Jocelyn Stamat and Joe Russell’s ‘Laboratory Conditions’ boasts an all-star cast, but this isn’t the only plus point that makes this remarkable short film special. The female director has an excellent eye, guiding the actors to give outstanding performances and the story keeps you guessing from start to finish. Take it from us Jocelyn Stamat is a name you should look out for. Even if Sci-Fi isn’t your favorite genre, we urge you to see this film. We hope this film gets made into a feature, as it leaves you wanting more.
Laboratory Conditions is a must see!
Laboratory Conditions – Tribeca 2018 Trailer from Joe Russell on Vimeo.
Director Jocelyn Stamat and Producer Joe Russell’s Laboratory Conditions has already been selected for over twenty film festivals, including Tribeca. This exciting live action short film stars two popular actresses Minnie Driver (Will and Grace, Speecheless) and Marisa Tomei (Empire), and was written by Academy Award nominated screenwriter Terry Rossio.
Producer Joe Russell (credit IMDB)
A physician investigating a mission patient, disrupts an illegal experiment.
Director Jocelyn Stamat is a graduate of Harvard University and is currently adapting the League of Legends for Riot Games and previously directed Turbo Dates. Producer Joe Russell recently produced the Netflix Original film XOXO. He has produced over 100 projects and is currently in development on a number of features including Project Blackroom. Writer and Academy nominee Terry Rossio’s work spans both animation and live action. Credits include all five Pirates of the Caribbean films, Aladdin, the Oscar-winning Shrek, Déjà Vu, The Lone Ranger, Mask of Zorro and the upcoming Godzilla vs Kong. Stamat, Russell and Rossio are currently in production for their feature Dashboard Jesus and Hula Girl.
Director Jocelyn Stamat
Alongside Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver, the stellar cast includes Paulo Constanzo (Designated Survivor).
Some of the high profile film festivals Laboratory Conditions has been selected for include Sitges Film Festival, St. Louis, Oregon Short Film Festival where it won the Best Cinematographer award, Oxford Film Festival, Miami International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival and more.
Laboratory Conditions screens at Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, April 20th at 10 pm, Tuesday the 24th at 8:30 pm, Friday the 27th at 9:45 pm and Saturday the 28th at 9:30 pm.
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