Trundle and the Lost Borscht of Atlantis
Even though Trundle makes the best borscht in the city, Mr. Murray says he is too hideous to work the counter. But when a Regular wants to thank the chef, Trundle takes matters into his own hands.
Produced by first-time writer Zachary Smolar and first-time director Laura Lee, and shot by award-winning Director of Photography Charlotte Hornsby (HAIR WOLF).
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Laura LeeDirector
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Zachary SmolarWriter
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Laura LeeProducerMagic Hour (feature), Whalebone (short)
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Zachary SmolarProducer
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Ariel DreicerProducer
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Sariel FriedmanProducer
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Daniel SimonsenKey Cast"Trundle"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Patrick BreenKey Cast"Mr. Murray"Galaxy Quest, Series of Unfortunate Events (TV series)Sex in the City
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Marceline HugotKey Cast"The Regular"30 Rock, The Leftovers, Better Call Saul
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Joel FigueroaEditorialNo Sudden Move, White Noise
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Ariel DreicerEditorial
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Comedy, romance, fantasy, dark comedy
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Runtime:13 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:January 18, 2023
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Production Budget:30,000 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:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Santa Barbara International Film FestivalSanta Barbara
United States
February 15, 2023
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Festival de Cannes Short Film CornerCannes
France
May 24, 2023 -
Woods Hole Film FestivalWoods Hole, Massachusetts
United States
August 5, 2023
New England Premiere
Official Selection -
Short Com - Film and Animation FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
September 2, 2023
European Premiere
Official Selection -
Silicon Beach Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
September 10, 2023
Los Angeles Premiere
Official Selection -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
September 16, 2023
Best Short - May 2023 // Special Guest Screening -
Bridge FestVancouver
Canada
Best Comedy Short // September 2023 -
Wasteland Film FestivalEdwards, CA
United States
September 30, 2023
Official Selection -
New York Shorts International Film FestivalNew York City
United States
October 14, 2023
New York Premiere
Official Selection -
San Diego International Film FestivalSan Diego
United States
October 21, 2023
Official Selection
Laura Lee is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn. As a producer she has produced films, commercial content, and theater, and loves to will art into existence. She is also the artistic director of Access Theater in Tribeca, and the co-producer of the upcoming feature film Magic Hour starring Miriam Shor. Trundle is her directorial debut.