Beach-O
“A zombie's day at the beach.”
2025•12m•Released
Comedy
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
Writer
Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Languages
English
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)
Rob Laakso
Guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
Gregory Kenney
Greg
Lesley Goren
Lesley
Andrew Thompson
Zombie leader
Laurel Kirtz
Hungry zombie
Production
Producer
Karen Lawler
Producer
Leah Smith
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