Producer

Wesley

Short Film

IMDB

About

A writer and newly made father finds himself in an isolated manor and is forced by supernatural forces to jump through a series of humiliations. Along the way, Wesley confronts his self-hatred to break the cycle in hopes of becoming a good role model for his child.

Watch

Director’s Notes: Watch here and read an interview with Brennan
Film Shortage “Daily Pick”: Watch here
Klipist: Watch here

Festivals

Nevada City Film Festival 2024
FilmQuest 2023 — Nominated for Best Midnight Short
Film Invasion LA 2024 — Winner (Experimental/Arthouse): Best Short Film, Outstanding Director, Outstanding Screenplay, Outstanding Cast Performance
Oakland Short Film Festival 2024 — Winner: Best Comedy Short
Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2024
Popcorn Frights 2024

Team

Director: Brennan McGee
DP: Kenzen Takahashi
Producers: Avery Chung-Melino & Sierra Oleson

Press

Brennan McGee Charts a Bizarre Journey Through the Human Psyche in Uncanny Short ‘Wesley Loses His Penis’ | Directors Notes | 1/22/2025

This short film is not for everyone. Its blend of surrealism, grotesque humor, and existential meditation demands an audience willing to embrace discomfort and absurdity. But for those willing to take the leap, “Wesley Loses His Penis” is a cathartic and surprisingly uplifting experience. McGee’s film feels like a manifesto for anyone caught in the throes of creative or personal despair. It’s a surrealist slap in the face, a carnival of shame, and ultimately, a hymn to the liberating power of self-forgiveness.

—MovieFestUK