Gurl
Jul 26, 2020 · 20m
Director
Mika X.Overview
This short film takes place one frantic night as a beautiful young sex worker waits for her salesman lover to whisk her away from her last night on the strip to live happily ever after. But it’s 1975 and she’s a Māori drag queen. And he’s not the ‘white knight’ he said he was.
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Cast of Gurl
Jay TewakeGURL/Carmen
Mika X.Older Carmen
Regan TaylorEd/Retired All Black
Jackie ClarkeSapphire
Brady PeetiGypsy
Ramon Te WakeMystik Ra
Richie CattellRugby Lad- Gabriel Faatau'uu-SatiuStrap Boy
- Whetū FalaWhaea
- Danielle HayesTerracotta Blade
- Amanduh La HoareLofty Queen
- Amanaki Prescott-FaletauMystik Ama
- Rosanna RaymondMystik Maiden
- Aaron WardWhite Knight
Crew of Gurl
- Mika X.Executive Music Producer, Executive Producer, Director
- Gerry PassExecutive Producer
- Anastasia DoniantsEditor
- Kelly MitchellHair Department Head
- Philippa CampbellConsulting Producer
- Barrie EwensSet Designer
- Alex PlumbAssociate Producer
- Luana BarnesFoley Artist
Benjamin Thomas WattMusic Supervision Assistant, Post Production Assistant- Isa LilaiMakeup & Hair
- Georgina Allison ConderConsulting Producer
- Lance LoughlinLine Producer
- Penny DoddMusic Arranger
- Darryl WardCinematography
- Alan JanssonMusic Producer
- Mark DennisonMusic Arranger
About Gurl
What is Gurl about?
This short film takes place one frantic night as a beautiful young sex worker waits for her salesman lover to whisk her away from her last night on the strip to live happily ever after. But it’s 1975 and she’s a Māori drag queen. And he’s not the ‘white knight’ he said he was.
When was Gurl released?
Gurl was released on July 26, 2020.
Where can I watch Gurl?
Gurl is streaming on Dekkoo, IndieFlix, Dekkoo Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Gurl?
Gurl runs 20 minutes.
Who directed Gurl?
Gurl was directed by Mika X..
Who is in the cast of Gurl?
The cast of Gurl includes Jay Tewake (GURL/Carmen), Mika X. (Older Carmen), Regan Taylor (Ed/Retired All Black), Jackie Clarke (Sapphire) and Brady Peeti (Gypsy).
Is Gurl on Netflix?
No, Gurl is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Dekkoo, IndieFlix and Dekkoo Amazon Channel instead.