Make the Yuletide Gay


Make the Yuletide Gay is a 2009 American Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by Rob Williams about a gay college student who is out at school, but is afraid to reveal his sexual orientation to his parents. It stars Keith Jordan as Gunn, and Adamo Ruggiero as Gunn's boyfriend and roommate, Nathan. Kelly Keaton and Derek Long star as Anya and Sven, Gunn's parents, while Hallee Hirsh appears as Abby, Gunn's high school girlfriend.
Make the Yuletide Gay premiered at the Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film and Video Festival on May 17, 2009.
The title of the film comes from a line in the 1944 song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.

Cast

On Rotten Tomatoes the film hasn't received any reviews from critics, and it holds a score of 64% rating from audience reviews.

Awards

YearFestivalAwardCategory
2009FilmOut San DiegoAudience AwardBest Narrative Feature
Best Supporting Actress, Kelly Keaton
Best Supporting Actor, Derek Long
2009Seoul LGBT Film FestivalAudience AwardBest Feature
2009Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film FestivalJury AwardBest Men's Feature
2009North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film FestivalMen's Centerpiece Selection
2009Philadelphia QFestFestival Favorite
2009Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film FestivalGala Night Film

DVD release

Make the Yuletide Gay was released on DVD on November 10, 2009.