Beach-O

Name: Beach-O
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2025-02-14
Duration: 12 min

12m·Comedy·

Directed by Karen Lawler, Leah Smith·2025

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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…

DirectorKaren LawlerDirectorLeah SmithCinematographyKaren Lawler

Actor	Role
IIan SvenoniusGrill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)	Grill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)
MMichelle MaeBass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)	Bass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
JJames CantyGuitarist on beach (The Make Up)	Guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
SSteve GamboaDrummer on beach (The Make Up)	Drummer on beach (The Make Up)
MMona ElliottVocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)	Vocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)
CChristina FilesDrummer in club (Victory at Sea)	Drummer in club (Victory at Sea)
MMel LedermanBassist in club (Victory at Sea)	Bassist in club (Victory at Sea)
MMichael CoryBass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)	Bass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
MMichael Andor BrodeurVocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)	Vocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
KKen BernardDrummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)	Drummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)
RRob LaaksoGuitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)	Guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
GGregory KenneyGreg	Greg
LLesley GorenLesley	Lesley
AAndrew ThompsonZombie leader	Zombie leader
LLaurel KirtzHungry zombie	Hungry zombie