This movie will be played on:
All screenings will take place at
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT | POLLOCK THEATER
43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA
Synopsis
‘Subpoena’ is the first episode of a New York City based anthology series called, ‘Deadass’, exploring a diverse group of New York City couples, dealing with modern romance through technology and culture. Some scenarios will include, a middle aged married couple navigating through the digital dating scene, a live-in couple struggling to find a sexual middle ground, and a successful couple’s therapist who’s on a desperate crusade for love.
Episode 1 ‘Subpoena’
Chris’s porn addiction prevents him from genuine intimacy with his wife. However, his life takes an embarrassing and hilarious turn after he’s subpoenaed for downloading XXX movies. Now, he must stand before a judge, and his wife, to confront the obsession in court.
Ramon Pesante is a writer, director, and producer. He currently works at Viacom’s BET Network, developing innovative short-form branded content for On-Air and Social Media.
His second short film, Grapes, won Best Comedy at the 2017 Official Latino Film Festival in New York City; it was also featured at the HBO Latino Film festival. His third short film, LMFAO, a production he pitched and directed for LG, was featured at the 55th annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center. He won a CableFax award for his work on The New Edition Story campaign, as well as a Promax nomination for his work on the 2016 BET Awards campaign.
Ramon develops and executes content on various levels. Whether a short film, a promo, or a sketch for his instagram, he is a true creator, always working to push his limits.