Beach-O

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…

• Karen LawlerDirector
• Leah SmithDirector
• Karen LawlerWriter
• Leah SmithWriter

• Ian SvenoniusGrill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)
• Michelle MaeBass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
• James CantyGuitarist on beach (The Make Up)
• Steve GamboaDrummer on beach (The Make Up)
• Mona ElliottVocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)
• Christina FilesDrummer in club (Victory at Sea)
• Mel LedermanBassist in club (Victory at Sea)
• Michael CoryBass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
• Michael Andor BrodeurVocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
• Ken BernardDrummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)
• Rob LaaksoGuitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
• Gregory KenneyGreg