

Cosmetic Criminals
“Who the e.l.f. did it?”
Synopsis
A short mockumentary detailing the rise of intergenerational cosmetic theft through the eyes of an affected family.
Top Cast
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January 7, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Buono
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Buono, Matt Pacult, Tamsin Rawady
- Original Title
- Cosmetic Criminals
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Buono
Alexander Buono, Matt Pacult, Tamsin Rawady
Matthew Jensen
Micah Gardner
Jeanne Stawiarski, Nate Young
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Buono
Director
Alexander Buono
Writer
Matt Pacult
Writer
Tamsin Rawady
Writer
Nate Young
Producer
Micah Gardner
Editor
Matthew Jensen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Criminals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cosmetic Criminals about?
A short mockumentary detailing the rise of intergenerational cosmetic theft through the eyes of an affected family.
Who directed Cosmetic Criminals?
Cosmetic Criminals was directed by Alexander Buono.
Who stars in Cosmetic Criminals?
The principal cast of Cosmetic Criminals includes Sydney Malakeh, Michelle Mao, Necar Zadegan, Nelson Franklin, Carlease Burke.
When was Cosmetic Criminals released and how long is it?
Cosmetic Criminals was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cosmetic Criminals?
Cosmetic Criminals holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















