407
Orlando, FL | Short Film (5 Minutes)
Written & Directed by: Brandon Goode
Comedy, Drama
Four ambitious Black best friends in Orlando chase love, success, and self-worth — until a messy secret flips their curated lives upside down, testing friendship, loyalty, and laughter.
407 is an independent proof-of-concept short for an original half-hour comedy-drama series created by Brandon Goode and produced by GOODEYES Productions.
ABOUT 407
The Story
407 (four-oh-seven) is a half-hour comedy-drama about friendship, love, queerness, identity, and family through the lens of four Black best friends living in Orlando. The series explores how even the best intentions can have unintended consequences—and how growth often looks messy, hilarious, and beautifully human. At its core, 407 celebrates perfectly imperfect friends learning to live their truths unapologetically
The Why
As a Black, gay man who once called Orlando home for a decade, 407 is deeply personal to Brandon. Orlando is often seen only through the glow of theme parks, yet beyond that façade lies a vibrant, diverse community full of stories rarely shown on screen. Through this series, Brandon wants to highlight the city’s overlooked Black culture, its intersection with queer identity, and the resilience of communities fighting erasure amid gentrification and recent legislation. Orlando was also home to Pulse nightclub. 407 honors that legacy of love, community, and the power of chosen family in the City Beautiful.
Inspiration & Comp Titles
If Insecure and Run the World had a baby in Orlando, raised by Harlem, you’d get 407— messy, heartfelt, and full of Southern flavor.
Tone & Style
The visual tone of 407 mirrors the energy of Orlando: vibrant, colorful, and alive. The soundtrack spans soul, hip-hop, R&B, alternative, and pop, using music to reflect each character’s emotional rhythm and personality.
On-screen text messages and digital moments are woven into the storytelling to heighten intimacy, humor, and drama, allowing the audience to experience conversations in real time.
Structure
407 is a single-camera comedy-drama that balances sharp humor with grounded, heartfelt moments. The proof-of-concept promo opens with dynamic montages that introduce each character, offering a quick, vivid sense of who they are as individuals.
Interwoven group moments highlight the chemistry, camaraderie, and tension that define their friendships—capturing both the laughs and the emotional stakes that drive the series forward.
Characters
THE ANCHOR
Planned, poised, and in control until a family secret upends her world.
DYLAN BANKS
THE REALITY CHECK
Sarcastic, loyal, and well-meaning, he never knows the chaos he’s causing.
BRYCE THOMAS
THE WILD CARD
Confident, unpredictable, and fearless, she keeps everyone—and herself—on their toes.
TARA JONES
THE HEART
Warm, sharp, and nurturing, she’s learning love and life don’t always match.
VICTORIA “V.V.” VAUGHN
CREATOR
Brandon Goode is a Black, gay writer, producer, and director based in Germany. His work amplifies voices and communities often overlooked in television and film, driven by a lifelong desire to see more authentic, nuanced reflections of himself and his community on screen.
With over 14 years of experience in writing, event production, and creative development, Brandon brings a versatile, character-driven approach to storytelling. His debut novel, The Secrets of Eden, was recognized by Barnes & Noble as recommended reading, and his second book, Unorthodox Remedies, became an Amazon #1 New Release. He has held creative roles at The Walt Disney Company, served as Head Writer for the queer app Kampsite, and contributed to digital and independent screen projects as a writer and story consultant.
407 embodies Brandon’s commitment to emotionally honest storytelling rooted in identity, friendship, and chosen family. Stories that are as messy and funny as they are heartfelt.
CONTACT
For inquiries, collaborations, or press:
GOODEYESProductions@gmail.com BrandonGoodeWrites@gmail.com