Betsy

Betsy is a satirical take on the way society deals with homelessness by using empty platitudes that ultimately give way to cutthroat capitalism. While driving home, a real estate agent (Betsy) sees a homeless man shivering in the cold. As she reflects upon the state of the homelessness crisis, Betsy struggles with her own complicity before deciding to take action.

  • George Parr
    Director
  • George Parr
    Writer
  • Abigail Spear
    Producer
  • George Parr
    Producer
  • Abigail Spear
    Key Cast
    "Betsy"
    The Equalizer (CBS)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 27, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Arri Amira
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Abigail Spear
  • Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival
    Pittsburgh
    United States
    November 19, 2023
    World Premiere
    Runner-up audience award
  • Cleveland International Film Festival
    Cleveland, OH
    United States
    April 7, 2024
Distribution Information
  • Abigail Spear
    Country: United States
Director Biography - George Parr

Originally from Southeast Texas, George studied film at Oberlin College and NYU Tisch. As a production assistant on Deadwood, George met the show's iconic creator David Milch, who became his writing mentor. George later sold a pilot script to Anonymous Content about a modern day Bonnie & Clyde. This is his directorial debut.

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Director Statement

During Covid, I noticed a strange feeling that began to permeate throughout Los Angeles as homeless encampments began to proliferate throughout the city. As these encampments grew in size and number, they seemed to draw out a dark side of society. Betsy is a response.