Roommates

A satirical comedic mocumentary that captures the ups and downs of what staying in student housing is like overseas at an American university.

  • Joey Michelson
    Director
  • William Grady Briggs
    Director
  • Joey Michelson
    Writer
  • William Grady Briggs
    Writer
  • Colin Michelson
    Writer
  • Diantha Jorgensen
    Writer
  • Joey Michelson
    Producer
  • William Grady Briggs
    Producer
  • Jayden Forsness
    Key Cast
    "Kyler"
  • Arwen Buoni
    Key Cast
    "Sean"
  • Mia Katarina Vujicic
    Key Cast
    "Winston"
  • Joey Michelson
    Key Cast
    "Joseph"
  • Colin Michelson
    Key Cast
    "Cole"
  • Chase Eddison Leffel
    Key Cast
    "Nate"
  • Kelly Staudinger
    Key Cast
    "Interviewer"
  • William Grady Briggs
    Key Cast
    "Otis"
  • Sofia Brushtein
    Key Cast
    "Unnamed Camera Operator"
  • Joey Michelson
    Created by
  • William Grady Briggs
    Created by
  • Colin Michelson
    Created by
  • Sofia Brushtein
    Camera Crew
  • William Grady Briggs
    Camera Crew
  • William Grady Briggs
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Student, Television, Other
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon EOS m50 Mark 2 / 18mm-55mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The American University of Rome
  • Film Festival Club
    Rome
    Italy
    December 6, 2024
    European Premiere
    Best Film
Director Biography - Joey Michelson, William Grady Briggs

William G Briggs (pictured left) and Joey Michelson (pictured right) met in high school on an American military base in northern Italy. They ended up attending the same college together, continuing a friendship going on 7 years. Despite Joey pursuing a degree in Archaeology and Will pursuing a degree in Film, the two continued to work together to create comedic skits and scripts that culminated in the creation of this short film.

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Director Statement

Two best friends wanted to make a silly film for their school's film festival club and together with their current roommates, siblings, partners, and friends. Who could have thought it would result in such a fun film in the end? Thank you to everyone who helped bring this film to life.