It's Just a Fucking Opening

It's Just a Fucking Opening

2025 · 18 min · Comedy, Drama

Up-and-coming artist Anisa is woefully unprepared for the pettiness and performative antics taking place at the gallery opening for her latest pieces. Everything but the artwork seems to take center stage. With an absent girlfriend and career-oriented bestie focused on their own priorities, Anisa is left to spiral alone at the end of the night. A film by Josh Brainin, Camille Bacon, Youssef Boucetta

Directed by Josh Brainin · Written by Josh Brainin

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