Private Project

Marilyn Today!

Miracles happen and a fun romp ensues when Marilyn Monroe returns to make a Hollywood comeback.

On her first 2 days, Marilyn arrives at the grave site, meets Jose Luis who helps her as they panhandle in downtown LA to raise funds for clothes. Marilyn reunites with a friend, meets new friends in the LGBTQ community, who help her.

This comedic short was shot guerrilla style in Los Angeles.

  • Elaina Red
    Director
  • Elaina Red
    Producer
  • Elaina Red
    Writer
  • Yeudiel Domínguez Pérez
    Camera Operator
  • Tom Funk
    Camera Operator
  • Andrew Parke
    Camera Operator
  • Elaina Red
    Key Cast
    "Marilyn"
  • Yeudiel Domínguez Pérez
    Key Cast
    "Jose Luis"
  • Wenzel Jones
    Key Cast
    "Jimi"
  • Miss Barbie Q
    Key Cast
    "Ambrosia"
  • Katie Pinkston
    Key Cast
    "Karla"
  • Wendell Jones
    Key Cast
    "Miles"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama, Magical Realism
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 18, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Elaina Red