A man vs. cars for frog love—who wins, nature or humanity's worst?
A granola-cruncher, too Earth-conscious to swat away a fly that lands on his cheek, bicycles to the countryside. He aims to celebrate the titular creature's mating season and protect its path across a country road. Unfortunately, other humans driving by aren't quite so respectful of nature’s dignity or his. Ari Gold co-wrote and co-directed with Jamie Babbit.
Direction
Gold and Babbit's early chemistry before 'But I'm a Cheerleader.'
Writing
Deadpan satire that trusts the premise completely.
Practical Effects
Low-fi production makes every car encounter feel dangerous.
Director
Jamie Babbit
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made while both directors were at NYU, this captures mid-90s DIY queer cinema's blend of politics and absurdism.
Ari Gold later won a Student Oscar for this; Jamie Babbit's next short was 'Sleeping Beauties,' starring Sarah Lassez and Clea DuVall.
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