Beach-O (2025)
A zombie's day at the beach.
This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…
Director: Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Cast
- Ian Svenonius - Grill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)
- Michelle Mae - Bass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
- James Canty - Guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
- Steve Gamboa - Drummer on beach (The Make Up)
- Mona Elliott - Vocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)
- Christina Files - Drummer in club (Victory at Sea)
- Mel Lederman - Bassist in club (Victory at Sea)
- Michael Cory - Bass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
- Michael Andor Brodeur - Vocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
- Ken Bernard - Drummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Editing: Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
beach, zombie, indie rock, 1960s, 1990s, short film, retro, indie film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beach-O about?
- This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…
- Who directed Beach-O?
- Beach-O was directed by Karen Lawler, Leah Smith.
- Who stars in Beach-O?
- Beach-O stars Ian Svenonius, Michelle Mae, James Canty, Steve Gamboa, Mona Elliott, Christina Files.
- How long is Beach-O?
- Beach-O has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Beach-O?
- Beach-O is a Comedy film.
- Where was Beach-O produced?
- Beach-O was produced in United States of America.