Superb-ness

"This superb film by Todd Verow is about a Joe, a gay teenager (Brad Hallowell) grappling with his sexuality, a childhood trauma and getting into college. Verow’s film is one of the most perceptive and unapologetic films about gay teens, capturing the awkwardness of first love, and the desire to strike out on one’s own without condescending or pandering. Hallowell makes an adorable, sympathetic lead and Gregory J. Lucas as his cute boyfriend ably supports him." - Around Philly

More Vacationland love...

"...[Todd Verow] and his partner Jim Dwyer have carved out a niche and have stamped auteur in bold onto their narratives that have had long legs on the festival circuit... if you are following talent, this is a film you will want to catch."

SF BAY TIMES

Nice mention of Greg...

"...the talented, tall and handsome GREGORY J. LUCAS who I found myself standing next to at one of the bars at The Abbey last Friday night. I had seen his terrific film, "Vacationland" on a screener a few weeks ago and was struck by his performance..." more here at Out In Hollywood

Vacationland opens in NYC August 2!!

Todd Verow’s (FRISK, ANONYMOUS) new movie VACATIONLAND will be opening on Wednesday August 2nd at the TWO BOOTS PIONEER THEATER, 155 East 3rd St. (at Ave. A). It will be playing August 2 – 8 at 9pm nightly and Todd Verow will be at the screenings along with cast members for a Q&A each night. Tickets are on sale now at: www.twoboots.com/pioneer/vacationland.htm

Or by calling: 1 800 595-4849

Print this blog post and bring it to the theater and receive a free DVD of Todd Verow’s short films while supplies last!!


“VACATIONLAND is Todd Verow’s superb film about a gay teenager Joe (Brad Hallowell) grappling with his sexuality, a childhood trauma, and getting into college. Verow’s film is one of the most perceptive and unapologetic films about gay teens, capturing the awkwardness of first love, and the desire to strike out on one’s own without
condescending or pandering. Hallowell makes an adorable, sympathetic lead and he is ably supported by Gregory J. Lucas as his cute boyfriend.”
- SAN FRANCISCO BAY TIMES


“Two high school best friends fall in love. Both hunky. That alone gets me in the door. But the movie offers so much more. It’s got some unexpected twists and you really get how these two flawed and damaged guys love each other.”
- HOLLYWOOD BABBLE ON


“affecting...unexpectedly strange and profound truthfulness...”
- LA CITY BEAT


“Verow draws sensitive performances from newcomers Brad Hallowell and Gregory J. Lucas and stages sex scenes that are creepy and frank in nearly equal measure.”
- LA WEEKLY

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David Lynch on DV. (Welcome to the club Dave...)

OUTFEST Vacationland Buzz... (& Superstar Beach Romp Pics)

"Prolific indie multi-­hyphenate Todd Verow’s semi-autobiographical tale of directionless Bangor youth has a lived-in feel for all that is “small” about the Maine town where Verow himself came of age...[Verow] draws sensitive performances from newcomers Brad Hallowell and Gregory J. Lucas" -LA Weekly





"Vacationland: Two high school best friends fall in love. Both hunky. That alone gets me in the door. But the movie offers so much more. It's got some unexpected twists and you really get how much these two flawed and damaged guys love each other." Hollywood Babble-On














"...an unexpectedly strange and profound truthfulness..." LA CITYBEAT- not exactly positive but still gives VLAND its props...