Cherry-Colored Funk

Directed By Chelsie Pennello

USA | Narrative | 17 min

A Chinese-American serial grifter changes his name to Roberto Ferrari and opens an Italian ice shop, unaware that his past is about to catch up with him. With an enigmatic DJ set blaring over the store speakers, Ferrari is forced to navigate an onslaught of outraged characters while desperately trying to cling to his dream.

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    Film Details

    1. Strong language

    2. English

    3. N/A

    4. 2025

    5. 17 minutes

    6. Comedy, Drama

    7. Narrative

    8. USA

      9. Chelsie Pennello


      Chelsie Pennello is a Chinese American filmmaker based in Washington, DC. She enjoys telling stories about offbeat characters and moments of unexpected grace. Her debut narrative short, MANDARINS, had its world premiere at Cinequest and was accepted into over 17 festivals in 2023, including Cucalorus and New Hampshire, where it won ""Best Short Drama."" Chelsie is a recipient of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities 2024 and 2025 Fellowship Awards. CHERRY-COLORED FUNK is her second short film.

      10. Melissa LaMartina

      11. Corbett Blair

        Chelsie Pennello

      12. Michael Tow

        Laura Hetherington

      13. Executive Producers: Chelsie Pennello

        Corbett Blair

        An-Phuong Ly

        Robin Groulx

        Director of Photography: Robin Groulx

        Production Designer: An-Phuong Ly

        Costume Designer: Valerie Truong

        Composers: Corbett Blair

        Bradford Blair

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