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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With adequate financial support, Damage Ctrl will be shot in full in 2024. All donations submitted here go directly towards funding this feature film and making it a reality.
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.
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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