Join us for a screening of the pilot episode of Bulldozer followed by a live table read by the creators and their collaborators of a yet-to-be shot subsequent script!
Breaking up is never easy, but for the young and spirited Jo Goodman (Joanna Leeds), it’s just the beginning of a series of diverting setbacks. In sunny California, where the beautiful weather contrasts with Jo’s personal storms, she fumbles, falters, tries to be better, and stumbles again. She seeks closure with her ex (Nat Faxon), rejects advice from her Tetris-obsessed mother (Mary Steenburgen), navigates her medical mysteries, and struggles to maintain her newest relationship with Greg (Allen Leech), a man she met online. A modern-day tragicomedy, Bulldozer balances wit and hilarity with cringe-worthy honesty. Written by Joanna Leeds and directed by her brother, Andrew Leeds, this film is simultaneously infectiously funny and painfully awkward, which is what makes it work. Untangling yourself from a mess of your own making is hard, but Bulldozer reminds us that there is always room for a little laughter, a little growth, and a lot of grace. —Karina Curry
Bay Area Premiere
Playing as part of Tidbits: Narrative Shorts Festival Shorts Program
Joanna Leeds is a writer, actor, and director based in Los Angeles. A Harvard University graduate, she has appeared in acclaimed television series including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Good Girls, NCIS, How I Met Your Mother, and Superstore. In addition to her on-screen work, she is an accomplished screenwriter with a growing portfolio of character-driven projects that combine sharp humor with emotional insight. Originally from Florida (but often claiming New York), Leeds brings a distinctive voice and a multidisciplinary perspective to both comedic and dramatic storytelling.
This film is available with closed captions.