Self-directed comedic shorts & other projects
A surreal, trippy sci-fi fantasy. Submitted for the LabFest 2022, a 3-min smartphone film competition with The Actor's Lab, this is a concept piece for a larger idea I'm building out about empathy! This made the top 20 in the festival; judges were Mimi Leder, Hannah Leder, Stefanie Leder, and Geraldine Leder.
She had the hottest dream of her life. Safe for work but do not try this at home! Writing, directing, voiceover, and editing by Emily Shankman. Starring & filmed by Emily Shankman & Nick Walker. October 2020.
Winner of The Actor’s Lab 2021 Labfest, films had to be 3 mins or less, deal with topic “Lucky 7” & be shot on a smartphone or zoom. Judges included Mindy Sterling, Bob Koherr, Rick Ferrari, Bobby Roth, and Tracy Poust.
“New Hire Zoom Icebreaker Gone Wrong.” Self-directed. It's her first day of a brand new job! In the new hire Zoom icebreaker, her impression was a little . . . much. Happy early Halloween! September 2020.
“He Found Me.” A short quarantine film by Emily Shankman. May 2020.
“Virtual Dating Tips with Cheryl & Pastel,” a quarantine film for Kickstand Comedy Space Livestream. Written by Roland Mechanik and Emily Shankman. Editing by Roland. April 2020.
Highlights from my TikTok account!
Clips of Emily performing standup, clown, and performance live across Los Angeles!