How to Win Friends and Guinea Pig People
The project was produced as part of a collaboration between Evening Cat Productions and Shepherd Creative.
Plot Summary
How to Win Friends and Guinea Pig People is a short comedy that follows Sandy, Kate, and Collin as they navigate the awkward territory of new friendship, unexpected invitations, and the curious aftermath of a dead guinea pig.
Cast
Alice Murray as Sandy
Natalie Yates as Kate
Joel Howard as Collin
Crew
Director & Editor: Joseph Shepherd
Producer: Natalie Yates
Cinematographer: Timothy Saxby
Sound Mixing & Editing: Jay Shute
Marketing Materials: Evening Cat Productions
Director Thoughts
"I had such confidence in the actors and crew we had sourced to adopt a more actor-led approach to the shoot. Given that the script relies on fast-paced dialogue and individual performance, I opted for longer takes and a multi cam setup to maintain energy and encourage spontaneity "
- Joseph Shepherd, 2024
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