Gallery: Queer Horror Short THE OFFICE IS MINE Proves Workplace Politics Can Be Killer

Office politics can be difficult to navigate, no matter who or where you are. But throw sexual politics into the mix and—forget about it! Making its debut at film festivals this summer is the horror short The Office is Mine, “a biting and darkly comedic tale of workplace horror that reveals something about the competitive nature within us all”.

In addition to today’s press release on The Office is Mine, we got a handful of images that we’re pleased to share with you all below. First, here’s the scoop:

The result of a creative collaboration between filmmaker and queer horror advocate Michael Varrati (Tales of Poe, He Drinks) and celebrated actor and filmmaker Ben Baur (Hunting Season, #Adulting), The Office is Mine is a searing, satirical, and blood-soaked portrait of what happens when we allow our perceptions of our social standing dictate our self-worth. Written and directed by Varrati and based on a story concept by Baur, The Office is Mine stars Ben Baur, Chris Salvatore (the Eating Out franchise, The Quiet Room), and Navaris Darson (The Other Two, American Horror Story), with supporting cast that features Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That, The Haunting of Alice D), Phylicia Wissa (It Hits You When You Know It, Santa Clarita Diet), and Chris Baker (Baker Daily).

Synopsis:
Despite the corporate monotony of his job, Zac (Baur) feels like he’s got it all figured out. As the “only gay in the office,” his penchant for hot gossip and “in the know” recommendations have assured his place as the most fabulous employee in another wise dull landscape. Or so he thinks. With the arrival of a new hire, the ultra-chic Tristan (Salvatore), Zac suddenly feels like the very thing that makes him stand out is in jeopardy. What’s more, Zac finds himself increasingly convinced that Tristan is intentionally trying to replace him. Despite the assurance of his boyfriend, Owen (Darson), that all is fine…Zac can’t help but slipping further into a world of paranoia and self-doubt. As Zac’s world begins to unravel, it sets him on a collision course with Tristan…who may or may not be all that he seems. As the two men propel toward a violent and unpredictable confrontation, only one thing is certain: The office isn’t big enough for the both of them.

“Michael and I had been trying to find a project to do together for a while,” says Baur of the film, “and we kept coming back to stories where we used horror as a commentary about things in our lives and our community. As someone who has been in and made a number of queer films and shows, I became really interested in the ways in which gay men can be really horrible to each other, and I thought using horror was a great way to explore that idea.”

We’ll let you know when we get a line on distribution/release information for The Office is Mine; in the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for it on the festival circuit. If you catch it, let us know what you thought about The Office is Mine in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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