Experiencing Interruptions?

Enjoined

When chaotic Michaela barges into her best friend Jill's office in need of medical assistance, the women are forced to confront their socioeconomic differences... and much more.

  • Staci Roberts-Steele
    Director
    And I Need a Haircut, Sorry Ari
  • Lauren Dunitz
    Writer
    Reunion, Smoked
  • Staci Roberts-Steele
    Producer
    Don't Look Up, Winning Time
  • Lauren Dunitz
    Producer
    Smoked
  • Lauren Dunitz
    Key Cast
    "Michaela"
    American Auto
  • Nikki McKenzie
    Key Cast
    "Jill"
    SEAL Team, 911: Lone Star
  • Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur
    Key Cast
    "Darryl"
    Home Economics, Curb Your Enthusiasm
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 15, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Staci Roberts-Steele

At just 2 weeks old, Staci’s first gig was playing Baby Jesus in Central Presbyterian’s Christmas Pageant in Des Moines, Iowa. Nepotism and type played a huge part in Staci getting cast, but hey, at least she learned this at a young age.

The daughter of two politicians, much of Staci’s childhood was spent campaigning around Iowa and listening to long speeches. To fill the boredom she made costumes out of paper, markers and anything she could get her hands on (ice cream works quite well as an adhesive) and would perform self-written plays out the window for various plants and wildlife. It was a lonely life, so Staci moved on.

In high school, Staci decided she wanted to be a politician and at 16 moved to Washington D.C to be a U.S. Senate Page. She poured water for Senators, delivered amendments and was basically a series regular on C-Span. After realizing Washington was full of fake ideals and odd characters, Staci decided to pursue these same ideas in a different realm: acting.

At Vassar College, Staci studied Theatre and Psychology. Here is where she found a love for comedy and sketch. After college, Staci moved to Chicago to perform at Second City and IO Chicago (R.I.P). After too many winters and pints of Old Style, Staci moved to sunny Los Angeles.

Staci just finished filming DON'T LOOK UP (Netflix) starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep, which she also co-produced. She has also appeared in VICE, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Parks and Recreation, various web series, and this website that you are reading right now! Staci also starred in DETECTIVE EXPECTING, P.D. that she produced, edited and starred in while pregnant.

Staci resides in Los Angeles with her husband, child and anxiety.

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Director Statement

The biggest challenge of making ENJOINED, was chasing the ever changing political and social landscape of Roe V. Wade. When Lauren first wrote the script, it was a comedy about friendship and differing backgrounds and beliefs that can strain those relationships. But after Roe was overturned it felt like we were constantly adjusting the direction or dialogue so that we were keeping up with the world while also not losing sight of the vision. Many states that are losing women’s healthcare are fighting back. But we also wanted to make sure that states less affected by the legislation kept their antennas up.

I hope the viewer is reminded that we can never get too comfortable. Moments like these are scary, sad, funny, difficult and even cringe. We think things will stay how we want them to just because it’s how it’s always been. But we have to remember we’re living in a constantly evolving world and have to be prepared to adapt at any moment. Oh and I hope it makes people laugh too.