Squirrel

Short film, drama, shot on 16mm - in post production

In a quiet town, a woman struggles to integrate her paroled father into her life, only to find that healing, like nature, is messy, stubborn, and painfully alive.

Cast

Anna - Marin Ireland (Hell Or High Water, Homeland) 

Arthur - John Diehl (Train Dreams, Miami Vice)

Brian - Brendan Sexton III (Poker Face, Empire Records)

Lena - Jessica Podewell

Writer/Director Laura Campbell

Executive Producers Kenneth Lonergan (Academy Award winner, Manchester by the Sea) J.Smith-Cameron (Emmy Nominee, Succession)

Producers Julia Corcoran and Tara Sheffer

The script has won:

Best Short Screenplay at Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, 2025

Outstanding Screenplay Competition, 2025

Pandora Short Film Grant, 2025

Kodak Grant

Panavision Grant

Montana Big Sky Grant

Vermont Creation Grant

Films That Make a Difference Grant