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Poster for Beach-O

2025 | 12 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 12 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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…

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Cast & crew

Directed by Karen Lawler, Leah Smith

  • Ian SvenoniusGrill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)
  • Michelle MaeBass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
  • James CantyGuitarist on beach (The Make Up)
  • Steve GamboaDrummer on beach (The Make Up)
  • Mona ElliottVocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)
  • Christina FilesDrummer in club (Victory at Sea)
  • Mel LedermanBassist in club (Victory at Sea)
  • Michael CoryBass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
  • Michael Andor BrodeurVocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
  • Ken BernardDrummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)