Official Selections: 2023 LA Comedy Fest 365
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
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Closed
World Premiere
Short
When Bill discovers that he has a humiliating illness, he must come to terms with who he is and be honest with the girl he loves in order to salvage his relationship and his sanity.
Director: Dan Marmor & Tim O'Hanlon
Producer: Dan Marmor, Tim O’Hanlon, Ryan Herzich, Charlie Alberto IV
Writer: Dan Marmor
Cast: Ryan Herzich, Anya Krawcheck, Pernell Celestine
Cinematographer (if applicable): Syd Sisante
Editor: Nnamdi Simon and Daniel Zagayer
Nominee for best film in the Swedish International film Festival, Nominated for best short comedy in Los Angeles Short Film Festival and nominated for best short at the Montreal Independent Film Festival
Website: velvethorizonfilms.com/films/closed.
Dudes Talking
World Premiere
Short
Just four dudes at a house party, wondering why their girlfriends are taking forever in the bathroom.
Written by: Elena Ridker
Directed by: Elena Ridker
Produced by: Elena Ridker, Rachel Moss, Danielle Balanov
Starring: Steven Castillo, Nick Mestad, Alex Quow, Eli Coyote Mandel
DP: David Olonoff
Editor: Ryan Steele
Cam Op: Rishi Rajagopalan
Sound: Jordan Buttolph
Production Assistant: Connor Norris
Music by: Jimmy the Human
Website: elenaridker.com
Instagram: @elenarids
Twitter: @elenaridz