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Jo Cool

Country: USA, Language: English, 11 mins

  • Director: Natalia Leite; Mel Shimkovitz
  • Writer: Mel Shimkovitz
  • Producer: Rachel Nederveld; Andrea Roa

CGiii Comment

Accomplished, funny and it dishes out a few tasty insults...to those who take themselves a little too seriously.


Watch...here

The(ir) Blurb...

A comedian failing at love and jokes finds her way after confronting her ideal version of herself one dark magic evening.

Cast & Characters

Breeda Wool as Emcee;
Mel Shimkovitz as Jo;
Devendra Banhart as Hector;
Larry as Peeing Cat;
Brian Shimkovitz as BJ;
Leo as Cool Dog