The campy, colorful Palm Springs music video starring Jennifer Corday and Cathy DeBuono continues to make its mark on the independent film festival circuit.
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/27/26 – What began as a catchy pop-rock anthem about relationships, individuality and the sometimes impossible expectations people place on one another has blossomed into a festival favorite.
Singer-songwriter, filmmaker and LGBTQ+ entertainer Jennifer Corday is celebrating six festival laurels for her five-minute music video, Find Another Girl to Fix, a colorful, campy musical comedy that combines retro Palm Springs glamour, clever storytelling and an empowering message about accepting people for who they are.
Written, directed by and starring Corday, alongside actress Cathy DeBuono, the music video has attracted attention at LGBTQ+ and independent film festivals, earning recognition for its visual style, performances, storytelling and creative production design.
Most notably, the video won Best Production Design at the SIMI Music Video Festival, demonstrating how a relatively modest independent production can achieve an impressive cinematic look through creativity, collaboration and attention to detail.
Six Festival Laurels and Counting
Six Festival Laurels and CountingThe music video has earned the following distinctions:
- Festival Favorite – Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival
- Winner, Best Production Design – SIMI Music Video Festival
- Nominee, Best Female Artist – SIMI Music Video Festival
- Nominee, Best Narrative – SIMI Music Video Festival
- Official Selection – Out On Film, Atlanta
- Official Selection – LA Femme International Film Festival, Beverly Hills/Los Angeles
The recognition reflects the project’s ability to resonate with different audiences, from LGBTQ+ filmgoers to music video enthusiasts and supporters of women-driven independent filmmaking.
Its selection for the 22nd Annual LA Femme International Film Festival, held October 22–25, 2026, was particularly meaningful for a production created with an all-female cast and crew.
One of the video’s most memorable achievements is its distinctive visual identity.
Filmed at Casa Milano, a mid-century residence in Palm Springs’ historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Find Another Girl to Fix embraces the glamorous architecture, swimming pools, sunshine and playful sophistication that have made the desert community an iconic backdrop for film and fashion.
A vintage 1966 Cadillac, colorful costumes, plaid suits and pieces by designer Trina Turk help establish the video’s irresistible retro personality.
Even the smallest details were carefully considered, with contemporary cell phones intentionally kept out of view to maintain the period-inspired atmosphere.
The bright interiors, expansive poolside setting and Palm Springs landscape create a visual playground that feels like a miniature Hollywood musical.
Director of photography Rachael “Rae” Hastings-Adair captures the action with polished cinematography, complemented by drone photography that showcases the property’s architecture and surroundings.
The attention to set decoration, costumes, composition and continuity makes the SIMI Best Production Design award particularly fitting.
Remarkably, the video was completed in approximately two to three days with a budget of roughly $1,500.
The finished product demonstrates that imagination, resourcefulness and a committed team can be every bit as important as a Hollywood-sized budget.
At the center of the film is an entertaining battle of personalities.
Corday plays a woman determined to maintain her individuality, while actress Cathy DeBuono portrays the wonderfully controlling character known as “The Fixer.”
DeBuono brings expressive comedic timing and larger-than-life personality to the role, turning familiar relationship frustrations into theatrical entertainment.
The chemistry between Corday and DeBuono drives the video’s humor, allowing the performers to exaggerate their characters without losing the recognizable truth beneath the comedy.
Rather than presenting a heavy examination of relationship expectations, Corday delivers her message with a wink, a catchy melody and plenty of lesbian attitude.
The underlying theme is universal: loving someone should not require transforming that person into somebody else.
Relationships involve compromise and personal growth, but there is a meaningful difference between encouraging a partner and attempting to redesign them.
Corday turns that observation into an infectious musical declaration of individuality.
Another distinguishing feature of Find Another Girl to Fix is the talented group of women responsible for bringing Corday’s creative vision to life.
The project features an all-female cast and crew, reinforcing the importance of women supporting women in independent filmmaking.
Alongside Corday and cinematographer Hastings-Adair, the production team includes co-producers Valerie Milano and Lissa Forehan, with Michele Amrhein, Marci Rosenblum and Nacia Schreiner contributing to the production. Schreiner also provided additional camera work.
Filmmaker Betsy Kalin helped facilitate the connection with the cinematography team, demonstrating the power of creative relationships within the filmmaking community.
Several Palm Springs residents joined the cast as extras, bringing a lively, authentic party atmosphere to the production’s living-room and poolside sequences.
The collaborative spirit is apparent throughout the finished film.
From costume changes to location styling, choreography and photography, the women behind the project created a polished, entertaining production that celebrates both artistic expression and friendship.
The video’s official selection at LA Femme, a festival dedicated to promoting and supporting women filmmakers, further underscores that achievement.
The video’s festival journey has taken it well beyond the Palm Springs setting in which it was filmed.
At Cinema Diverse, the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival, audiences embraced its unapologetically queer perspective, playful humor and celebratory approach to lesbian storytelling.
The film’s Festival Favorite recognition adds another distinction to its growing résumé.
Its selection for Out On Film in Atlanta introduced the video to another LGBTQ+ festival audience, while the SIMI Music Video Festival recognized both its visual accomplishments and artistic storytelling with one win and two nominations.
The LA Femme International Film Festival provided another platform for Corday’s work, highlighting the film’s female-driven production and its place within contemporary independent cinema.
Together, the six laurels represent one competitive award, one Festival Favorite distinction, two nominations and two official selections.
For a five-minute music video created by an independent artist and a small team of collaborators, the recognition is an encouraging accomplishment.
The success of Find Another Girl to Fix also extends beyond film festival screenings.
Corday’s original pop-rock recording combines guitars, cello, bass, drums, electronic elements and her signature expressive vocals.
The song has also received a dance-floor makeover through “Find Another Girl to Fix (Milano Remix),” produced by DJ and music producer Michael Milano.
The remix gives the spirited track another identity, bringing its message of independence and self-acceptance to club audiences.
The combination of music, filmmaking and dance culture demonstrates Corday’s versatility as an entertainer and her willingness to explore new creative approaches to reaching audiences.
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What makes Find Another Girl to Fix particularly appealing is its refusal to take itself too seriously.
The video is funny, stylish, colorful and refreshingly unapologetic about its LGBTQ+ identity.
It does not require its lesbian characters to explain themselves or make their relationships a source of tragedy.
Instead, audiences get to enjoy queer women being flirtatious, confident, frustrated, mischievous and completely themselves.
Corday and DeBuono deliver memorable performances, while the cinematography, costumes, location and playful direction elevate the film beyond a conventional music video.
Its five-minute running time is just right. The story establishes its premise, introduces its eccentric personalities, delivers its musical message and leaves the audience smiling.
The recent festival recognition confirms what makes the production enjoyable: a clever concept, engaging performances and an unmistakable visual personality can create something memorable without a massive budget.
Six festival laurels are certainly worth celebrating, but the video’s greatest success may be its ability to turn a familiar relationship frustration into an entertaining reminder of individuality and self-acceptance.
After all, everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they are.
And if someone insists on remodeling the person they supposedly love?
Well, perhaps they really should find another girl to fix.
Watch the Music Video: Find Another Girl to Fix – Jennifer Corday
Artist Website: www.Corday.net
