Something Casual - Screening and Q&A

Join us for a screening of Something Casual (2026) in HG 1070, followed by a reception and Q&A with alumni filmmaker Brandon Buczek (class of ‘10) in HG 1030. Hear about Brandon’s experience writing and directing an independent film! Discussion moderated by Professor Desha Dauchan.

About Brandon Buczek:
Brandon Buczek is a writer/director based in Los Angeles. He started his career online creating a web series called Office Problems that has garnered over 45 million views and has over 150,000 followers across YouTube and TikTok. His debut feature film, Your Own Road, captivated audiences at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2017, marking him as a filmmaker to watch. He has made a number of short films that have screened at festivals around the world, including the short film, Please Open a Door for Me, which was a finalist at the Oaxaca Film Fest. Buczek's highly anticipated second feature, Something Casual, premiered at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the Dances With Films festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize Honorable Mention.

About Something Casual:
Alex, a first-generation artist and Frankie, a professional dancer, navigate the soulless casual hookup culture of Los Angeles. A series of misunderstandings leaves these two star-crossed lovers oscillating between confusion and obsession.