Jeremy McClain
Directing
Biography
Jeremy McClain is an American, multi-hyphenate artist working between the US and UK. He is best known for his role as Cubby Abundance on the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated series Pose. As a filmmaker, his work through his own Cromeans Productions has been showcased at BAFTA-qualifying film festivals like BFI Flare, Outfest, and Iris Prize, to name a few. In 2024, he premiered his one-man play, Rat Tails, at the Edinburgh Fringe in collaboration with Fruitmarket. He’s drawn to work that delves into themes like identity, marginalized communities, relationships, social dynamics, technology, existentialism, and coming of age, often explored through a lens of stylized realism. Jeremy is actively developing new projects and is represented by Innovative Artists in New York and Los Angeles.
Known For
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
POSE
Three women band together after their first marriages fall apart, and find strength in their sisterhood - and of course a little revenge. Based on the 1996 film.
First Wives Club
Bringing together the voices of "Pose" for stories, songs, and support of LGBTQ education, social change for sexual and gender minority people of color, and transgender equality through legal services and policy efforts.
Pose-a-Thon for Pride
Let BOYS ON FILM move, inspire and uplift you with this stunning collection of 11 new gay short films, marking the final physical edition of the series. The 11 short films are: We Collide (2023); Firsts (2022); Sea Sparkles [Noctilucas] (2022); Aloof [מנגד] (2020); The Rev (2021); Prelude [Preludio] (2019); Beautiful Stranger (2021); You Like That (2023); Thursday, Friday, Saturday [Jeudi, vendredi, samedi] (2021); The Unknown Man [L'homme inconnu] (2021); S.A.M. (2020).
Boys on Film 24: Happy Endings
Lost in a hypersexual digital world, Joshua dreams of the kind of love he’s only read about in classic literature.
You Like That
A year after the drug and booze-fuelled night that served as a catalyst to start their sobriety journey–a seasoned drag artist prepares for their return to the spotlight. As the evening unfolds, Jackson confronts a whirlwind of emotions—nervousness, excitement, and the lingering shadows of their past. With the encouragement and wisdom of their drag mentor, they’re able to face their fears and perform–finding the creative liberation of their sober identity in the process. The film explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of reinvention while paying homage to the unique spirit of Glasgow's queer scene.
Miss Temperance
Two people who have recently been dumped, meet in an uber and have a discussion about love and lonesomeness.