Short Films
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Written & Directed by Jessica Gohlke
RT: 20:05 (1997)
For many years, Eli has lived alone, estranged from his daughter and nourished only by his rich memories. Confronting his mortality, this 75 year-old World War II veteran, invites Bill, an introverted history major, to his apartment to propose that Bill write his biography...with mixed results. Starring in his first short film, Edward Norton puts his talent on display before blowing the world away with his performance in PRIMAL FEAR.
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In Search of Everyman Donny
Written & Directed by Jessica Gohlke
RT: 8:00 (2000)
A small film crew is hired by phone to produce a documentary about a man named Donny. Arrangements are made, money is sent... The problem is this apparent “everyman” never ends up being where he is supposed to be. After a week of chasing their elusive subject, the crew has just about given up hope of ever seeing their film realized. Conceived as a Web series before there really was such a thing, this slice of a mockumentary foretells the coming of the reality-TV era.
The Climbing Rose of the Garden District
Screenplay by Jessica Gohlke & David Pons
Directed by Jessica Gohlke
RT: 23:22 (2023)
When Laura Louise, hailing from a middle-class family in the small town of Dot, Mississippi, moves to New Orleans in the early 1970s, she harbors a mission: to ascend to the pinnacle of society, even at the cost of sacrificing her dignity. "The Climbing Rose of the Garden District" is a Southern Gothic tale that explores the nuances of New Orleans' social graces and the pursuit of social advancement, ultimately leading to unforeseen consequences.