Beach-O

Beach-O(2025)

“A zombie's day at the beach.”

February 14, 2025
12m
Comedy

Overview

This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…

Director

Karen Lawler

Trailer

Beacho (Teaser/ Trailer)
Beacho (Teaser/ Trailer)

Cast

Cast

Ian Svenonius

Grill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)

Michelle Mae

Bass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)

James Canty

Guitarist on beach (The Make Up)

Steve Gamboa

Drummer on beach (The Make Up)

Mona Elliott

Vocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)

Christina Files

Drummer in club (Victory at Sea)

Mel Lederman

Bassist in club (Victory at Sea)

Michael Cory

Bass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)

Michael Andor Brodeur

Vocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)

Ken Bernard

Drummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)

Rob Laakso

Guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)

Gregory Kenney

Greg

Lesley Goren

Lesley

Andrew Thompson

Zombie leader

Laurel Kirtz

Hungry zombie

Crew

Director of Photography

Karen Lawler, Leah Smith

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United States of America