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Why I Am an Anarchist

15 mins. 2024. Fiction. Digital.

Screenings

WORLD PREMIERE

Palm Springs ShortFest, Palm Springs, CA

June 24, 2026

In the wealthy suburbs of Arizona, an animal-rights extremist has her ideology thrown into a tailspin when she meets an unhoused teenager in the desert behind her school.

  • Matilda Lawler

    “Angela”

    Matilda Lawler made her Broadway debut in Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN. She made her professional stage debut in The Net Will Appear starring alongside Richard Masur. Her TV credits include STATION ELEVEN on HBO Max, which earned her a Gotham Award nomination for Outstanding Performance; THE GILDED AGE, THE SANTA CLAUSES on Disney+, and EVIL. Film credits include EZRA, ‘Flora’ in FLORA & ULYSSES on Disney+ and BLOCK ISLAND SOUND. Upcoming Welcome to Derry (HBO). 

  • Izaac Wang

    “Gabriel”

    Izaac Wang is a dynamic and versatile actor known for his impressive range and captivating performances. He made his feature film debut in Think Like a Dog and has since gained recognition for his roles in Clifford the Big Red Dog and the comedy Good Boys. His experience includes guest appearances on popular TV series like Teachers and The Santa Clauses. He stars as the lead in Dìdi, which had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and won both the Audience Award: U.S. Drama1c and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award, marking an exciting milestone in his rising career.

    Most recently, Izaac starred in Pixar’s highly anticipated series Win or Lose, which premiered on Disney+. With his talent, dedication, and growing body of work, he continues to establish himself as a rising star to watch.

Awards & Prizes

Through New York University’s Graduate Film Program:

  • AnnaRose King Production Award for Comedic Storytelling

  • Chris Columbus Production Award

You can make a tax deductible donation to our film through the Gotham

Crew

  • Sara Crow

    WRITER & DIRECTOR

  • Anton Vicente Kliot

    PRODUCER

  • Adam Kinyon

    PRODUCER

  • Sam Millstein

    PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

  • Theo Gray

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

  • Jeff Rosenstock

    COMPOSER

  • Charlotte Abbott

    PRODUCTION DESIGNER

  • Karen Boyer

    Costume Designer

  • Frankie Ferrari

    SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

  • Betsy Fippinger

    Casting Director

  • Joe Nell

    Line Producer

  • Aaron Goldstein

    Art Director