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Bad Girl

Two uncool gen-xers meet up with their hot young 'connect' for an unexpected transaction.

  • Vance Sparks
    Director
    "Love and Death" (Max Original Series)
  • Vance Sparks
    Writer
  • Bonnie Gayle Sparks
    Producer
  • Vance Sparks
    Producer
  • Clint Howard II
    Producer
  • Charlotte White
    Producer
  • Bonnie Gayle Sparks
    Key Cast
    "Ginger"
    "Love and Death" (Max Original Series), "Leverage: Redemption" (Amazon Freevee Original Series)
  • Vance Sparks
    Key Cast
    "Vincent"
    "Love and Death" (Max Original Series)
  • Earl Browning III
    Key Cast
    "Todd"
    "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" (Paramount + Original Series)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Atlanta After Dark Film Festival Winter 2025
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    February 24, 2025
    Award Winner: Best Sketch Comedy Film
  • Austin Short Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    November 9, 2024
    Award Winner: Best Comedy Micro Film
  • Austin Comedy Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    October 15, 2024
    Award Finalist: Best Comedy Micro Film
  • Los Angeles Short Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 10, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Vance Sparks

Vance Sparks is a born and raised Texan who began his acting career in Dallas in 2010, starting as an extra on Fox's The Good Guys, and NBC's Chase.

He gained local attention by playing the title role in the short film drama, Brady's Lot, for which he won Best Actor at The International Independent Film Awards 2016.

He's since made appearances in Max original series Love and Death as Dr. Lask, an OBGYN to Betty and Allan Gore played by Lily Rabe and Jesse Plemons, as well as Troy Aikman's buddy in a Choctaw Casino commercial airing now on Bally Sports Channel.

During the pandemic, Vance kept busy by gathering over 52K followers on his TikTok, @HandyVance, with his tutorials of his DIY projects. His approachable everyday handyman style has resonated with viewers all over the platform.

Vance has been a member of SAG-AFTRA since 2016, and is currently serving a third term on the DFW Local SAG-AFTRA Board alongside his wife, Bonnie Gayle Sparks. The two met first in acting class in 2015 and have been best friends ever since. They recently founded Sparks Productions LLC, and released their first title, Bad Girl, a comedy sketch written and directed by Vance.

Vance's additional list of special skills is impressive, including stunt driving, proficient use of firearms, singing, playing guitar, fishing, and operating motorcycles and ATVs. He is also a member of the East Trinity Masonic Lodge in Rockwall, TX.

A proud father of two, Vance's son, Chase, is a licensed pharmacist (PharmD), and his daughter, Ashlyn, is the owner and lead esthetician at Aneva Skin in McKinney, Texas.

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Director Statement

I originally wrote this sketch for an acting class, the same class that my now wife, Bonnie Gayle Sparks, and I met in. She stars in this short as Ginger, the no-BS New Yorker working the streets. You might recognize her from Max original series "Love & Death" in her recurring role as Jo Ann Garlington opposite Elizabeth Olsen.

I loved getting to act opposite her in this project, as well as our long time buddy, Earl Browning III, who you can see as Doc Harmon in Paramount + original series "Lawmen: Bass Reeves".

As a long time actor myself, it was fulfilling to actually create my first 'film baby'. I've definitely caught the bug and look forward to creating more short form and long form content soon.