Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor: Bri Castellini (it me!)
Producer and Director of Photography: Brandon Smalls
An award-winning comedy short film about asexuality, anxiety, and questionable Craigslist posts.
Previously also available on the LGBT+ streaming service Revry
150k+ views on YouTube to date
About
An asexual graphic designer, Emma, attempts to curb her unexpected and unprompted panic attacks with a questionable Craigslist ad and the help and chagrin of her roommate and therapist.
See full credits on IMDb.
Awards
- “Best Short Screenplay” at the New York Short Film and Screenplay Competition (2016)
- “Best Short Screenplay” at the London Indie Fest (2017)
- “Best Comedy” at the Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival (2017)
- “Best No Budget Short Film” at the Wales International Film Festival (2017)















Selected Stills







Below is a video of a Q&A I did at a January 2018 screening of Ace and Anxious. (My portion starts at 4:14)
Press
Robbie Ruviews: “Ace & Anxious” Short Film [Video] Review (April 6th, 2018)
B-Movie Bros: “Interview with Bri Castellini (Ace and Anxious)” (June 19, 2017)
The Daily Fandom: “‘Ace and Anxious’ Film Explores Asexuals’ Options When Dealing With Anxiety Disorders” (June 12, 2017)
The Savvy Screener: “SLIFF’s Top Shorts” (June 6, 2017)
TV Writer: “Indie Video- Ace and Anxious” (June 7, 2017)
Carro di Buoi: “Ace and anxious: a short sull’asessualità” (July 7, 2017)