Jackals & Fireflies
Synopsis
A woman wanders the streets of New York City, takes buses and trains, sits in bars and coffee shops, experiencing the city's diverse neighborhoods, while thinking about her life, her loneliness, unrequited love. She finds moments of communion with various people she meets along the way and with the city itself.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Behind The Scenes of ‘Jackals & Fireflies’ by Charlie Kaufman: Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2023-01-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alena Wertalik
Woman Body Double
Z Jones
Couple Sleeping Woman 1
Emily Elizabeth Thomas
Couple Sleeping Woman 2
Eva H.D.
Woman
Celia Torrey
Prince Street Woman
Alessandra Mendez
Prince Street Friend
Brooke Banister
Soho Teen 1
Elizabeth Jankovic
Soho Teen 2
Allison Patron
Virginia
Najee Griffin
Subway Singing Man
Sharon Nickey
Itchy Woman
Cory Eli Berezow
Couple Watching TV Woman
Jessica Jaffe
Scream Queen
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York, NY, premiere
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Eva H.D.
- Original Title
- Jackals & Fireflies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Likely Story, Projective Testing Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Kaufman
Eva H.D.
Robert Frazen
Stefanie Azpiazu, Felipe Dieppa, Eva H.D., Geno Imbriale, Charlie Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Kaufman
Director
Eva H.D.
Writer
Stefanie Azpiazu
Producer
Charlie Kaufman
Producer
Gregory Zuk
Producer
Robert Frazen
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackals & Fireflies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jackals & Fireflies about?
A woman wanders the streets of New York City, takes buses and trains, sits in bars and coffee shops, experiencing the city's diverse neighborhoods, while thinking about her life, her loneliness, unrequited love. She finds moments of communion with various people she meets along the way and with the city itself.
Who directed Jackals & Fireflies?
Jackals & Fireflies was directed by Charlie Kaufman.
Who stars in Jackals & Fireflies?
The principal cast of Jackals & Fireflies includes Alena Wertalik, Z Jones, Emily Elizabeth Thomas, Eva H.D., Celia Torrey.
When was Jackals & Fireflies released and how long is it?
Jackals & Fireflies was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 21m.