Starved (2023)
Benji's new match really tipped the scales
Benji is sent spiraling into a storm of self doubt after matching with a girl who is out of his league. A short film about body dysmorphia.
Director: Shawn Nova
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: July 1, 2023
Cast
- Shawn Nova - Benji
- Maryna Kushkova - Jennifer
- Max Farber - Andy
- Tori Mitchell Raynor - Waitress
- Elina Salehpour - Drive-Thru Girl
Screenplay
Editing: Shawn Nova
Production: Long Way Down Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $500
Original Language: en
Themes
Online Dating Misadventures, Frantic Anxiety and Racing Thoughts, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks
Keywords
overweight, psychological stress, overweight man, stress, dating, eating, workout, eating disorder, anxiety attack, body image, online dating, dating woes, body dysmorphia, dating app, anxiety
More Films by Director: Shawn Nova
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starved about?
- Benji is sent spiraling into a storm of self doubt after matching with a girl who is out of his league. A short film about body dysmorphia.
- Who directed Starved?
- Starved was directed by Shawn Nova.
- Who stars in Starved?
- Starved stars Shawn Nova, Maryna Kushkova, Max Farber, Tori Mitchell Raynor, Elina Salehpour.
- How long is Starved?
- Starved has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Starved?
- Starved is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Starved?
- Starved had a budget of $500.
- Where was Starved produced?
- Starved was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Starved?
- The themes of Starved include: Online Dating Misadventures, Frantic Anxiety and Racing Thoughts, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks.