Lukas k. Sarnow
Writer, Filmmaker, Mixologist
Writer
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Filmmaker
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Mixologist
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The Last Day Of Retrograde
Writer, Director, Executive Producer: Lukas K. Sarnow
Gravitas Ventures and Chillers Productions
After failing to impress an eccentric gallery owner, Fetsy, a hotheaded young artist, must rally an eclectic ragtag theatre troupe to put on a last-minute performance while grappling with the Palo Alto teen suicide epidemic of 2010.Run time: 97 minutes
Select Awards and Festivals
Merced Queer Film Festival, Best Feature Film, Queer Representation, and Comedic Performance
Louisanna Rainbow : LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Best Breakout Feature
Bright International Film Festival, Best Queer Narrative
Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Audience Favorite
San Diego Independent Filmmaker's Festival, Official Selection
qFLIX Philadelphia: The LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Official Selection
Education
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing, Nonfiction), University of North Carolina Wilmington – Wilmington, NC
May 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Drama, cum laude), Vassar College – Poughkeepsie, NY
May 2017
Relevant Experience
Writer/Director/Executive Producer, The Last Day of Retrograde – Palo Alto, CA
February 2021 – Present
Nurtured screenplay through seven drafts. Directed team of 30+ actors and crew for month-long production.
Oversaw six-month post-production period.
Won multiple awards at festivals, including best film at X, Y, Z.
Negotiated and attained distribution with Gravitas Ventures. Currently streaming on Apple TV, Netflix.
CEO, Chillers Productions – Palo Alto, CA
May 2021 – Present
Founded LLC: Negotiate contracts with distribution companies, Organize payroll, initiate projects..
Managed and procured funding for The Last Day of Retrograde (film)
Co-writing and procuring funding for Out of Office (series pilot).
Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of North Carolina Wilmington – Wilmington, NC
August 2023 – May 2024
Independently led creative writing class and workshop for freshman through senior undergrads.
Taught and assigned prompts and exercises.
Advised students on writing and fostered a kind atmosphere.Teacher evaluation score of 4.5.
Actor, Various Projects – Brooklyn, NY
June 2017 – March 2020
Starred in numerous short films, embodying countless people with many directors.
Collaborated in character creation.
Devised and performed live theater with multiple companies including ‘One Year Lease’ and ‘Woodshed.’
Assistant to Director, Zucker Productions – New York, NY
June 2017 – August 2017
Organized Jerry Zucker’s work and personal schedule.
Assisted in the rehearsal space as a script editor and general manager of actors’ and designers’ schedules.
Bartender, Mood Ring – Brooklyn, NY, and The Blind Elephant – Wilmington NC
October 2017 – March 2024
Bartender and mixologist at high volume nightclub (Brooklyn) and speakeasy lounge (Wilmington).
Created complex cocktail recipes for monthly features. Mastered de-escalation and space curation.
Additional Experience
| CARE Men’s Prevention Coordinator | University of North Carolina, Wilmington | 2022 – 2023 |
| Cucalorus Head Bartender | Cucalorus Film Foundation, Wilmington, NC | 2022 – 2023 |
| Poll Observer | Mission for Arizona, Phoenix, AZ | 2020 |
| Caterer | Restaurants Associates, Manhattan, NY | 2017 – 2018 |
Additional Leadership
| Barback Manager | Mood Ring, Brooklyn | 2017 – 2018 |
| Drama Teacher’s Assistant | Vassar College Drama Department, Poughkeepsie, NY | 2015 – 2017 |
| Non-Hierarchical Collaborator | Woodshed Theater Ensemble, Vassar College | 2014 – 2017 |
| Residential Advisor | Office of Residential Life – Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY | 2014 – 2015 |
Skills
Languages: English, German
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere
Other: Classical Vocal Training, Drawing, Chess, Improvisation, Tennis, Dance, Movement Work, Weight Sharing, Public Speaking, Debate, Non-hierarchical Collaboration, Event Planning, Set Design.
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