Cake with the Cream

A bold teen short film about the dark side of social media and raw self-acceptance, created by award-winning student filmmakers.

  • Brendan Giang
    Director
  • Brendan Giang
    Writer
  • Abbie Karel
    Writer
  • Brendan Giang
    Producer
  • Abbie Karel
    Producer
  • Aashi Agarwal
    Key Cast
    "Maya"
  • Lily Jeffrey
    Key Cast
    "Nina"
  • Gia Bhoot
    Key Cast
    "Minnie"
  • Ryan Backhas
    Key Cast
    "(as himself)"
  • Brendan Giang
    Editor
  • Alvaro Rodriguez
    Music by
  • Lily McCue
    Cinematographer
  • Llew Ladomirak
    Production Manager
  • Raeya Wohlmorantz
    Sound Mixer & Boom Operator
  • Misha Beggs
    Production Designer
  • Maeve Williams
    Key Hair & Makeup
  • Vasim Jamil Fee
    Key Costumes
  • Kaitlyn Gonzalez
    Media and Marketing Manager
  • Briar Dorogusker
    BTS Videographer
  • Maggie Ma
    Special Thanks
  • Gagan Agarwal
    Special Thanks
  • Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri
    Special Thanks
  • Liam Giffen
    Production Assistant
  • Briar Dorogusker
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 20, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Palo Alto High School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Brendan Giang

Nationally Award-Winning Actor/Writer/Director/Cinematographer in Theatre & Film

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