Basic
Synopsis
Gloria and Nick go through a painful breakup. Gloria then spirals through Nick’s past dating history, untangling his web of ex-girlfriends until she discovers the reason for all their issues: Kaylinn, the hottest, most basic ex-girlfriend to ever exist, who not only just took Gloria’s boyfriend, but is about to take her entire story from her, too. Based on Devantez's award-winning 2020 short of the same name.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Film & TV Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chelsea Devantez
- Screenplay & Story
- Chelsea Devantez
- Original Title
- Basic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Marc Platt Productions, BuzzFeed Studios, Fortitude International, CaliWood Pictures, 100 Zeros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chelsea Devantez
Chelsea Devantez
Marc Platt, Katie McNicol, Adam Siegel, Michael Philip, Chelsea Devantez
Department Leadership Roster
Chelsea Devantez
Director
Chelsea Devantez
Writer
Marc Platt
Producer
Katie McNicol
Producer
Adam Siegel
Producer
Michael Philip
Producer
Nadine de Barros
Producer
Richard Alan Reid
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basic
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What is Basic about?
Gloria and Nick go through a painful breakup. Gloria then spirals through Nick’s past dating history, untangling his web of ex-girlfriends until she discovers the reason for all their issues: Kaylinn, the hottest, most basic ex-girlfriend to ever exist, who not only just took Gloria’s boyfriend, but is about to take her entire story from her, too. Based on Devantez's award-winning 2020 short of the same name.
Who directed Basic?
Basic was directed by Chelsea Devantez.
Who stars in Basic?
The principal cast of Basic includes Ashley Park, Taylor John Smith, Leighton Meester, Ashley Nicole Black, Kandy Muse.
When was Basic released and how long is it?
Basic was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.