Starring :
Anthony Rosano
Riley Reid
Dana DeArmond
Danny Mountain
Giovanni Francesco
Lexi Bloom
Xander Corvus
Synopsis
Kevin and Gina are best friends that do absolutely everything together...almost. Unfortunately, despite harboring a major crush on her, he has never been able to move their relationship past the "Friend Zone." So, when Gina suggests that they try their hand at online dating, Kevin's fear of losing her pushes him to do the unthinkable. Stealing the identity of his coworker, Cameron, and creating a fake online profile, he sets out to woo his best friend, Gina. but when she falls for her online suitor and demands that they meet in person, Kevin will have to risk everything by telling the truth. Will his deception destroy their entire relationship, or will they finally step outside the "Friend Zone?"
(Runtime - 2 hr. 04 mins.)
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From NEW SENSATIONS, comes this Jacky St. James penned film, which is Directed by Eddie Powell. THE FRIEND ZONE, tells the story of 2 best friends, "Kevin Anderson"(Anthony Rosano) and "Gina French", who live together, as a matter of fact, they do almost everything together. However their relationship is strictly platonic in the eyes of Gina. However, it is not the same for Kevin, who longs for more of a relationship with her. Unfortunately, as her best friend, he has had to endure seeing Gina go through a number of different relationships that have left her unhappy. However, soon, things are shaken up after a nasty breakup with her long time boyfriend, sends Gina's sister "Wendy"(Lexi Bloom) their way, as she moves in. Now with the 3 of them ever so unlucky in love, Gina proposes that they all try something. Online dating. From there, they agree to create online dating profiles on the paid dating site "Dream Match"(although Kevin and Wendy do so reluctantly.). Although the girls decide to keep their profiles alive for awhile, with a little success, Kevin quickly deletes his soon after he begins. But eventually, he comes up with a bright idea - pose as his office coworker, the attractive "Cameron"(Giovanni Francesco). And so he does. By creating a new profile, in addition to uploading Cameron's photo, Kevin soon becomes an online persona under the name, "surlysteve". And as it turns, out, "surlysteve" is a hit, as "surlysteve" not only attracts the attention of women, but men as well. The response to his online persona is quite surprising, but none more surprising as when the profile catches the attention of the one person he least expected - that's right, Gina. Not exactly sure about what to do, Kevin, under the guise of "surlysteve" continues on in an online relationship with his friend, as the two talk for hours via messages. It is by this, that Gina feels that they get to know each other quite well, which brings their relationship to the point where she wants to meet. In a panic, Kevin is beside himself, however soon, it only gets worse when Wendy brings home a guy that she has just met....who just so happens to be Cameron! With confusion abound, Kevin has no other alternative to drop the act, and tell the truth. It's a moment that appears to spell the end of Kevin and Gina's longtime friendship. However, it is the time away that makes the two come to realize that love has always been right there for them all along. With eachother.