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Blessing On Your Head

Ghostly things start happening at an engaged couple's house after they move in together. Is it the fiancé's dead Jewish mother or is it all in his head?

  • Karen Zipor
    Director
  • Karen Zipor
    Writer
  • Chris Lin
    Producer
  • Kai Gibson
    Cinematography
  • Sam Gerardi
    Composer
  • Jack Clifford
    Key Cast
    "Natan"
  • Claudia Troy
    Key Cast
    "Leah"
  • Geri Schirmer
    Key Cast
    "Aida"
  • James Stringer Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Uncle"
  • Mylène Freeman
    Key Cast
    "Aunt"
  • Zack Brown
    Key Cast
    "Nephew"
  • Alexa Moore
    Key Cast
    "Niece"
  • Karen Zipor
    Camera
  • Kai Gibson
    Camera
  • Eli Beaubien
    Sound
  • Chris Lin
    Sound
  • Karen Zipor
    Editor
  • Danait Haddish
    Costumes
  • Kai Gibson
    Assistant Editor
  • Solomon Goluboff-Schragger
    Assistant Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, comedy
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 2, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    200 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:
    Yes - University of Virginia
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Karen Zipor

Raised in Virginia, Karen has been passionate about filmmaking from an early age. After majoring in Drama at the University of Virginia (Class of '22), Karen experienced writing and directing for both the stage and screen. Her theatrical works have been produced and won multiple awards, and she currently works professionally as a production coordinator for the Walt Disney Company.

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Director Statement

"Blessing On Your Head" is a story that's deeply personal, but will resonate with families of all backgrounds, centered on the struggle of maintaining traditions between generations.