Watch: Awkward Influencers Comedy Short ‘Followers’ by Julia Bales

Watch: Awkward Influencers Comedy Short ‘Followers’ by Julia Bales

by Alex Billington
August 24, 2023
Source: Vimeo

“What did he say that was weird?” Don’t you want to find out. Who’s up for a “neurotic thriller” from L.A.? This super awkward, uncomfortable short film called Followers has debuted to watch in full online after initially premiering at film festivals earlier this year. Written and directed by filmmaker Julia Bales, it’s a focused look at the lives of a nice influencer couple living in Los Angeles. Wendy has a sneaking suspicion that her meeting with Emma, who subsequently invited herself and partner over for dinner, was no chance encounter. What do they really want with her? This has such a well-played sneaky edge that’s critiquing more than it seems at first glance, which is why it’s so damn good. Starring Joey Ally, Jim Cummings, Taylor Misiak, and Bill O’Neill. Right at 15 mins, this is a captivating watch right to the end. View below.

Thanks to director Jim Cummings on Twitter for the tip on this one. Brief intro from Vimeo: “Wendy has a sneaking suspicion that her meeting with Emma, who subsequently invited herself and her partner over for dinner, was no chance encounter.” A neurotic thriller. Followers is both written and directed by filmmaker Julia Bales based in Los Angeles – she also directed for “College Humor Originals” and made a few other shorts before this. You can view more of Bales work on her Vimeo or visit her official website or follow her on Twitter (X) or on IG @julia1sabella. Produced by Elena Woodhead. And executive produced by Aostin Robert. Featuring cinematography by Adam Lee. This short has screened at the Tallgrass, Santa Barbara, and Ouray Film Festivals. For details on the film, visit Vimeo. To watch more shorts, click here. Thoughts?

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