The PHD movie (2011)
"Piled Higher and Deeper" The Movie is a live-action adaptation of the popular online comic strip by Jorge Cham. It was filmed on location at and was produced in partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The film introduces audiences to the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the “Nameless Grad Student”) as they struggle to find balance between research, teaching and their personal lives with humor and heart.
Director: Vahe Gabuchian
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Alexandra Lockwood as Cecilia |
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Crystal Dilworth as Tajel |
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Evans Boney as Mike Slackenerny |
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Zachary Abbott as Prof. Smith |
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Raj Katti as Winston |
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Emily Abbott as Mrs. Smith |
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Susanna Boney as Jen Slackenery |
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Tony Chu as Prof. Chu |
| Crew | Lucie Adalind | Cinematography |
| Sound | Eric Santiestevan | Music |
| Production | Jorge Cham | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Vahe Gabuchian | Director |
| Production | Margaret Rosenburg | Producer |
| Writing | Jorge Cham | Writer |
