Kirk Shannon-Butts

Meet Keith, 18, and Nathan, 19, two New York City boys and college freshmen looking to make a romantic connection amidst the chaos of New York City. Take a trip with Keith and Nathan as they explore attraction and set their own Blueprint for love.

What will it take to hold a heart, whether it's behind closed doors, beneath the surface, joining the party or is it room service? To Hold a Heart -- Directed by Michael Wallin, 13 min Closed Doors -- Directed by Beatrix Moersch, 8 min Beneath the Surface -- Directed by Kirk Shannon-Butts, 9 min Join the Party -- Directed by Stephan Deraucriox, 10 min Room Service --- Directed by Daniel Reitz, 20 min Time Will Tell -- Directed by Kelly West, 7 min No, Final Answer -- Directed by Jose Sunsin, 5 min El Dia de mi Boda -- Directed by Rafael Robles Guierrez, 22 min

Upon his arrival into Paris, a young American, Marvin, learns his French journalist boyfriend, Julian, has been called away to Nigeria, leaving him behind in his over-sized Parisian apartment under the tutelage of his non English speaking flatmate,Khalid, a struggling university student from Algeria. Communicating via text messages, illustrations, cultural gestures and a melange of Arabic, English and French, Marvin, Khalid and Julian navigate the culturally diverse boulevards of the City of Light.

Meet Keith, 18, and Nathan, 19, two New York City boys and college freshmen looking to make a romantic connection amidst the chaos of New York City. Take a trip with Keith and Nathan as they explore attraction and set their own Blueprint for love.

What will it take to hold a heart, whether it's behind closed doors, beneath the surface, joining the party or is it room service? To Hold a Heart -- Directed by Michael Wallin, 13 min Closed Doors -- Directed by Beatrix Moersch, 8 min Beneath the Surface -- Directed by Kirk Shannon-Butts, 9 min Join the Party -- Directed by Stephan Deraucriox, 10 min Room Service --- Directed by Daniel Reitz, 20 min Time Will Tell -- Directed by Kelly West, 7 min No, Final Answer -- Directed by Jose Sunsin, 5 min El Dia de mi Boda -- Directed by Rafael Robles Guierrez, 22 min

Upon his arrival into Paris, a young American, Marvin, learns his French journalist boyfriend, Julian, has been called away to Nigeria, leaving him behind in his over-sized Parisian apartment under the tutelage of his non English speaking flatmate,Khalid, a struggling university student from Algeria. Communicating via text messages, illustrations, cultural gestures and a melange of Arabic, English and French, Marvin, Khalid and Julian navigate the culturally diverse boulevards of the City of Light.