Beach-O (Beach-O)

A zombie's day at the beach.

Overview

This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…

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Cast

Ian Svenonius

Grill master and vocalist on beach (The Make Up)

Michelle Mae

Bass guitarist on beach (The Make Up)

James Canty

Guitarist on beach (The Make Up)

Steve Gamboa

Drummer on beach (The Make Up)

Mona Elliott

Vocalist / guitarist in club (Victory at Sea)