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STRUCK is an official selection of the 2026 New York Shorts International Film Festival @nyshorts

October 13th at 8pm
Cinema Village - NYC

Proud of this film and everyone who helped bring it to life. Psyched to share it at such a legendary theater! Tickets go live on 9/30. We’re closing out Program 29.

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So this is what 27 feels like huh?

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Denim darlings, brim bumpers, gold goblins, mustachioed menaces, red rampage — the freaks came out to play at Lightning in a Bottle!

#freakstothefront
#lightninginabottle
#libfestival
#freakflag
#musicfestival

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✅️ saw the most incredible people in my life tie the knot in spectacular fashion

✅️ passed the REAL LIVE Master of Wine exam!

✅️ warmed up to a city I might not totally hate

what more could I, a young man, want?

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No words or photos could ever capture how magical last week felt. From celebrating the legendary love of Mr. & Mrs. Cesario, to closing out my 20s where they began; all while surrounded by my timeless friend family and my love. Thank you, Boston, for giving me gratitude, giggles, tears, and a touch of beautiful madness all over again. Until next time 🌻

P.s there’s a tag limit and too many of us, I tried sorry 🫶

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Lived in LA for a year and was shown nothing but love. Had the time of my life, went through a lot, met some amazing people and got to see some of my oldest and closest friends. To everybody out there who made this time what it was for me, I can’t thank you enough. I didn’t intend for such a short stay but I promise I will be back, and next time I’ll take more pictures. Love to all my homies out here, I’ll see you all again soon.

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Summer came and went like a day dream I didn’t want to end ✨

May this be your gentle reminder that you can do anything you desire if you put your mind to it ❤️

Things I did/didn’t have on my summer bingo card but am so so glad happened either way:

-countless good times with ppl who care about me
-solo sending concerts and having a blast
-throwing like an actual underground rave
-being lifted up by those I surround myself with
-🌲adventures
-DJing for strangers, and them going absolutely feral
-living life to the fullest
-starting an event collective
-not looking back

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feed my flame - allegra heart

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

directed by @slow__dude
produced by @allegramusic
edited by @allegramusic
set design by @itsgraceknight
fire performance by @itsgraceknight
song mixed by @danny.nog at @balboarec
mastered by @hthrjns.wav at so big auditory

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Shocking. Every time.

STRUCK, a short film about bad luck and finding your uhhh… spark.

Follow along -> @struckshortfilm

We’re hosting a private cast and crew screening at a theater on August 31, but there will be extra seats available. If you’re interested, send me (Matt) a DM for details!

Link in the bio for the trailer on YouTube.

starring alexa pastor and alejandro cardenas

written and directed by matt benson

dp @stephenszmed.tv

pd @evad1va

sound mixer @stevemaggioraofficial

1st ac @friendlyalienzo @bryce.saucier @weezy_says

2nd ac @vampirotoothus

gaffer @medayed

sound recordist @jondifilippo

associate producer @slow__dude

featuring
@sammie.1906
@eternalscouts
@the.human.trampoline
@klausnerpeter
@carolynannemilleractor
@alexinwaltonland
@dante_pena_
@stephen_meyerand
@anthonyzambito

#struckshortfilm
#shortfilm
#indiefilm
#filmfestival
#filmmaker
#cinematography

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‘feed my flame’ is out now! i’m so excited to announce my new album ‘question marks’, out on june 6th. allegraheart.com

thank you to all of my friends and collaborators. thank you to @slow__dude and @itsgraceknight for this impromptu idea one chilly los angeles evening and to @rotten_brains for our impromptu picnic. and i’d like to thank my scorpio stellium for writing this sexy, intensely gay song ❤️‍🔥

Directed by Ben Levin (@slow__dude)
Produced by Allegra Heart (@allegramusic) and Grace Schafer (@itsgraceknight)
Fire performance by Grace Schafer (@itsgraceknight)
Videography - Ben Levin (@slow__dude), Joss Avila (@rotten_brains)
Costuming - Grace Schafer (@itsgraceknight)
BTS Beach Videography - Grace Schafer (@itsgraceknight)
Beach Creative Director - Smiles Meyer (@strangeexposures)
Beach Production Assistant - Scout Nankin (@scott4less)
Music by Allegra Heart
Mixed by Danny Noguieras (@danny.nog) at Balboa Recording Studio (@balboarec)
Mastered by Heather Jones (@hthrjns.wav) at So Big Auditory

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Captains Log: 2024
Each year, I’ve found that the most consistent thread that carries through has always been the love in my life. Never a time I’m not grateful for all the hearts that shine light into a world that can feel dim and difficult. Cheers to everyone both featured and not, couldn’t imagine a 2025 without you.

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Finally able to assess my Charlotte Lucas checklist:
✔️27 years old
🤫no money and no prospects
✔️already a burden to my parents
✔️frightened

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with me 💙

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