You have done an excellent job in communicating the emotions of stillman.

A powerful film. Kudos to the writer/director. The dialogue, cinematography and even the colors set the mood and the tone. Both loss and acceptance all poured into the main character's (art) work and also into this very film by the writer/director. Do NOT stop making films- this was a (short) masterpiece. Thank you for making it....

Beautiful short clip, Touches the scar tissue of my heart, rejection and hatred from my Dad

I just watched an interview of you in I'm From Driftwood and loved the way you used art to cope with your struggles and this short film reflects it. Thanks for putting this artwork out!

Brilliant!!! Inspiration often comes from pain and conflicted feelings of insecurity...and rejection. You've captured this perfectly....sadly.... triumphantly!!! Bravo! (Even though the romantic within me hated the honesty)

Only one thing wrong with this film and I'm sure everyone would agree. Yes! It wasn't long enough.

Thank you sooo much for creating this film. Regardless of the outcome with his father, he seemed very relieved with himself at the end. Him smiling at the broken mirror at the end is very similar to what I'm dealing with now. Thank you again for creating an amazing film

The unspoken emotional nuances of this stunning film is palpable and permeates throughout, much like life, it leaves one to yearn for something more...I wanted to see a prologue of Stillman's life with his dad prior so that I can get a better understanding of what led them to this heart breaking point on the lake... Bravo!

The artist is very handsome -- great face and terrific profile with large hazel eyes under heavy dark brows -- surely an artist whose (self) portrait is most welcome!

The plot is amazing. The chronological scenes deliver the message. Amazing stills and angles, they show cased a lot, actors perfectly cast. The drawings were touching and the coming out was so touching. This, most certainly, has had a finger laid on each and everyone of the viewers. AH-MAY-ZING 😭😭😭😭

Great job on this to all who were involved and especially Joshua.

Loved everything about it. It was beautiful and heartbreaking because of the Dad's reaction. Congrats on your film💕💕💕

Excellent from beginning to end. Everything was well done. Congratulations!!!

Entirely beautiful made short film. A homage to the soul.