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.
MEAT FRIEND (Short Film) - STARBURST Magazine
We've been fans of Izzy Lee's work for quite some time. Often making thoughtful but challenging shorts such as Legitimate (2013) and Postpartum (2015) as well as the H.P. Lovecraft interpretation Innsmouth (2015). We've come to expect some level of socio-political commentary. This brings us to Meat Friend, a light-hearted satire featuring a psychopathic piece ...
MEAT FRIEND (Short Film) - STARBURST Magazine
We've been fans of Izzy Lee's work for quite some time. Often making thoughtful but challenging shorts such as Legitimate (2013) and Postpartum (2015) as well as the H.P. Lovecraft interpretation Innsmouth (2015). We've come to expect some level of socio-political commentary. This brings us to Meat Friend, a light-hearted satire featuring a psychopathic piece ...
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