Beach-O
“A zombie's day at the beach.”
Synopsis
This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Beacho (Teaser/ Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ian Svenonius
Grill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)
Michelle Mae
Bass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
James Canty
Guitarist on beach (The Make Up)
Steve Gamboa
Drummer on beach (The Make Up)
Mona Elliott
Vocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)
Christina Files
Drummer in club (Victory at Sea)
Mel Lederman
Bassist in club (Victory at Sea)
Michael Cory
Bass guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
Michael Andor Brodeur
Vocalist / guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
Ken Bernard
Drummer in club (The Wicked Farleys)
Rob Laakso
Guitarist in club (The Wicked Farleys)
Gregory Kenney
Greg
Lesley Goren
Lesley
Andrew Thompson
Zombie leader
Laurel Kirtz
Hungry zombie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Raindance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
- Original Score
- Erik Nickerson, The Make Up, The Wicked Farleys, Victory at Sea, Gregory Kenney
- Original Title
- Beach-O
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Erik Nickerson, The Make Up, The Wicked Farleys, Victory at Sea, Gregory Kenney
Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Karen Lawler, Leah Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Lawler
Director
Leah Smith
Director
Karen Lawler
Writer
Leah Smith
Writer
Karen Lawler
Producer
Leah Smith
Producer
Karen Lawler
Director of Photography
Leah Smith
Director of Photography
Karen Lawler
Editor
Leah Smith
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beach-O.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beach-O
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beach-O about?
This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…
Who directed Beach-O?
Beach-O was directed by Karen Lawler, Leah Smith.
Who stars in Beach-O?
The principal cast of Beach-O includes Ian Svenonius, Michelle Mae, James Canty, Steve Gamboa, Mona Elliott.
When was Beach-O released and how long is it?
Beach-O was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Beach-O?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beach-O was composed by Erik Nickerson, The Make Up, The Wicked Farleys, Victory at Sea, Gregory Kenney.