The Girlies
Antics! Estrogen! Escapades! Hijinks ensue when The Girlies are forced to face the unexpected. Shot on Bolex H16 Reflex using Kodak film.
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Natalie CoutureDirector
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Natalie CoutureWriter
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Juan Felipe DíazProducer
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Samantha WolfAssociate Producer
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Hannah Fay FolignoStory by
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Alexis AdamsStory by
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Natalie CoutureStory by
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Hannah Fay FolignoKey Cast"Ginger"
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Alexis AdamsKey Cast"Clementine"
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Natalie CoutureKey Cast"Rosie"
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Jacob CherryKey Cast"The Man"
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Jordan UngerKey Cast"Chet Brimstone"
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Samantha Wolf1st Assistant Director
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Ryan BradfordDirector of Photography
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Sela Pierce1st Assistant Camera
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Valentina Rosset1st Assistant Camera
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Gabriela SpampinatoGaffer
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Rex BasaloneGaffer
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Sela PierceStills Lighting Photographer
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Sophie CobarrubiaSet Dresser
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Rex BasaloneStills Lighting Technician
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Natalie CoutureProduction Design by
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Sophie CobarrubiaProduction Design by
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Paulina FisherKeys Backdrop Artist
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Maya JonesGraphic Designer
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Natalie CoutureMiniatures by
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Sophie CobarrubiaMiniatures by
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Rex BasaloneMiniatures by
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Natalie CoutureCostumes by
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Gabby FloresHair and Makeup Artist
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Derek DeRocheLocation Sound Mixer
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Sylvie FolignoDaisy's Handler
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Samantha WolfEditor
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Martín de LimaScore by
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Brendan JulianSound Designer
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Elliott PowellColorist
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Paulina FisherTitle Card Design by
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Natalie CoutureTitle Card Design by
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Cole McCarthySpecial Thanks
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Alexis AdamsSpecial Thanks
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Karl SpiresSpecial Thanks
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Will GundlachSpecial Thanks
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Lynn and Damien CoutureSpecial Thanks
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Chris ConnorSpecial Thanks
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Lizzie FloresSpecial Thanks
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The Negative SpaceFilm Processing and Scanning by
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Bolex H16 Reflex using Kodak filmShot on
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Project Type:Short, Web / New Media
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Genres:Comedy, Silent Film, Web Series Pilot
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Runtime:9 minutes 9 seconds
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Completion Date:April 3, 2024
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:16mm
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Aspect Ratio:3510 x 2160
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Natalie Couture is a Los Angeles-based actor, producer, and writer.
Since graduating from UCLA in 2022 with a double major in Economics and English, she has both starred in and produced “Here’s to My Love” (2024, dir. Sophie Cobarrubia) as well as her first feature film, “Home By Sunday” (2023, dir. Will Gundlach).
Her directorial debut short film, THE GIRLIES, completed in April of 2024, has screened as part of Hollyshorts Monthly Screening Series (Dec. 2024), Filmfort 2025, Chattanooga Film Festival 2025, Phoenix Film Festival 2025, and Ventura Artwalk Cinefest 2025.
She is thrilled to have both acted in and co-edited her most recent project, Ethan Messecar’s feature film, “Deep Dish” (post-production).
Produced by a female-led crew of silly people, “The Girlies” is a 21st century love letter to silent film, physical comedy, and analog filmmaking. Our film was shot on three different types of 16mm Kodak film stock with one digital cut-away, and the title cards and opening credits were captured in-camera and composited digitally. The result: a wacky, kitchen-sink of genres and technologies that contrasts the modern with the classic at at every turn.
Thank you for taking the time to visit the zany, Technicolor world of “The Girlies” with us– we hope you have as much fun watching our film as we did making it.
Enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Natalie Couture
Writer and Director, “The Girlies”