Filmmaking
Having been in front of the camera for many years, Gigi always wanted to try her hand at filmmaking. For some reason, the global pandemic seemed like a good time to start ...
The result was 'Same Time Next Week', a short film made entirely over Zoom, with a single person in each location. To add to the challenge, it was conceived, written, cast, shot and edited all within the space of less than 48 hours. The resulting film is a bit of comedy sci-fi fun, filmed during the pandemic but entirely not about the pandemic.
'Same Time Next Week' screened at over 15 festivals across the US and the UK, winning awards including Best Sci-Fi Short Film, Best Screen Story, and an Honorable Mention for Best Ensemble from the Actors Awards. It also led to Gigi being named Talented New Filmmaker at the North Europe International Film Festival. A more complete list of awards and nominations is on IMDb.
This success spurred Gigi on to set up BigDork Productions and make her second short film - 'The Plan' - which has had over 30 screenings in film festivals worldwide, winning awards for Best Short Film, Best Acting Duo, and Best Comedy Microshort. Gigi wrote, directed, produced and acted in this live-action dark comedy two-hander about anxiety over small things and finding calm in the midst of chaos.
Gigi's third film as writer, director, actor,and producter is now in post-production. Look out for the release of 'Pride and Joy' in spring 2026.
