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Making Art Is Hard (2026)

Name: Making Art Is Hard
Director: Kim Friedlander, Lena Beck
Genre: Drama, Nightmare
Released: 2026
Duration: 14 min
Cast: Frankie Alfieri, Begum Basaran

2026 · Kim Friedlander, Lena Beck · 14 min

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Struggling with writer's block, Sam, a young filmmaker writing their next screenplay experiences a nightmare showing them the sacrifices made in the creative process.

A 2026 title built around Drama and Nightmare. Directed by Kim Friedlander, Lena Beck.

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Making Art Is Hard (2026)

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