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Funkboy

Upon graduating from high school, a hedonistic 18-year-old from New York City is forced to discover a deeper understanding of his relationships after one of his many selfish stunts is taken too far.

  • Ian O'Boyle
    Director
  • Ian O'Boyle
    Writer
  • Ian O'Boyle
    Producer
  • Cameron Conrad
    Producer
  • Zachary Harrison Poli
    Producer
  • Ian O'Boyle
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Georges Y. Mbuyu
    Key Cast
    "Q"
  • Kira Quinn
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Julia Klinestiver
    Key Cast
    "John's Mother"
  • Matthew Giove
    Key Cast
    "Owen"
  • Cristian Reyes
    Key Cast
    "Chase"
  • Kaylin Skye
    Key Cast
    "Sandra"
  • Whit Hemphill
    Music
  • Cameron Conrad
    Cinematography
  • Connor Morgan
    Film Editing
  • Rich Imburgio
    Film Editing
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Coming-of-age, Short
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 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 - Pace University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • New York International Film Awards - NYIFA
    New York
    United States
    [WINNER] Best Indie Short; [WINNER] Best Acting Debut - Ian O'Boyle; [Finalist] Best First Time Director
  • American Filmatic Arts Awards
    Brooklyn
    [WINNER] First Short Film Award; [WINNER] Best Editing; [WINNER] Cast & Acting
  • NYLIFF
    Long Island
    United States
    [WINNER] Best Dramatic Short; [Nominee] Best Actor - Ian O'Boyle; [Nominee] Best Supporting Actor - Georges Y. Mbuyu; [Nominee] Best Editing
  • Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition
    New York
    United States
    Quarter-Finalist
  • Venice Shorts
    Venice
    United States
    Official Selection
  • YoFiFest, The Yonkers Film Festival
    Yonkers
    United States
    Official Selection
  • NewFilmmakers NY
    New York
    United States
    Official Selection
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    Official Selection
  • New York Short Film Tuesdays
    Brooklyn
    United States
    Official Selection
  • New York Lift-Off Film Festival
    Brooklyn
    United States
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Buoyancy Productions
    Distributor
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Ian O'Boyle

Ian O'Boyle is an actor/writer/director and producer based in New York City. He has acted in numerous independent films and TV shows for Showtime and CBS. He established his small production company, Buoyancy, in 2019 in hopes to further his artistic craft as well as connect with other creatives like himself.

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Director Statement

I sincerely hope you enjoy my directorial debut short, "Funkboy", as it was a true labor of love for everyone involved. It's the story of not only a boy discovering the values he will carry into manhood, but a universal tale of friendship, youth, desire, the scars we carry, and our basic need to belong.

Ian O'Boyle
writer/director