Ace and Anxious (2017)

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)