Poster by Megan Patsel

karp: short film

Best friends Jenny and Mak pull off a heist of a beloved betta fish. Stirring up trouble, contemplating motherhood, and taking a few dance breaks along the way.

Filmed in New York City and featuring comedians Jenny Gorelick (Cosmopolitan), Mākena Miller (ACT), and Erik Scott (Comedy Central), directed by queer filmmaker Ellie Gravitte (ABC Women's Initiative winner) and with original song "Tsunami Mami" by Douglas Widick (North Coast).

6 minutes, filmed in Brooklyn, NY

Starring:

Jenny Gorelick as "Jenny"

Mākena Miller as "Māk"

Erik Scott as "DJ Erik"


Creative:

Directed by Ellie Gravitte

Written by Jenny Gorelick

Story by Jenny Gorelick and Ava Langford

“Tsunami Mami” by Douglas Widick


Crew:

Directed by Ellie Gravitte

Production Design by Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick

Director of Photography Riede Dervay

1st AC Alex de Leon

2nd AC/DIT Kyle Isler

Steadicam Joe Brady

Sound Caleb Rudge

Gaffer Ben Scofield

Gaffer Austin LoCicero

Key Grip Nicolas Sessler

Hair & Make-up Jules Young

PA’s Ally Musmeci and Lily Weiser

Transportation Erik Scott

Editor Erik Scott

Graphics Megan Patsel

Sound Mix Blake Trexler

Color Correction Benjamin Handler