TAGLINE
This is going to be awkward.
STORY
Based on actual events, The Specimen is a comedic short film about a would-be father, a public restroom, and his intimate moment with a specimen cup. In this less than ideal backdrop, this hopeful dad has to battle his performance anxiety, overcome interruptions, and decide how far he’s truly willing to go to have a family. After it’s film festival run, the short was broadcast on the ShortsTV network as part of their Comedy Shorts and Editors Pick lineups and is now available in its entirety online.
(in order of appearance)
Dara Cuoco
Brian Pope
Alex Pino
Nathaniel Orr
John Dunne
Michael Musa
Jim Jones
JK Koepfli
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Paul Cuoco
PRODUCED BY: Dara Cuoco & Paul Cuoco
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Geoff Knight
COMPOSER / SOUND DESIGN: Peter Tinari
EDITED BY: Paul Cuoco
MAKEUP BY: Branwyne Smith
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Sam Mark
2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Tony Teofilo
LOCATION MANAGER: Steve Hamm
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA: Olivia Kuan
GAFFER / 2ND ASST. CAMERA: Jeff Porter
BEST BOY: Gus Helgerson
GRIP & SPECIAL EFFECTS: John Dunne
SOUND RECORDING: JK Koepfli
CRAFT SERVICES: Dara Cuoco, Mike Musa
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY: Olesen Theatrical
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Gary Fitch, Steve D’Arcangelo, Joe Greto, Seth Porter
- Editors Pick – ShortsTV Network
- Nominated – Best Editing (Short) – Action on Film Fest 2012
- Nominated – Best Comedy Scene – Action on Film Fest 2012