Damage Ctrl
written by Farbota Lynn
produced by Ashley Flowers
directed by Julia Kots
A face from her past pushes high-strung grad student, Jule, and her deadbeat roommate to join forces, seek revenge, and unwittingly become a global vigilante duo scheming against sexual predators. The story explores unlikely friendships, the messy aftermath of sexual trauma, and the failings of our justice system through the lens of two unhinged vigilantes.
Our proof of concept, shot in November 2023, showcases the spirit of the film: a vigilante joyride of scheming, catharsis, and healing, that makes room for people of all walks of life who have experienced sexual trauma.
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the team
Ashley Flowers
Lead Producer
Ashley Flowers (she/her) is a producer, actor, and props master based in Chicago. Her many skills on set have earned her work with Netflix and NBC, and her most recent short film was selected seven film festivals and three awards across the globe.
Julia Kots
Director
Julia Kots (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based director and editor from Kharkiv, Ukraine. Her award-winning short films have screened at dozens of festivals worldwide, and she is currently in post-production for her second feature, No Baby On Board.
Farbota Lynn
Writer & Producer
Farbota Lynn (they/them) is a writer, producer, and actor who has spent the last four years working on film sets in the Chicago area. Vivid, imaginative, and cathartic, their work has been screened in festivals across the US, as well as in Tokyo and Rome.
Stephen Tringali
Director of Photography
Stephen Tringali (he/him) is an IATSE Local 600 Director of Photography and dual citizen of the United States and Italy. His feature credits include We The Coyotes, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the ACID sidebar selection and stars Morgan Saylor and McCaul Lombardi; and How To Deter A Robber, which premiered at Fantastic Fest. Between features, Stephen works on a variety of short form content for clients such as Netflix, Mercedes-Benz, Vogue, Visit California, Amazon, Cocomelon, Art Basel, Nintendo, Epitaph Records, Dolby, Merge Records, and others.
Lalo Ayala
Production Designer
Lalo Ayala (they/them) is a Mexican-American Production Designer hailing from rural Illinois. Some of their passions include telling queer/latinx narratives, disability politics and making filmwork more accessible to all. They are most excited about getting the opportunity to help build a supportive and inclusive film community in their current hometown of Chicago. They regard vulnerability as an asset and kindness as superpower.
Paul Schnee
Casting Director
Paul Schnee (he/him) is originally from Wilmington, Delaware and is a graduate of Kenyon College. After graduating, Paul worked at ICM for agent Sam Cohn, then as assistant to director Mike Nichols. He and Kerry formed Barden / Schnee Casting in 2008. Paul is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The British Film and Television Academy, and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He lives in Brooklyn NY with his wife and daughters.
Kerry Barden
Assistant Casting Director
Kerry Barden (he/him) is a native of Atlanta. He majored in theatre at the University of Georgia and has cast over 300 films, including Boys Don’t Cry, American Psycho, The House of Mirth, The Help, the Pitch Perfect franchise, Dallas Buyers Club, Spotlight and four films for director John Waters. His series credits include Sex and the City, Hand of God, Good Girls Revolt, School Spirits and 13 Reasons Why. As a producer, his credits include the award-winning Conversations with Other Women, starring Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter. Kerry is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The British Film and Television Academy, and The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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