Monsters These Days (2023)
An aspiring actress, Caroline, lands a lead role in a short film directed by Willow, the supposed daughter of a legendary director. Caroline and the crew soon discover the harsh realities of the film industry and the cutthroat world of nepotism, forcing them to confront their own aspirations and desires in this biting satire.
Director: Cooper Lily Stallings
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Sophia Englesberg as Willow |
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Elysia Roorbach as Caroline |
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Désiré Mia as Oliver |
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Taze Wilson as John |
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Thomas Deen Baker as Sid |
| Writing | Cooper Lily Stallings | Writer |
| Editing | Eric Yeich | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Cooper Lily Stallings | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Fernando Arguello | Production Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Sarah Senior | Music |
| Directing | Sofia Cicchine | Assistant Director |
| Production | Sofia Cicchine | Producer |
| Camera | Andrew Garcia | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Jacob Salerno | Sound Mixer |
| Directing | Cooper Lily Stallings | Director |
| Camera | Theodor Holm | Assistant Camera |
| Production | Skip Uhlen | Location Manager |