Catfish Whiskers

After being accused of "catfishing" for showing up to a date with a mustache, "Mustache Cash" questions his own identity (and mustache) in his attempts to find love.

  • Mick McCormick
    Director
  • Mick McCormick
    Writer
  • Mick McCormick
    Producer
  • Gabe Liftman
    Key Cast
    "Cash"
  • Kate Heffernan
    Key Cast
  • Ellie Holt
    Key Cast
    "Waitress"
  • Leo Wurgaft
    Key Cast
    ""Happy Trail Dale""
  • Olli Krietzman
    Key Cast
  • Henry Sowers
    Director of Photography
  • Finn Saffel Sipes
    Sound Design
  • Elara Furtado
    Gaffers
  • Cass Campi
    Gaffers
  • Icarus Ludwig
    Assistant Director
  • Olivia Fenuccio
    Production Sound
  • Gabe Liftman
    Post Production Sound Mixer
  • Finn Saffel Sipes
    Post Production Sound Mixer
  • Owen Mollard
    Grip/PA
  • Mick McCormick
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedy, drama, romcom
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 23, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Oberlin College
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Mick McCormick

Mick McCormick is a cross-genre filmmaker and producer graduating from Oberlin College this spring with a BA in Cinema and Media Studies with a minor in Studio Art. Mick prides himself on his love of absurdest comedy and hopes to tell earnest stories beyond the absurdity.

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Director Statement

I will try my absolute best to grow a mustache for screenings of this film.