Bandana Besties
Bandana Besties
Directed by Samantha Nugent
Bandana Besties follows Samantha on her journey to land a job. What would otherwise be a mundane task turns into an adventure as we view her odyssey through anime-inspired story-telling.
After the Screening: Following the screening, join the creators for a live Q&A.
Screening in: Keeping It New York: Stories of Preservation, Place and the People Who Care
Creator Statement
With the fast evolution and innovation of social media, new forms of visual storytelling are as accessible as ever. As a team, almost all of us are fans of anime. We wanted to combine the animation style of our favorite shows with a live action story, and incorporate original animation throughout to support the visual impact. The story itself is based on the very real struggle of the job market today, and our company, Bandana, works to help people find jobs.
Filmmaker Bio
Samantha is a NYC-based comedian, content creator, writer, and actor. She's a performer at Upright Citizens Brigade, and has appeared on Comedy Central Digitals. She's currently a content producer and writer for Bandana, as well as a creator for her personal page, @snuge007.
Cast & Crew
Director: Samantha Nugent
Creator: Samantha Nugent
Writer: Samantha Nugent
Producer: Paulo Makalinao
Principal Cast: Samantha Nugent, Louis Gutterman, Daniel Huang
Production Company: Bandana
