I'm in Love with a Stripper (2026)
Alone on Christmas Eve, Michael makes a last-ditch effort to win back his ex-girlfriend. Although repelled by his sudden reappearance, the promise of $1000 buys ten minutes of Honey’s time as she reluctantly sits through his declaration of love. Michael’s dreams of a heartfelt reunion are shattered when he is promptly rejected by a stripper who refuses to participate in his fantasy, challenging toxic romantic comedy tropes normalized through contemporary media. Based on her semi-autobiographical stage play, Never Walk Alone, Julie Phan offers a desensationalized interpretation of sex work through an intimate representation of the person underneath the projection.
Director: Julie Phan
https://www.juliephan.art/projects/im-in-love-with-a-stripper
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Justin Eddy as Michael |
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Julie Phan as Honey/Iris |
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Anthony Parise as Bouncer |
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Sierra Haynes as Coat Check Girl |
| Writing | Julie Phan | Writer |
| Production | Paul Flicker | Producer |
| Production | Julie Phan | Producer |
| Directing | Julie Phan | Director |
| Camera | Alex Chung | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Madeline Rose Fiore | Assistant Director |
| Production | Gabriel Giuliani | Production Assistant |
| Lighting | Monica Nguyen | Gaffer |
| Camera | Monica Nguyen | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Monica Nguyen | Grip |
| Writing | Matt McGeachy | Script Editor |
