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Over My Dead Body

A drag queen sneaks into a funeral home to pay last respects to her drag mother, who's being buried as a man against their dying wishes.

  • Quinlan Orear
    Director
    Seeking: Jack Tripper
  • Quinlan Orear
    Writer
    Seeking: Jack Tripper
  • Dustin Presley
    Producer
    Seeking: Jack Tripper
  • J. Harrison Ghee
    Key Cast
    "Jackée"
    Lola in "Kinky Boots" on Broadway
  • Daryn Harrell
    Key Cast
    "CeCe"
    Empire, Utopia
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, lgtbq
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 2, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    August 15, 2021
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Out on Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    September 30, 2021
    Regional Premiere
    Best Local Short Film
  • Austin Film Festival
    Austin, TX
    United States
    October 24, 2021
    Texas Premiere
    In Competition
Director Biography - Quinlan Orear

Quinlan Orear is an Atlanta based writer and director, and the Associate Chair of Film & Television at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Since earning his BFA in Theatre Studies from the University of Illinois, Quinn’s career focus has been on fostering collaborations with diverse talent in crafting poignant stories. Quinn received his MFA in Film from Columbia University, receiving Faculty Honors in screenwriting for his original pilot teleplay entitled “Grunge.” His debut short “Seeking: Jack Tripper” won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Short at its world premiere at the 2016 Newport Beach Film Festival. In 2018, Quinn relocated from New York to Atlanta with his husband Dustin Presley. They are committed to bringing thoughtful and engaging Queer stories to life.

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Director Statement

"Over My Dead Body" is a contemplative celebration of found family, overcoming pride, and finding dignity in death.