Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 08/10/2026 – Call Me Crazy, written and directed by Olivia Ormond, explores the unexpected connections formed between strangers in a roadside motel. The film, adapted from Ormond’s acclaimed play at the Edinburgh Fringe, features characters who find themselves vulnerable in their meeting, particularly in a setting that lends itself to intimacy.
The story unfolds when the two characters encounter each other at a vending machine in the motel. Although it’s unclear whose room they share later, their conversation flows swimmingly, leading to a significant moment in the pool, enhanced by striking underwater cinematography, which adds visual beauty to the narrative.
Starring Olivia Ormond and David Kopriva, the film draws on Ormond’s personal experiences with chronic pain. She shares her feelings of being unheard or disbelieved by doctors, creating a relatable tension that many viewers may sympathize with. While the film’s themes touch on mental health and the complexities of human interaction, it provokes thought about how people perceive one another’s struggles, as evidenced by Ben (played by Kopriva) possibly describing his encounter with her as meeting a “crazy girl.” Overall, Call Me Crazy delves into the depths of connection and the human experience.
Call Me Crazy will Screen at HollyShorts 2026 on Friday August 14th at 2:30 PM
For tickets and info, please visit https://hollyshorts2026.eventive.org/films/6a6136ba9d6d2885d5a7d79d
