Written by acclaimed musician, actor, and writer Shamir Bailey, Career Queer is a defiant story anchored by relatable characters that feel as grounded as they are bold. Career Queer follows protagonist Ash, a queer painter navigating his twenties, and his codependent roommate and best friend—both of whom are straight. Ash tries to find solace in a new connection with Ryan, the front man of his roommate's band. Their connection is intense and instant, but not enough to distract Ash from the task at hand... setting boundaries with the boys already in his life. A dark dramatic comedy based in Philadelphia, Career Queer explores the intricacies of connection and relationships as a queer person coming of age in an increasingly fast-paced world.

Watch a spec scene from the script HERE

You can watch a long-form video pitch for the film HERE