Thu, 02 May 2019..#18..17:39:16 CDT
“This is a short film from Cuddle Buddies that people here might like. Mark has given permission to post about it here:”
Sidenote: I was given feed back that some locations aren’t able play the video.
My mistake.
@CharlesTwisted - I agree. The close up shots of the young woman coyly toying with the billowing sheets and gazing into the camera as if into the eyes of her lover/partner/admirer are very erotically charged - in my opinion.
She definitely has that "come hither" look in her eyes. Yes, there are other people featured in the video as well, and more in keeping with a platonic energy vibe. But those first opening shots set the scene and pique our interest with titillating imagery. Hmmm.....Could be confusing to many who are less familiar/experienced with platonic cuddling and touch.
In my humble opinion: This short film Personally has **Jean Franzblau as a “creative Consultant and On+Set Intimacy Coordinator” From Cuddle Sanctuary **
People that represent Cuddle Sanctuary I have met both are Jean and Fei Wyatt
Both Jean and Fei are one of pioneers industry leaders in Platonic Cuddle space.
(extra info: “Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary - the Los Angeles destination for touch positive events, professional cuddling and training since 2014. Her organization’s free weekly orientation teaches adults of all ages and backgrounds how to honor their needs while respecting the boundaries of others. Jean Franzblau is on the front lines of the national conversation about consent and has expanded her offerings to include intimacy coordinator services for the entertainment industry. You can find Jean’s writing in The Consent Guidebook. She’s been featured on TLC, BuzzFeed, Rolling Stone and Dr. Phil.”)
I believe at this time Jean will do her best to play the part in helping make this platonic Cuddle short film even though it looks like it’s been shot to look like a Hollywood movie. To appeal to a larger audience that doesn’t know that Cuddle exists as a real need? Is that what aspect of this Community is about? To bring awareness regarding touch being seen as a deprivation.
Like I said In my humble opinion of course
The eye contact shots are very intimate. I felt like she was going to plant one on my choco-lips.
Best of luck to them - hope it's as informative as it is beautifully shot.
Also Jordan Roman is the lovechild of Alan Cumming and Adrian Brody.
Very well made. I hope it flies.
Nicely made with a good intention. Thanks for bringing it to us @Kabocha
Other forum members have already said it: The shots under the sheets with the young woman looking into the camera may give off the wrong impression to people who don't know much about cuddling. (i.e. a typical audience may think this is about playful sex and not platonic cuddling). The other shots are fantastic, lots of soothing, human touch that is platonic and gentle and relaxing. No implicit eroticism going on in those shots.
One last thought - the logo at the end looks like it says "Cuddle hbuddies" because of the pillow on the backboard of the bed. :-p You may want to change that.