Final Girl
A horror comedy by syd smith
Eager to get away from the toll of everyday life and responsibilities, a group of friends takes to a cabin in the mountains for a weekend of fun. Though, as night falls, tensions rise as the group becomes aware of a malicious presence in the woods.
Final Girl is finished…
However do to unforeseen circumstances, we have locked Final Girl in a vault. It was a heart breaking process for all involved. The Carrot crew still looks back on this film and laughs. Until further notice we will be keeping Final Girl away from the public.
MEet the Cast and Crew
“I could not have asked for a better team…We really made something to be proud of.” -syd smith
Director
Syd SMitH
With Final Girl being their directorial debut, Syd Smith, is starting with a bang! Showing that their style is exciting, and practical. Syd Smith is a graduate from Colorado Mesa University, studying film and animation. Their newest released short film “Peaches” won an award. Applauding Smith’s nature for team work, and raising people to be their best. Smith is an horror movie enthusiast, and always had Final Girl in their back pocket. They pitched the idea as a joke to Chloé Colleen, who if you’ve meet no pitch is a joke, and Final Girl was born.
Chloé Colleen
Actor Producer writer
Chloé Colleen partnered with Syd Smith to create and write the story of Final Girl. Together they spent hours on the phone making the story refreshing, and fun for a wide adult audience.
Chloé Colleen stars again in a Funky Carrot Production fresh off the high of The Professionals by Ethan Funk-Breay.
Keileigh Rodenbaugh
actor
Keileigh Rodenbaugh was a blessing to have play the complex character of Regan Carver. Rodenbaugh was such a talented actor Syd Smith and Chloé Colleen found themselves rewriting the end of Final Girl to give her more screen time.
Rodenbaugh is no stranger to the film scene. Starring in many short films in college.
BRontë Bauer
ACTOR, COSTUME designer
Always going above and beyond Brontë Bauer shines as Blair Woods. The role was not only perfect for them, but they were a natural. Bauer’s costume design of The Something (the films antagonist) , as well as, bringing their movement skills to role to created a horrifying mixture of possession and rage.
Bauer is studying Theater, and working along side Funky Carrot friends, Devil Red Films, in their newest master piece.
Cobi Burks
Actor
Being an astute filmmaker himself, Cobi Burks, brings his knowledge of the trade to Final Girl. Burks is the comic relief. With him on set there was never a dull moment on set with Burks. Practically starring in the blooper reel.
Cobi Burks studied theatre and film in college, and is kind enough to share his work with the world free on YouTube.
John Pacheco
Actor, Party Animal
John Pacheco is a fabulous actor, and human being. As Michael Curtis John shows off just how talented he is at flipping the switch from comedy to horror. The cast and crew appreciated his kind nature on set. “John is like a hawk, always out for people making sure they’re having a good time. He will go out of his way to do something special for someone. He deserves the world.”-Chloé Colleen
Pacheco studied theatre, and now writes music with his band The Backups.
Gavin de sena
ACTOr, Wild card
Gavin de Sena is the wild card. After a series of unfortunate events the original actor for Wes Carver had to step down a week before filming. Gavin being dedicate and seasoned actor he stepped up to the role. Ready to film a mere three days later. Gavin took the character of “himbo, workout, jock” to the next level making his performance on screen one that is hard to take your eyes off of.
Gavin studies the way of the ninja in his stunt training classes in Denver Colorado.
final girl crew
The Small but Mighty crew of final Girl
Final Girl would be nothing without the crew of Ethan Funk-Breay, Mamie Romanowski, and Tristan McMorran. This three person crew is an inspiration to any aspiring filmmaker. When making a no budget film having a dedicated, and skilled crew is essential. Truly a labor of love. Funky Carrot owes a lot to the hard work of the crew. Final Girl was Tristan’s first film he has ever worked on. He was a natural AD, and picked up on running slate quickly. After filming ended Tristan remarked on how he wants to continue working on films. “Tristan’s experience highlights why we love indie filmmaking. Meeting new people and watching them fall in love with the process is magical.”-Funky Carrot. Mamie Romanowski has worked with Funk Carrot Productions before. Always reliable and a joy to have on set. Mamie is so talented she could pick up any role on set and excel at it. As Boom Op, Mamie captured the sound reliably, and creatively. Often having to sneak behind furniture to get the best sounding audio. Lastly, Funk Carrot Productions founder Ethan Funk-Breay flexes his D.P skills showing that he truly is a Prince of one takes.
