California Sober
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy
California Sober is the whimsical Gen Z girlie stoner comedy of our dreams. We are coming off a great production weekend and can't wait to bring you our finished project, but we need some post-production help first!
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California Sober is the whimsical Gen Z girlie stoner comedy of our dreams. We are coming off a great production weekend and can't wait to bring you our finished project, but we need some post-production help first!
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
California Sober is a whimsical buddy comedy about the highs and lows of searching for meaning in your 20s.
Set in an upscale (but nonetheless passé) mall in Los Angeles, the short follows Tyler and Lola, best friends and begrudging mall employees. With help from a crew of ragtag mall employees, the girls embark on a wayward pursuit of purpose (and a vial of clean pee, god damn it!).
The mall's a big place, but in this short we stop by a few stores:
Angel Dust, the Gen Z makeup store where Tyler & Lola work
cleansed., the minimalist juice bar that promises absolutely undeliverable health gains
Seaside Vibes, the Hollister-esque apparel retailer stocked to the brim with himbos
Heavy Petting, the "shop, don't adopt!" pet store run by a questionable man named Beauford
Production stills c/o our amazing DP, Catalina Parra!
Yamini Nambimadom is an actor, writer, and comedian based in Los Angeles. In the last few years, she has acted in several national commercials and indie film projects. Since joining her high school improv team over ten years ago, she has been writing and performing comedy of all kinds.
Isabella Zanobini is a writer and producer from the mall-land of suburban New Jersey. Now based in LA, she works in film development for an independent production company and loves architecture and surfing gentle waves.
The two of us met 7 years ago at the callbacks for our college improv group. On that day, the friendship and comedy angels were smiling.
Since then, we've bonded over our suburban upbringings, a shared love for female-driven comedy, and the euphoria of passing a well-rolled joint around a circle of interesting friends.
Now that production has wrapped, please consider supporting us through post-production! We need to build a team of talented people to finish getting this baby off the ground. Love you Cali Sober army <3
Wishlist
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Editor/Colorist/Graphic Designer
Costs $100
Post-production picture will be an integral part of ensuring our beautiful footage is well-packaged.
Sound Designer/Composer
Costs $100
Music and sound design are crucial to comedic timing & project quality.
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About This Team
Yamini Nambimadom is an actor, writer, and comedian based in Los Angeles. In the last few years, she has acted in several national commercials and indie film projects. Since joining her high school improv team over ten years ago, she has been writing and performing comedy of all kinds. Her podcast, Pillow Fight, aims to foster fun, accessible conversations about culture and politics. She also hosts a monthly LA-based comedy variety show, Chicago 10s.
Isabella Zanobini is a writer/producer from the mall-land of suburban New Jersey, now based in LA. She works in film development for an independent production company and loves architecture and surfing gentle waves.
Juliette Strangio is an LA-based filmmaker originally from Naarm/Melbourne. In 2021, she debuted her first feature film, Cecily and Lydia at the Waypoint. The film won her Best Film and Best Director at the 2022 Midwest Film Festival and was included in the Discovery competition at the Seoul International Women's Film Festival. She is a member of the inaugural class of the Harold Ramis Film School in Chicago and has co-produced several films.
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- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
California Sober is a whimsical buddy comedy about the highs and lows of searching for meaning in your 20s.
Set in an upscale (but nonetheless passé) mall in Los Angeles, the short follows Tyler and Lola, best friends and begrudging mall employees. With help from a crew of ragtag mall employees, the girls embark on a wayward pursuit of purpose (and a vial of clean pee, god damn it!).
The mall's a big place, but in this short we stop by a few stores:
Angel Dust, the Gen Z makeup store where Tyler & Lola work
cleansed., the minimalist juice bar that promises absolutely undeliverable health gains
Seaside Vibes, the Hollister-esque apparel retailer stocked to the brim with himbos
Heavy Petting, the "shop, don't adopt!" pet store run by a questionable man named Beauford
Production stills c/o our amazing DP, Catalina Parra!
Yamini Nambimadom is an actor, writer, and comedian based in Los Angeles. In the last few years, she has acted in several national commercials and indie film projects. Since joining her high school improv team over ten years ago, she has been writing and performing comedy of all kinds.
Isabella Zanobini is a writer and producer from the mall-land of suburban New Jersey. Now based in LA, she works in film development for an independent production company and loves architecture and surfing gentle waves.
The two of us met 7 years ago at the callbacks for our college improv group. On that day, the friendship and comedy angels were smiling.
Since then, we've bonded over our suburban upbringings, a shared love for female-driven comedy, and the euphoria of passing a well-rolled joint around a circle of interesting friends.
Now that production has wrapped, please consider supporting us through post-production! We need to build a team of talented people to finish getting this baby off the ground. Love you Cali Sober army <3
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editor/Colorist/Graphic Designer
Costs $100
Post-production picture will be an integral part of ensuring our beautiful footage is well-packaged.
Sound Designer/Composer
Costs $100
Music and sound design are crucial to comedic timing & project quality.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Yamini Nambimadom is an actor, writer, and comedian based in Los Angeles. In the last few years, she has acted in several national commercials and indie film projects. Since joining her high school improv team over ten years ago, she has been writing and performing comedy of all kinds. Her podcast, Pillow Fight, aims to foster fun, accessible conversations about culture and politics. She also hosts a monthly LA-based comedy variety show, Chicago 10s.
Isabella Zanobini is a writer/producer from the mall-land of suburban New Jersey, now based in LA. She works in film development for an independent production company and loves architecture and surfing gentle waves.
Juliette Strangio is an LA-based filmmaker originally from Naarm/Melbourne. In 2021, she debuted her first feature film, Cecily and Lydia at the Waypoint. The film won her Best Film and Best Director at the 2022 Midwest Film Festival and was included in the Discovery competition at the Seoul International Women's Film Festival. She is a member of the inaugural class of the Harold Ramis Film School in Chicago and has co-produced several films.