Temporary Tattoo

Twins Oakley and Ellis Garrison use their late father's ID
to rent an AirBNB in Ocean City, MD for Senior Week,
where high school grads celebrate childhood emancipation. When their first night spirals into a party and
eviction looms, Oakley recruits local drug dealer Barton,
who eerily resembles their dad, to pose as him. What
starts as a desperate, psychedelic cover-up transforms
into an emotional confrontation full of grief, siblinghood,
and the bittersweet impermanence of youth.

The film stars newcomers K.J. Parker and Shawn Bilyeu as Oakley and Ellis, alongside industry veteran Derek Russo (Cobra Kai, Bad Boys: Ride or Die) as everyone's favorite drug dealer Barton. The project was filmed between Savannah, GA and Ocean City, MD in August of 2025 as a Senior thesis project at SCAD.

  • Charlie Gottlieb
    Director
  • Charlie Gottlieb
    Writer
  • Hannah Wawersik
    Writer
  • Autumn Tapley
    Producer
  • Charlie Gottlieb
    Producer
  • Henry Johnson
    Producer
  • K.J. Parker
    Key Cast
    "Oakley Garrison"
  • Shawn Bilyeu
    Key Cast
    "Ellis Garrison"
  • Derek Russo
    Key Cast
    "Barton"
    Cobra Kai, Bad Boys 4, Shazam: Fury of the Gods
  • Chaney Tipton
    Key Cast
    "Lola"
  • Ben Goddard
    Key Cast
    "Benji"
  • Kim Alvarez-Cazzetto
    Key Cast
    "Susan"
  • M.C. Garrison
    Director of Photography
  • Laila Padilla
    Production Designer
  • Charlie Tiner
    Editor
    Slaughter
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Coming-of-Age, Stoner, Comedy, Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony Burano
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Charlie Gottlieb

Charlie Gottlieb is a film producer, director, and graphic designer from Baltimore, MD - currently based in Savannah, GA.​

Having grown up in the hospitality business, Gottlieb's mission for every production is to deliver an amazing experience for all involved. "Happy, healthy, safe, and productive!"​

Through his efforts while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design, Gottlieb has helped bring to life multiple student film productions.

These include 'Sins of the Father', an homage to classic character drama features of the past. 'A Perfect Venue', a mysterious fantasy film about what lies beneath the surface.

​Most recent is Gottlieb's directorial debut 'Temporary Tattoo,' inspired by his own personal experiences going to Ocean City, MD. The film follows twins torn between grief and independence get swept into drugs, danger, and family values amidst their Senior Week vacation.

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