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Scam

Julie SHARBUTT

USA20238min Asian Premiere

Synopsis

When a phone scammer exploiting the elderly makes a final late night call, it might be her last.

Program Note

A woman flips through the phonebook and randomly calls unknown individuals, trying to engage them in a credit scam. Set in a dimly lit basement with only a telephone and headphones, the resourceful solo performance by Julie Sharbutt covers it all. This captivating black comedy takes an unexpected turn when the scammer herself becomes the victim of a bizarre “scam” from calling the wrong person. (Kani KIM)

Diretor

Julie SHARBUTT

Julie SHARBUTT is a genre and comedy filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Her works explores contemporary social issues with character-driven stories filled with warmth and dignity, even and especially within Genre. Her short films have been recognized at numerous film festivals, and she wrote and directed the horror comedy short film Scam (2023).