Gemini Rising

An ambitious, once-popular Charlie Finch tackles her new town, high school, underwhelming social status, (oh! and a suspicious Detective) by throwing herself into a podcast on a popular trend she's illiterate in... astrology.

  • Jamie Kolbrenner
    Director
  • Jamie Kolbrenner
    Writer
  • Calla Renda-Kelley
    Producer
  • Lauren McNair
    Key Cast
    "Charlie"
  • Claire Shepard
    Key Cast
    "Lila"
  • Steffanie Siebrand
    Key Cast
    "Jojo"
  • Anastasia Ferguson
    Key Cast
    "Detective Flores "
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 7, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Jamie Kolbrenner

Jamie Kolbrenner, a 2020 grad of Loyola Marymount University's School of Film and Television, has wanted to be in entertainment since her Mom forced her to go to film camp at the ripe age of 12. A dedicated and respected team-player, Jamie has strong experience and a passion for producing and writing dark comedy. Her directorial debut, "Gemini Rising", is her senior thesis film from LMU and in her words: "my baby."

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Director Statement

Three years ago, I dated three Geminis in a row. Also, and I should mention, my mother is a Gemini too. The similarities between the three break-ups (I love my Mom, but her too) brought me to the conclusion: the day you are born has some influence on who you are. And thus, my appreciation of Astrology started.

If you believe in Astrology, if you don't, if you're somewhere on the fence, this film is for you. At its core, it's about a girl who just wants someone to love her for her authentic self (even if she is a Gemini.)