Short film

Going Pop

2025 · 14 min

A quick, quippy, behind-the-scenes scramble that mines awkward laughs from image reinvention and the messiness of a comeback.

Overview: After a “hot mic” blunder tanked her career, singer/songwriter Courtney is now attempting a comeback as a raunchy pop princess. Set on the chaotic day of her latest album release, Courtney and her oddball team reintroduce her to the world.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, light and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Celebrity, media, identity, ambition
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: celebrity
media
identity
ambition
redemption
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild