The Kirk Larsen Questperience

I'm Kirk, I'm a writer, a filmmaker, and an outstander. I live in Brooklyn, I post my work here on my tumblr. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-12596779-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

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February 2014 Directing Reel

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George Kareman's Japanese Acting Reel

George Kareman asked me to direct his Japanese Commercial Acting Reel, which is completely real and not-at-all shot specifically for this video to mimic the look and style of Japanese commercials. George, our DP, Tom Levin, and I definitely did not painstakingly mimic the look and feel of Japanese commercials, there is no chance we had a translator on set to make sure that George was speaking Japanese for real (when we wanted him to) and this is most certainly NOT a love letter and parody to some of the silliest and happiest pieces of Japanese commercial work we could find on the internet. 

Director: Kirk Larsen (me)

Writer and Star: George Kareman

Producer: Adam Wagner

Featuring: Tony Mui, Anthony Sneed, Shannon O'Neill, Sonya Kolba, Nate Min, Jesse Lee, Hao Lian, Tabitha Lee

Director of Photography: Tom Levin

Editors: Kirk Larsen and George Kareman

Animator: Mike Antonucci

Sound: Harris Karlin

HMU: Emilia Adamkiewicz

Translator: Sonya Kolba

Great news! This sketch was named one of the best sketches of 2013 by Splitsider!

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The Worst Christmas Movie Ever

This holiday season be sure to check out Christmas Squad, a new Christmas movie for the whole family that definitely isn't an older movie that has been re-edited for the holidays... We promise.

Starring Darren Miller, Justin Brown, Dan Chamberlain, Rose Errington, & Rob Michael Hugel.

Really bad overdubbed voices by Evan Kaufmann, Matt Buechele, Joanna Hausmann, & me.

Written & produced by Darren Miller.

Directed, Shot, and Edited by me. Terrible, terrible graphics are by me, too. And I'm damn proud of how terrible they look, thank you very much.

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DED Talk: A TED Talk For Zombies

In the wake of the zombie apocalypse innovative ideas have become more important than ever. Watch and take note on how to survive the "human apocalypse" in a special DED Talk presented by a zombie who has seen it all.

Starring Tim Martin Produced by Darren Miller

Directed, Shot, Edited by me.

Graphics by Bedrocket Media.

Hilarious Explosions by Devin Clark

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NoDrizzyTine: For Depression Caused By Drake

Listening to Drake's music can be depressing. If you're listening to "Nothing Was the Same" you may be suffering from Drakepression. Luckily, NoDrizzyTine is here to make you feel better, and more comfortable, about all of your success.

Starring Evan Kaufmann, Carl Foreman, and Lauren Adams

Produced by Darren Miller.

Written by Evan Kaufmann

Directed, Shot, Edited by me. 

This video got stolen from youtube and uploaded to the popular video site Worldstar Hip Hop which called us "Foul For This One" and got the video over 300,000 unaccounted for views on their site. People really seem to dislike Drake on that website, but I think Drake is great!

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Pumpkin Spice: Official Movie Trailer

It happens every Fall. The world is plagued by a substance so scrumptious, so seasonal, so sinister, no one can escape it. Check out this new terrifying trailer from Official Comedy. If. You. Dare.  Starring Darren Miller, Laura Wilcox, Benjamin Key, Dan Chamberlain, Brandon Gulya, and Evan Kaufman.

Directed, Shot, Edited by me. Graphics by the very talented folks at Bedrocket Media Ventures.

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Gates: Official Movie Trailer

Ashton Kutcher's JOBS premieres August 16th, following the life and times of legendary innovator Steve Jobs, but where's the movie for the even more thrilling Bill Gates? Here it is. 

Starring Ryan Williams, Dan Hodapp, Evan Kaufmann, Matt Buechele, & me (well, I did the voice of the paperclip)

Directed, shot, & edited by me.

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Wolverine: A Film By Woody Allen

In the trailer for Woody Allen's new X-Men blockbuster, Wolverine, we meet Logan Singer a mutant-writer who is in love with Rogue - a woman he can never kiss. He's indestructible but totally crippled by his insecurities.  Starring Ben Stadler, Darren Miller, Carrie McCrossen, & Joe Galan

Written by Evan Kaufmann

Directed, Shot, & Edited by me

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“32” Taylor Swift Parody video

This is a video about growing older and eating cheese. As of this writing, it has 1.7 million views on youtube, which is outrageous exposure for cheese to receive.

I directed, shot, and edited this video for Fuse.TV. Jeff Kornberg & Elaine Moran (the girl singing) wrote it, and I was helped by some very awesome UCB ladies named Diana Kolsky, Keisha Zollar, and Amber Nelson.

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The Preservation Society IS BACK!

I made this video starring Taylor Moore & Yoni Lotan as an opener for Pete D'Amato & Chris Mann's UCB show, The Preservation Society.

I directed, shot, edited, and made the music for this video.

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The Jackets"Cleaning"

Karin and Ryan are best friends, so when one of them has a dirty apartment, they team up to solve the problem. Sometimes, they try too hard and bad things happen.

I directed, shot, edited, and made the music (well, a sound effect, Shania Twain & Faith Hill made the bulk of the music) for this episode of Ryan Williams & Karin Hammerberg's series, The Jackets

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The Jackets - "Eggs"

Ryan and Karin are best friends, sometimes they help each other figure out important things, like where eggs come from.

I directed, shot, edited, made the music for this episode of Karin Hammerberg & Ryan Williams' series, The Jackets

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The Jackets: The President

Karin's husband, Asa, gets a job at the Secret Service, so Ryan has to watch what he says.

I directed, shot, edited, and made the music for this episode of Ryan Williams & Karin Hammerberg's series, The Jackets. 

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A Park Bench/Yesterday: A Tragedy In Split-Time

A man and a woman sit on a park bench. The man is convinced they were there yesterday, but he’s not sure. Maybe they were.

Hey everyone. This is a short film I made a few months ago and am putting online now. I really like it, but hey, I made it, so maybe you have a different opinion. Either way, this is worth watching if you like: brain freezes, The Beatles, or laughing.

Starring Emily Axford and Yoni Lotan

I wrote, directed, shot, and edited this.

Music by Emily Axford, Andrew Huang, and me

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Mamma Mia!

Kris Gutierrez’s report for Broadway.com as to what’s so great about Broadway’s hottest show: Mamma Mia!

I directed/edited/shot this for the Mike & Yoni Directed By… show that I directed in June 2012.

Written by me, Mike Antonucci, and Yoni Lotan.

Featuring Yoni Lotan, Mike Antonucci, Ryan Williams, Kevin Mead, four girls, & some people from Canada who walked by.

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Commercial For Sunglasses

Starring Ryan Williams

Want to have more sex? You should buy some sunglasses and then put them on your face.

My company, melge media, made this (we wrote it).

I directed and shot this.

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Commercial For Roommates: Toilet Paper

Starring Kevin Mead

Here is another 30 second commercial for roommates!

If you currently have an adequate amount of toilet paper, perhaps a roommate is right for you. Consult your friends for more information.

My company, melge media, made this (we wrote it).

I DP'd it. Darren Miller directed it.