Synopsis: An ex-con, sentient pile of hamburger meat teaches after-school lessons to a child.
Now playing festivals: https://www.nihilnoctem.com/meat-friend
Credits:
Co-Written, Produced & Directed by Izzy Lee
Co-Written, Puppeteered & Produced by: Steve Johanson
Starring: Marnie McKendry, Megan Duffy, Steve Johanson (Meat Friend voice)
Cinematography: Sophia Cacciola
Editor & VFX : Michael J. Epstein
Score: Shayne Gryn
Sound Recording & Mix: Michael J. Epstein
Assistant Camera/BTS Stills: Ryan Oksenberg
Puppet Design/Build, Additional VFX & Poster Art: Eli Dorsey
Executive Producers: Paul Furio, Mary McDonagh, Bruce Labbate, Kevin Sluder, Carter Johnson
[REVIEW] WITH 'MEMENTO MORI' AND 'MEAT FRIEND,' IZZY LEE UPS HER SHORT GAME- AND SHOWS SHE NEEDS A FEATURE - Daily Grindhouse
I don't like to mix my "other" life with my role here at DG, but, sometimes, it bears discussing. In my capacity as a development executive and script consultant, I find myself tackling a lot of less than stellar material.
https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/meat-friend-short-film
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