Greener Grass
Synopsis
In this dark comedy of manners, soccer moms Jill and Lisa seek the approval of their “friends” - at all costs. This surreal world is just on the edge of consciousness; suburbia through the looking glass. Every adult wears painful braces on their straight teeth, couples coordinate meticulously pressed outfits, and coveted family members become pawns in this competition for acceptance. Greener Grass explores one’s willingness to endure present pain in exchange for future validation – or at least a perfect smile.
Section: Narrative Shorts Competition
Premiere Status: North American Premiere
Country: United States
Language: English
Year: 2015
Runtime: 14min
Credits
Director: Paul Briganti
Executive Producer: Jocelyn DeBoer, Dawn Luebbe
Producer: Briana Frapart
Screenwriter: Jocelyn DeBoer, Dawn Luebbe
Cinematographer: Elie Smolkin
Editor: Tim Wilkerson
Production Designer: Taylor Slingerland
Sound Designer: Brian Goodheart
Music: Samuel Nobles
Additional Credits: Costume Designer: Patrick Glendening, Art Director: Ian Lapidus, Colorist: Kholi Hicks
Principal Cast: Jocelyn DeBoer, Dawn Luebbe, Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney, Mitch Magee, Paxton Booth, Levi Srebalus
Director Bio
Paul Briganti's short DONALD AND JESS premiered at the 2015 SXSW film festival. He produced and directed MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT SHOW (MTV) and ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING (TruTV) and directed the NBC pilot, IMAGINARY FRIEND (2015).
Contact
Public Film Contact
Dawn Luebbe
Gulp Splash Productions
dawn@gulpsplash.com
(917) 822-3767
Publicity Contact
Dawn Luebbe
dawn@gulpsplash.com