Kept Man

[2] The film, set in Los Angeles, is a two-hander that depicts the intense relationship between Cleveland's character Jake and his new boyfriend, Brian, played by Hartley Sawyer, who is slowly losing his grip on reality.

A second cut of the film, featuring three additional scenes was released for Valentine's Day on February 14, 2015, on Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo On Demand.

Joseph Ehrman-Dupre of IndieWire described it as "moody, mysterious, and shocking," noting that while the film's twist is anticipated, it still has an impact.

[8] Evan DeSimone of NewMediaRockstars commented on the film's structure, indicating it was designed to keep viewers off balance.

[9] The film also won a 2015 Webby Award for Individual Short (Drama) from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences on May 19, 2015.