Backseat Of The Couch
Neon nights, bad decisions, and the chase for something real.
40 mins
Backseat of the Couch follows four young artists navigating identity, ambition, and community in NYC. Sofie, an underground club dancer, drifts through fleeting nights. Anthony, a Black club kid battling an eating disorder, gives too much to his friends. Clyde, a lonely emo skater, searches for belonging. Vivienne, a trans actress, is manipulated by a predatory coach. A follow-up to Trial Period, Kiernan “Knives” Francis’ film shifts from club chaos to quiet introspection, capturing the raw, in-between moments of youth. Blending mumblecore and New Queer Cinema, it features first-time actors, a Midwest emo-infused soundtrack, and an unfiltered look at finding connection in a city that never stops moving.
Maleek Slade
Anthony
Evie Stone
Vivienne
Xander Carver
Clyde
Kaylli Azucena
Sofie
Tommy Carter
Hannah
Alec Publicover
Randy
William Nixon
Daniel (Acting Coach)
Polly Penva
Trina
Lydia Doban
Cindy
Willow
Mindy
Amberlicious
Tatiana
Kiernan Francis
Xavier
Greg Miller
Gallery Director
Mekala Rajagopal
Diamond (Bestie)
Jason D'Abundo
Isaac (Server)
Celes
Diana (The Artist)
Percy Simms
Drew (Server)
Jon Elliott Zubkus
James (Server)
Samuel Sauerzopf
Male Server
Perris Cavalier
Dante (Evil Gay)
Julian Foy
Purse Snatcher
Jai Chablat-Yates
Hannah’s Man
Murphy Kubler
Party Girl
Ryan Petersen
DJ 1
Burke Bataille
DJ 2
Ava Perman
Acting Class Student 1
Charlie Byrd
Acting Class Student 2
LaDarius White
Acting Class Student 3
Precious Star
Acting Class Student 4
Crush Sahara
Afters Guest 1
Ruby
Afters Guest 2
Ryan
Afters Guest 3
NK
Afters Guest 4
Joseph Mccain
Club Extra 1
Polly Peneva
Trina
Kiernan Francis
Director
Kiernan Francis
Writer
Leon Lister
Writer
Ava Papunen
Writer
Ruby Kline
Producer
Jake Bassler
Director of Photography
Ruby Kline
Editor
Leander Capuozzo
Gaffer
Trevor Rivkin
Production Sound Mixer
Kiernan Francis
Casting Director
Macie O'Neil
Set Designer
Ilayda Celik
Production Designer
Lourdes Salazar Castillo
Costume Designer
Adriene Klein
Assistant Camera
Marissa Rubio
Assistant Camera
Julian Foy
Assistant Camera
Boy Ranken
Best Boy Grip
Kate Vitali
Still Photographer
Tommy Carter
Consulting Producer
Eli Gutierrez
Craft Service
Luca Rekosh
Props
Noa Villarin
Wardrobe Assistant
Jeheli Odidi
Wardrobe Assistant
Willa Schwabsky
Wardrobe Assistant
Kemi Star Alade
Production Assistant
Vivienne Mount
Production Assistant
Grant Owens
Production Assistant
Leslie Dincecco
Assistant Sound Engineer
David Valentine
Associate Producer
Richard Simon
Production Assistant