Author: Steve McCann

Interested In – S1: E5 “Apartment Goals”

Interested In – S1: E5 “Apartment Goals”

Steve McCann

Parker tests his luck with an anonymous hook up, and things escalate quickly.

Interested In is a coming of age series about the painful, steamy, fumbling encounters of a recently out college student, Parker. We follow his journey, in Philadelphia, as he begins to find himself after “the closet.” During his first openly gay hook up, Parker realizes he has much to learn. Through help from his best friend, Danny, and various hook up encounters, Parker learns to reinvent himself as he begins to freely express his sexuality for the first time. 

Missed Connection: A Virtual Holiday Tale

Missed Connection: A Virtual Holiday Tale

Steve McCann

What happens when two business professionals accidentally end up on the same Zoom Call, during the holidays…IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC? Jessie and Newman are about to find out in this Hallmark-inspired holiday romance tale.

CAST:
-Isis Marne as Jessie
-Joey Viola as Newman
-Aly Malia as Alyson
-Khari Johnson as Carmen
-Gabe Marenco-Garcia as Mr. Jermaine

WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY MISFORTUNE COOKIE!

Written and Directed by Douglas Hardman

Edited by Douglas Hardman (Adobe Premiere Studio)

Water Me by Lizzo

Local Gay Chef on Hell’s Kitchen

Local Gay Chef on Hell’s Kitchen

Steve McCann

As the new year approaches, things are looking bright for Philadelphia native chef Kenneth J McDuffie. Chef McDuffie will be the next local chef to compete on FOX’s hit show, Hell’s Kitchen. 

Inspired and encouraged to cook by his deceased grandmother, this self-taught chef has made a name for himself in the celebrity circuit. From cooking in the private homes of the rich and famous, Chef will now be in everyone’s home across the globe. It is very noteworthy to point out that Chef Kenny will be the first openly gay black contestant to appear on Hell’s Kitchen.

“Coming to Hell’s Kitchen, I had a lot to prove … it’s a learning experience. And at the end of the day, I know that great grandmother is smiling down, I really did her proud.”

Chef Kenneth McDuffie

His culinary talent has taken him from being a chef for Norwegian Cruise Lines to catering for Senator Vincent Hughes and his wife actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, actress Jennifer Lewis, legendary soul icon Patti Labelle and more.

Chef, is well on his way to reaching his ultimate goal of owning his own restaurant and food truck… Join Chef Kenny, January 7th at 8p on his Facebook live for his Hell’s Kitchen watch party. You can sign on early and cook a few appetizers with him, Kenneth hopes to see you there! 

You can catch #chefkenny on Hell’s Kitchen Thursday nights at 8pm on FOX29.

Interested In – S1: E4 “House Party”

Interested In – S1: E4 “House Party”

Steve McCann

At the end of a high school reunion party, Parker and his ex-girlfriend, Jess, reminisce about old times. But reminiscing about the past, leads to confusing feelings in the present.

Interested In is a coming of age series about the painful, steamy, fumbling encounters of a recently out college student, Parker. We follow his journey, in Philadelphia, as he begins to find himself after “the closet.” During his first openly gay hook up, Parker realizes he has much to learn. Through help from his best friend, Danny, and various hook up encounters, Parker learns to reinvent himself as he begins to freely express his sexuality for the first time.