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The Launch

A narrative short written and directed by KK Apple, reimagining the launch of Windows 95.

 

THE LAUNCH (2023)

ABOUT
When a ruthless tech ubernerd is faced with pushback right before a big launch, he must find a way to hype up the team — and himself — before going onstage. Inspired by true events and one very viral Bill Gates video.

Full Credits

WATCH ON
- Omeleto’s curated channel
- Vimeo

FESTIVALS
- World Premiere: Seattle International Film Festival 2023
- Palm Springs ShortFest 2023
- Walla Walla Movie Crush
- Loft Film Fest 2023
- Coronado Film Fest 2023
- New Orleans Film Festival 2023

TEAM
- Written & Directed by: KK Apple
- Produced by: Julia Kennelly, Cameron Morton, Stephanie Roush
- Director of Photography: David Merino
- Production Designer: Tij D’oyen
- Editor: Will Mayo
- Composer: Upright T-Rex Music

CAST
Alyssa Limperis, Tien Tran, Kate Sisk, Alise Morales, KK Apple, Nathan Pearson, Pallavi Gunalan, Betsy Helmer

SUPPORT
Recipient of the 2023 NYC Women’s Fund for Media

SELECTED PRESS
- Vulture
- Seattle Met

Press kit download