Local out gay filmmaker Jay Arnold went all the way to San Gimignano, Italy for his tasty new documentary, “Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life,” available on demand Aug. 19. Arnold co-wrote and co-produced this portrait of the titular jovial gelato maker with out gay actor Matt Dallas (of “Kyle XY” fame; Dallas also starred in Arnold’s previous film, “Shoulder Dance”).

The award-winning Dondoli is a genial subject who recounts how he got started in the business, his success and setbacks, as well as his secrets to making good gelato. (It’s the milk from happy cows).

Arnold and Dallas chatted with PGN about Sergio Dondoli and their sweet and cool new documentary.

Jay, how did you meet Sergio and what made you decide to tell his story?

Jay Arnold: I was on a family vacation in Tuscany. I saw on

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