Actor Seeks Role (2015)
IFF Boston (Grand Jury Prize Winner)
Directed by Michael Tyburski
Written by Ben Nabors
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Dylan Baker
“Captures the humiliation, underscored by real peril." (The New Yorker)
“Well-observed, bitingly funny and riddled with idiosyncrasies” (Indiewire)
"Carefully styled, shot and paced, the film aims to tantalize more than shock." (StageBuddy)
"A distinct and unusual story, featuring some confident filmmaking and captivating performances...Tyburski's assured drama offers a riveting glimpse into a side of acting not often seen or discussed in film." (Short of the Week)
“Michael Tyburski's "Actor Seeks Role" immediately leapt out ahead of the pack. It's a fully realized, well shot and brilliantly acted short film...refreshing to see a short film that fully takes advantage of it's time constraints and uses them brilliantly...it's outstanding.” (Hammer to Nail)
Behind-the-Scenes photography by James Chororos