Beach-O (2025)

A zombie's day at the beach.

Beach-O (2025) poster

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:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erik Nickerson, The Make Up, The Wicked Farleys
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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More Films by Director: Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
More Films in Genre: Comedy

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.