THE HOLE

A SHORT FILM by
COURTNEY KARWAL
& RACHEL FORMAN

SYNOPSIS

[A COMEDY  WIth Heart]

Two lonely Angelenos.

One apartment complex.

And a hole in the ceiling that brings them together.

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It takes a lot to make a movie and we can’t do this without your help. Every donation, big or small, will go directly into bringing this film to life. Make your tax-deductible donation today and get some sweet perks!

Our fundraising goal is $20,000!

THE HOLE is a fiscally sponsored project of FILM INDEPENDENT, a non-profit independent media arts organization. Film Independent will receive grants for the charitable purposes of THE HOLE, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the grantor. Contributions for the charitable purposes of THE HOLE must be made payable to Film Independent and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

    • Digital download of the film

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

    • Limited edition postcard

    • Digital download of the film

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

    • Digital download of the film

    • Limited edition postcard

    • Signed poster

    • Special Thanks in end credits

    • Signed poster

    • Limited edition postcard

    • Digital download of the film

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

    • Invite to private screening in Los Angeles

    • Special Thanks in end credits

    • Signed poster

    • Limited edition postcard

    • Digital download of the film

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

    • Lunch with the creative team (IRL for locals / Zoom for our faraway friends!)

    • Invite to private screening in Los Angeles

    • Special Thanks in end credits

    • Signed poster

    • Limited edition postcard

    • Digital download of the film

    • Personal thank you from the creative team

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THank you to all OF our donors for helping us reach

 $20,000!

MEET THE TEAM

DIRECTOR

COURTNEY KARWAL is a director and writer with a decade of comedy experience under her belt. Courtney made her directorial debut with her short film LIPSTICK CITY, which won Best Comedy Short at the New York Shorts Film Fest and Best Director at the Portland Comedy Film Festival. This past year, Courtney directed MARGOT’S OFF THE MARKET, a short film that was selected by Vail Film Festival. She also wrote, directed, and produced a spec NIKE campaign to gain attention in the commercial world.

WRITER

RACHEL FORMAN is a writer and comedian working in film, TV, animation and live comedy. She co-wrote and will E.P. an UNTITLED MUSICAL ROM-COM (EP Bill Burr). She co-wrote the short BAD ASSISTANT, which stars Jason Schwartzman and has earned film fest prizes for Best Writing and Best Dark Comedy. She has performed standup, improv & sketch at The UCB Theatre and The Comedy Store, developed animated series for Gaumont, and written on shows for Disney, Nickelodeon and Spinmaster.

Cinematographer

BETHANY MICHALSKI is a Los Angeles & Baltimore-based cinematographer and director. The instincts from her street photography days and MFA training from the AFI Conservatory have shaped her focus today. Michalski embraces her naturalistic sensitivities and interest in blending the narrative & documentary worlds. Most notably, Bethany’s directing and cinematography work have premiered at the DGA, Nobudge, Camerimage, Outfest, and Cinequest. Her clients include Disney, Showtime, MTV, Nike, Dior, Chanel, US Bank, Paper Magazine, and the Travel Channel.