The PHD movie
Life (or the lack thereof) in academia
"Piled Higher and Deeper" The Movie is a live-action adaptation of the popular online comic strip by Jorge Cham. It was filmed on location at and was produced in partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The film introduces audiences to the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the “Nameless Grad Student”) as they struggle to find balance between research, teaching and their personal lives with humor and heart.
Directed by Vahe Gabuchian · Written by Jorge Cham
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Cast
- Alexandra Lockwood Cecilia
- Crystal Dilworth Tajel
- Evans Boney Mike Slackenerny
- Zachary Abbott Prof. Smith
- Raj Katti Winston
- Emily Abbott Mrs. Smith
- Susanna Boney Jen Slackenery
- Tony Chu Prof. Chu
Make it a double feature
1h 17m together
The PHD movie
Balrog: Behind the Glory
Both from Vahe Gabuchian.
