Absurdly Enjoyable Monster Comedy Short - RUNNING THE GAMMATAR

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Are you in the mood to watch a short film that is insanely ridiculous?! Because that’s exactly what "Running the Gammatar" is. The film was written and directed by filmmaker Joe Kramer, and the story follows a “group of self-centered 20-somethings trying to navigate their way through relationships in a city that's under constant attack from a giant, fire-breathing Japanese monster.”

The short is just as great as it sounds, and if you like ludicrous things, then you’re going to enjoy "Running The Gammatar." Check it out!

'Running the Gammatar' is an award-winning indie comedy about a group of self-centered 20-somethings trying to navigate their way through relationships in a city that's under constant attack from a giant, fire-breathing Japanese monster. "Pure fun" - Ain't It Cool News "Wry, funny [and] perceptive" - Kuriositas "A pitch-perfect hybrid of horror and comedy" - Philebrity "[A] comedy in the best indie-style: fast dialogue, loud colors, and some hip indie pop-songs on the soundtrack." - Die Zeit Online Video of the Week - The Awardeo Company Vimeo Staff Pick Written and Directed by Joe Kramer Director of Photography - Pat Murray Assistant Director - Aaron Biscoe Sound - Shawn D. Caple Assistant Camera Operators - Pam Mayer, Christina Rose Special Make-Up Effects - Delia De Cock, Alyssa Catalano, Sonja Century Zeigler Hair and Make-Up - Jessica Bernard Editor - Joe Kramer Production Assistant - Alessandra Ameen Gammatar costume - Tony DeBartolis Gammatar painting - Adam LaMonaca Poster art - Elizabeth Peterson Joe Kramer - Stan Jessica Bernard - June Richard Thomas Everill III - Frank Katie Daunoras - Joanie Andrew James McManus - Mel Roberto Lombardi - Newscaster Matt Nicholas - Meteor and monsterologist Sarah Ruggieri - Screaming woman Pam Mayer - Waitress With Scott Altizio, Bill Bernard, Aaron Biscoe, Bob Campolongo, Ka Long Chan, Ka Yan Chan, Sean Cockerill, Jacqueline DeAmor, Delia De Cock, Whitney Evans, George Ross Fisher, Michael Geleff, Renee Geleff, Tristan Gosnell, Jeremy Heaton, Rachel Heaton, Michele Kramer, Keyon Lau, Daniel Loeb, Tim McDaniel, Pat Murray, Emily Novak, Dimitri Papadopoulos, Amanda Powers, Brigette Reichart, Jake Richter, Christina Rose, George Rother, Dean Rys, Erica Santiago, Dallas S. Simpson, Scott Strader, Chelcy Strain, Aliya Strychnine, Edmund Wang, Brendan Whelan, and Melissa Yanefski Music “Dream Come True” Written and Performed by Bill Bernard “On My Own” Written and Performed by The Okmoniks “Cheap Perfume” Written by Matthew Melton Performed by Bare Wires “Someone For You” Written by Matthew Melton Performed by Warm Soda Special thanks to Angelo’s Diner, Arch Enemy Arts, Black ’n Brew, Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Essene Market & Cafe, Midtown III Restaurant, North of No South Laundromat, Parlour Hair & Skin, Popolino, and Sazz Vintage Clothing Contact - kramervideo@gmail.com