Two stand-up comedians are offered a career changing opportunity where they must face the worst type of heckler… a literal man-eating succubus, from HELL.
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irectors Statement:
“On behalf of Katy and myself, we hope you enjoy our short film!”
About Katy Stratchko
Katy Stratchko comes to Faire Play with a rich foundation in
live theater, where she has built a multifaceted career as a
performer, director, and choreographer. Her most recent
directing credits include Annie, Mary Poppins, and Elf the
Musical, and her most recent choreography credits include
Grease, West Side Story, and Guys and Dolls. These
productions reflect the breadth of her stage experience and
continue to shape her instincts for movement-driven
storytelling, character specificity, and ensemble comedy.
Transitioning from theater to film, Katy draws on years of
shaping performances in the rehearsal room- crafting
emotional beats, sharpening comedic rhythm, and building
authentic, dynamic relationships between characters. She
approaches filmmaking with the eye of a choreographer, the
empathy of a performer, and the collaborative instincts of a
seasoned stage director.
As co-creator, co-writer, and performer, Katy brings her
theatrical sensibilities into a cinematic style that is
character-focused, tightly timed, and grounded in heartfelt
comedy. Faire Play represents the natural evolution of her
storytelling- from the live stage to the screen, where her
experience with ensemble work and comedic timing becomes a
perfect fit for the mockumentary world.
About Charles Maxwell
Err… let’s see; No film school.
2001:
Trained professionally at Lightstorm Entertainment as a story-
analyst under the late, great Jon Landau (Cameron’s
producer).
2001-2002:
Worked as a creative executive at Cineville under Carl
Colpaert.
2009:
Documentary “A Field Full Of Secrets” written, produced and
directed by, sold to Netflix et al via Gravitas 2022:
Wrote and Directed Narrative Feature debut “Zombie Apache” to
appear on Tubi, Amazon and Roku soon.
2025:
Having a blast collaborating with the amazing Katy Smith on
“Faire Play”
