Shy Boys IRL is a documentary on men who identify as “love-shy”, meaning they believe that they are afflicted with a condition that prevents them from romantically or sexually interacting with women. Many of them die virgins; never experiencing a relationship or love. Some even go there entire lives without experiencing a single kiss.

I’m expanding my short documentary, Shy Boys IRL, into a feature-length documentary film!
The Kickstarter campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shyboysirl/shy-boys-irl-the-feature-length-version

Feel free to contribute, or just help spread the word! I’ve been working on this film for years and I am eternally grateful for any form of help you can offer. Thanks so much, and let me know if you’ve got any questions/suggestions/comments.

Sara Gardephe, Director
shyboysirlmovie.com
@shyboysirl

Shy Boys IRL documentary

the author

I am a documentary filmmaker currently living and working in NYC. My past films have covered people who stare at the sun (Sungazers) and men who fear women (Shy Boys IRL). My works-in-progress include expanding upon Shy Boys IRL and starting pre-production on a small, isolated community in Upstate NY that has been intermarrying for generations - "Allentown". Currently, I am the editor for a feature length documentary on the art & fashion collective, threeasfour.