What Joan Knows
15-minute comedywritten & directed by Frank Merleproduced by Kelly Hoogenakker & Frank Merle in association with CinemaBeyond When Joan catches her boyfriend having lunch with another woman, she starts spying on him, convinced of the worst. When her suspicions appear to be confirmed, she takes matters into her own hands.
Awards:WINNER, Gold Star Award for Excellence:Geneva Film Festival Official Selection:2007 Geneva Film Festival2008 East Lansing Film Festival Cast:Samantha Simon, Charles Riffenburg IV,Karin Carr, Erin Killean, Jeremy Hodges & Kelly Holden "An entertaining spoof of 'got-cha'-style reality TV and late-night ginsu-vision are highlights in this sitcom-ready storyline." -Review by Eric Gallippo, Lansing City Pulse |
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Yum Yum
5-minute comedywritten & directed by Frank MerleThe story of a girl, her stuffed pig, and the day she found love and vegetarianism.
Official Selection:2009 Action on Film Festival2008 Chicago Short Comedy Film Festival Cast:Erin Killean, Charles Riffenburg IV"An artistic and witty short, featuring terrific Tex Avery-esque audio cues, interesting camera work and solid acting." -Drake Baer, UR Chicago. |
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Package for Maxwell
8-minute comedywritten & directed by Frank MerleA secret agent recruits a teenage girl who works in a shipping store to help infiltrate and apprehend the mysterious Maxwell. Based on a very strange but mostly true story.
Official Selection:2009 Ventura Film FestivalCast:Erin Killean, Charles Riffenburg IV & Bobby Zaman |
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Couple Crush
5-minute comedydirected by Frank MerleA yuppie couple tries desperately to impress their new friends with the perfect brunch. In the process, they can't help but try to impress the camera crew documenting the occasion.
Official Selection:2009 Ventura Film Festival2009 Action on Film Festival Cast:Graham Schmidt, Jessica Wearne |
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Business Lunch
10-minute comedywritten & directed by Frank MerleWhen an Average Joe witnesses a homeless man con someone out of six dollars, he is intrigued enough to buy lunch for the beggar to learn more about why he does what he does. But the true connection between the two ends up being more than either of them had bargained for.
Official Selection:2009 Ventura Film FestivalCast:Matthew Mages, Jason Markoff, Erin KilleanGraham Schmidt & Morgan Marshall |
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