JC Calciano

JC Calciano is a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and game creator known for his engaging LGBTQ+ entertainment. Calciano’s career found early success at Paramount Pictures as associate producer of the blockbuster Mission: Impossible and as Head of Production at Tom Cruise’s C/W Productions.

Years later, he founded Cinema175, dedicated to LGBTQ+ cinema, where he wrote and directed acclaimed films like Is It Just Me?, eCupid, The 10-Year Plan and Steam Room Stories: The Movie. Expanding his creative footprint, Calciano authored the charming Steam Room Confidential novella series and created the beloved adult coloring book series, Bromantic Bliss. He also launched Steamy Stories, a successful podcast featuring romantic short stories.

Calciano is also the creator of the popular YouTube comedy series Steam Room Stories, which has garnered over 70 million views. Recently, he achieved another milestone with Casting Call: The Game, a party card game inspired by Hollywood casting sessions, blending humor and creativity for players to act out auditions for fictional film roles.

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