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When a closeted foot-fetishist loses both his husband and his longtime job as a shoe salesman, he plunges into hilariously awkward ‘foot longing’ dates and a wild Palm Springs adventure—only to discover that true acceptance (and love) can come from embracing every part of who he is.

Synopsis

When Chris, a shoe store salesman, loses both his longtime husband and his job, his buttoned-up life is tossed heels over head.

Perhaps as a respite from his grief, his unexplored but long-time interest in feet – what he calls his “foot longing” – begins to tiptoe to the forefront of his thoughts. As a disabled gay man, Chris’s best friend Greg has some experience with fetishists who are drawn to his wheelchair. He pushes Chris to step into his fantasies, hop over his shame, and dip a toe into the warm waters of his fantasies.

Wild encounters follow with a relationship guru with mystical powers, a peanut-oil mishap, and a wild pool party in Palm Springs where Chris’s inhibitions evaporate like vodka in chlorine. Through the chaos, Chris must learn to shed his shame, embrace his desires, and discover that true acceptance—both from others and himself—might just start from the feet up.

Meet the Filmmakers

Chris McNeany — Producer/Writer/Actor
Chris McNeany wrote/produced/starred in the award-winning bisexual comedy short film “More Than He Knows”, which has over 23,000 views on Amazon and over 4.5 million views on YouTube. The role he is most proud of is caregiver to his grandmother when she had pancreatic cancer, and his mother when she had terminal brain cancer. He is no stranger to loss and grief, and decided it was time to write about it.

Stephen Koncelik — Producer/Director
Stephen Koncelik has over 25 years of experience in film, TV, and video production. In addition to creating award-winning web content like “The Totally Rad Show“, Stephen has worked on a number of feature films, TV series, documentaries, and independent films. After moving to Palm Springs in 2017, he started the video production company Coachella Creative. Stephen is excited to bring his unique perspective to the project having been immersed in the Palm Springs LGBT, as well as fetish communities.

Greg Boaldin — Producer/Actor
Greg Boaldin co-wrote the Lionsgate gay romantic comedy, “My Fake Boyfriend”, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. He’s also helped develop series for NBC, Showtime, FX, and Amazon. His Hollywood journey began when friends challenged him to enter an open mic contest at a comedy club. He won. That led to work as a “stand up” comic and a writer / performer with a sketch comedy troupe. Greg’s outsider perspective as a disabled gay man gives him a unique insight and a passion for projects that make a positive impact.

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