Got a note from producer Kirkland Tibbels (I just love that name!) whose company, Funny Boy Films is reponsible for such gay-themed movies as "Latter Days" and "Naked Boys Singing." Kirkland has this news about a new film: "Just Say Love": actors Matthew Jaeger (pictured, left) and Robert Mammana have signed on to star. The film is based on the original, award-winning play by David J. Mauriello has been crafted for the camera by three-time Emmy Award winner Bill Humphreys.

The story centers on the emotional and spiritual development of a relationship. The two characters, Doug (Mammana) and Guy (Jaeger), begin their involvement through the base need for physical attraction. In time, as their relationship develops they find a deeper affection for life and love.

Mauriello and Humphreys created Stagewright Films and teamed with Funny Boy Films to co-produce and release the stage-to-screen feature motion. Production begins in New Hampshire this May. Says Kirkland: “This is a great fit for us. We have had success with this kind of adaptation and are looking forward to putting that experience to work with Stagewright on what promises to be a much talked about movie!”