THE HOLE
A SHORT FILM by COURTNEY KARWAL & RACHEL FORMAN
SYNOPSIS
Two lonely Angelenos.
One apartment complex.
And a hole between their
units that leads to an
unlikely friendship.
[ DARK COMEDY ]
DONATE
[ Our fundraising goal for this project is $20,000! ]
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THE HOLE is a fiscally sponsored project of FILM INDEPENDENT, a non-profit independent media arts organization. Film Independent will receive grants for the charitable purposes of THE HOLE, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the grantor. Contributions for the charitable purposes of THE HOLE must be made payable to Film Independent and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Personal thank you from the creative team
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Digital download of the film
Personal thank you from the creative team
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Limited edition postcard
Digital download of the film
Personal thank you from the creative team
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Personal thank you from the creative team
Digital download of the film
Limited edition postcard
Signed poster
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Special Thanks in end credits
Signed poster
Limited edition postcard
Digital download of the film
Personal thank you from the creative team
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Invite to private screening in Los Angeles
Special Thanks in end credits
Signed poster
Limited edition postcard
Digital download of the film
Personal thank you from the creative team
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Lunch with the creative team (IRL for locals / Zoom for our faraway friends!)
Invite to private screening in Los Angeles
Special Thanks in end credits
Signed poster
Limited edition postcard
Digital download of the film
Personal thank you from the creative team
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THANK YOU!
MEET THE TEAM
DIRECTOR
COURTNEY KARWAL is a director and writer with a decade of comedy experience under her belt. Courtney made her directorial debut with her short film LIPSTICK CITY, which won Best Comedy Short at the New York Shorts Film Fest and Best Director at the Portland Comedy Film Festival. This past year, Courtney directed MARGOT’S OFF THE MARKET, a short film that was selected by Vail Film Festival. She also wrote, directed, and produced a spec NIKE campaign to gain attention in the commercial world.
WRITER
RACHEL FORMAN is a writer and comedian working in film, TV, animation and live comedy. She co-wrote and will E.P. two upcoming features — UNTITLED MUSICAL ROM-COM (EP Bill Burr) and THE MANIPULATOR (EP Jason Schwartzman). She wrote the short BAD ASSISTANT, which stars Schwartzman and has earned film fest prizes for Best Writing, Best Comedy and Best Dark Comedy. She has performed standup, improv & sketch at The UCB Theatre and The Comedy Store, developed animated series for Gaumont, and written on shows for Disney, Nickelodeon and Spinmaster.
PRODUCER
PAIGE KLONE is a producer, comedian, actor and writer with a B.A. in Writing & Producing for TV from Columbia College Chicago. She won a student Emmy for writing, producing and acting in the live sketch show FREQ OUT. Paige co-created THE BROWNS starring iconic drag queen Tammie Brown, which premiered on OUTtv & Apple TV. She created, produced & starred alongside Jason Schwartzman in the short film BAD ASSISTANT, which swept Best Dark Comedy & Best Actress at Indie Short Fest. She co-wrote and will E.P. the upcoming feature THE MANIPULATOR (EP Jason Schwartzman).
Cinematographer
BETHANY MICHALSKI is a Los Angeles & Baltimore-based cinematographer and director. The instincts from her street photography days and MFA training from the AFI Conservatory have shaped her focus today. Michalski embraces her naturalistic sensitivities and interest in blending the narrative & documentary worlds. Most notably, Bethany’s directing and cinematography work have premiered at the DGA, Nobudge, Camerimage, Outfest, and Cinequest. Her clients include Disney, Showtime, MTV, Nike, Dior, Chanel, US Bank, Paper Magazine, and the Travel Channel.