Director Todd Verow and Actor Guillermo Diaz "You Can't Stay Here": Left of Str8 Show Interviews

Welcome to the Left of Str8 Podcasts: This is our “Left of Str8 Show” Interview Series, where we tell the stories of our amazing LGBTQ Community and fantastic Straight Ally’s. It’s Day Two for our Premiere Week of Season 7. Today is a Salute to the Movies with two brand new releases coming out. I was excited to interview one of my favorite queer Actors, Guillermo Diaz joining me in studio with equally exciting and queer Director Todd Verow. Their new film collaboration is “You Can’t Stay Here,” and is a wonderful psychological thriller about a photographer ‘cruising’ in Central Park, NY, and happens upon a murder. I’m on my 3rd viewing of this movie and it hits in a different way each time. Now playing in New York City and LA, look for a wide release soon, but you just may find Guillermo and Todd at a screening near you, keep your eyes peeled. Summary In this conversation, Guillermo Diaz and Todd Verow discuss their collaboration on the film 'You Can't Stay Here.' They talk about their backgrounds in acting and filmmaking, the creative process behind the film, and the challenges and joys of working in the industry. They also discuss the themes and techniques used in the film, including the incorporation of humor and real people. The conversation touches on their personal experiences as LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of representation in the entertainment industry. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the making of the film and the experiences of the actors and director involved. The conversation covers the challenges of shooting scenes, the title of the film, film premieres, promotion and interacting with fans, future projects, and concludes with a set of five questions. Takeaways Shooting scenes can be challenging, especially when there are time constraints and external factors like busy locations. The title 'You Can't Stay Here' reflects the main character's struggle to find a place where he belongs. Premiering a film in different locations allows for different reactions and experiences. Promotion can be exciting, but many actors prefer the process of shooting and being on set. The actors have future projects in the works and hope to collaborate again in the future.