Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

INTERNATIONAL SHORTS

Greener Grass

United States
2016 — 15' / Color

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Synopsis

In this dark comedy of manners set in a surreal world, meticulously-coiffed soccer moms Jill and Lisa vie for perfect children, perfect husbands, and most importantly, perfect teeth.

Director Biography

Paul Briganti is a comedy director and writer in Los Angeles. He developed and directed the television pilots “Middle of the Night Show” (MTV) and “Adam Ruins Everything” (TruTV). Paul also directed a pilot presentation for NBC's Comedy Playground Competition called "Imaginary Friend". His short "Donald And Jess" was officially selected to screen at the 2015 South By Southwest Film Festival. He’s also written and directed for Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Broadway Video and Berman Braun. Additionally, he’s creative work for The Onion, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and The Midnight Show.

Director

Paul J. Briganti

Producer

Briana Frapart

Cinematographer

Elie Smolkin

Editor

Tim Wilkerson

Contact

Dawn Luebbe
Gulp Splash Productions
+1 (917) 822-3767
[email protected]