mosquito lady

Terrified of telling her parents that she's pregnant as restrictions to abortion access worsen, a desperate teenager seeks the help of a reclusive neighbor who her parents warned her about.

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Past film festivals, screenings, & awards

  • 2023 Beyond Fest (World Premiere)

  • 2023 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival // Winner of Best Effects in the short film category!

  • 2023 Chicago International Film Festival

  • 2023 The Future of Film is Female 2nd Annual Filmmaker Screening at MoMA

  • 2023 16 DAYS 16 FILMS

  • 2023 PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater with The Future of Film is Female

  • 2024 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab at Sundance Resort

  • 2024 Final Girls Berlin Film Festival

  • 2024 Nevermore Film Festival

  • 2024 Nitehawk Shorts Festival

  • 2024 Overlook Film Festival

  • 2024 VC Film Festival (fka Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival)

  • 2024 CAAMFest

  • 2024 Etreum Horror International Film Festival

  • 2024 The Future of Film is Female Los Angeles Screening at Vidiots

  • 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival

  • 2024 Ravenheart International Fantastic Film Festival // Winner of Best Makeup FX

  • 2024 San Diego Filipino Film Festival

  • 2024 BFI London Film Festival

  • 2024 FilmQuest Film Festival

  • 2024 HorrOrigins Film Festival // Winner of Best Actress (Short Film)

  • 2024 Boston Asian American Film Festival

  • 2024 Spookfest // Audience Award Winner for Best Monster

  • 2024 Denver Film Festival

Check out press coverage on Mosquito Lady here!

This short film was made possible by the following organizations and my incredible collaborators:

Supported by the Sundance Institute Uprise Grant, The Future of Film is Female, Nice Shoes, with story consultation by Caren Spruch at Planned Parenthood.

Written, Directed, and Produced by Kristine Gerolaga

Produced by Lauren Bancroft, Jesus Beltran, and Steven Krimmel

Associate Produced by Ele D. and Christopher Hollstein

Executive Produced by Will Sayo and Will Green

Starring Hanna Lorica, Maria Lingbanan, Ina Dahilig, and Rhandy Torres

Cinematography by Will Green

Edited/VFX by Steven Krimmel

Original Score by Jonathon Keeling

SPFX Department Head and Creature Design by Pothmolita Dou

Shop Mold and Casting team: Helen Grace Arguelles, Gabriella Paredes, Mitchell Clark

On set assistant : Helen Grace Arguelles

Production Design by Stephanie MacDonald, Art Production Assistance by Richard Cano

Costume Design by Joanna Cabalquinto

Sound Recording/Sound Mixing by Mayra Rodriguez

Sound Design by Curtis Fritsch IV, Assistant Sound Design by JD Colson

1st AD Luisa Novo, 2nd AD Michael Greenhut

1st AC: Richard Sue, 1st AC: Grant Friesen, 2nd AC: Marcel Truong-Chun

Gaffer: Mikey Gilmore

Key Grip: Salvador Cachu, Key Grip: Joseph Mullane

Swing: Justin Schultz, GE PA: Nick Anich

Picture Finishing Provided By Nice Shoes

Color by Tricia Hagoriles

Color Assist: Matthew Annitto

Finishing Editor: Glenn Weidlich

Deliverables Manager: Brandon Outhwaite

DI Producer: Tiffany Gale

Production Assistants: Jessica Liu, Khalil Cantrell, George Infantado, Daniel Dahlin, Joanna Kay

BTS Photographer: Jesus Beltran

Caterer: Will Sayo

Manananggal Artwork Illustrators: Hannah Burgos & Natasha L. Barredo

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Brand Black, Inc.

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