Interview with Filmmaker Peter Chapman (A KEPT BOY)

A KEPT BOY was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the June 2020 LGBT Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Peter Chapman: To be honest, my original motivation to create this film was to rid myself of the story. “A Kept Boy” is based on a relationship I experienced with an older woman from 17-24 (I am currently 30). The emotional baggage that came with leaving this abusive relationship while simultaneously introducing myself into the gay community and accepting myself was tremendous. As a filmmaker it felt natural to translate my experiences into a film, and it ended up being extremely cathartic for me. It was a very bizarre process for me because when making a film, you have to put yourself into the mindset of your characters. You need to speak like them, envision life through their eyes, you need to love your characters…