CHECKING OUT

surreal dramedy, 12-minute short film/proof of concept

written and co-produced by Ames Miyako, directed by Ariel Zucker, produced by Crystal Collins.

When a date in the present resembles a traumatic moment from the past, dissociated personal trainer “Alex” must find their way through their own wry psyche to get back into their body, as long as a past version of themselves "Cool Alex" stays on their side...

Checking Out is currently making the festival circuit after its world premiere at the Academy Award & BAFTA-qualifying 2025 LA Shorts International Film Festival.

Friendsgiving

written and directed by Kaitlyn Healy
produced by Kaitlyn Healy, Julia Jayne, Lana Dvorak

When Charles runs into his charming new coworker Lorali on the streets of L.A., he spontaneously invites her to his annual Friendsgiving—a cherished tradition with his four closest friends. But as the evening unfolds, buried tensions and clashing personalities threaten to derail the celebration. With emotions rising and loyalties tested, Charles finds himself in the middle, forced to confront the challenge of keeping a group of strong-willed individuals united—and whether it’s even possible to hold on to the idea of “found family” when everyone’s pulling in different directions.