Movies by Alex Karpovsky
As part of the cast:
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Sleepwalk With Me (2012)
Cast: Lauren Ambrose, Mike Birbiglia, James Rebhorn …
Directed by: Mike Birbiglia
In this autobiographical tale based on director Mike Birbiglia's successful one-man show, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian deals with career and relationship issues while trying to…
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Rubberneck (2012)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Jaime Ray Newman, Amanda Good Hennessey …
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
Obsession is a dangerous emotion for a socially awkward scientist who's still craving his comely colleague months after their one-night stand. But his feelings only intensify when she…
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Supporting Characters (2012)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Tarik Lowe, Arielle Kebbel …
Directed by: Daniel Schechter
Crack film editors Nick and Darryl are hired to save a movie in desperate need of their skills, a gig that turns out to be filled with bad luck. Both men's relationships are upended and…
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Red Flag (2012)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Jennifer Prediger, Onur Tukel …
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
Playing a version of himself in this indie comedy, filmmaker Alex Karpovsky goes on a road trip with an old friend after a painful breakup. As they screen his film at small theaters, Alex…
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Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011)
Cast: Lisa Haas, Susan Ziegler, Jackie Monahan …
Directed by: Madeleine Olnek
Bashful greeting card store employee Jane (Lisa Haas) falls in love with Zoinx (Susan Ziegler), who just happens to hail from outer space. Soon, their romance gets disrupted by two Men in…
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Wuss (2011)
Cast: Nate Rubin, Alicia Anthony, Alex Karpovsky …
Directed by: Clay Liford
In this black comedy, Mitch is a timid teacher at a rough high school. After he's repeatedly beaten up by several thuggish students, he decides to get revenge with the help of eccentric…
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Lovers of Hate (2010)
Cast: Chris Doubek, Heather Kafka, Alex Karpovsky …
Directed by: Bryan Poyser
Sibling rivalry fulfills its hilarious potential in this bittersweet comedy directed by indie favorite Bryan Poyser. After a lifetime of contention, brothers Rudy (Chris Doubek) and Paul…
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Bass Ackwards (2010)
Cast: Linas Phillips, Davie-Blue, Sebastian Scandiuzzi …
Directed by: Linas Phillips
In this low-budget indie comedy, Linas, attempting to heal the wounds of an ill-considered romance with a married woman, leaves Seattle in a tricked-out VW bus, bound for New York -- and…
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Tiny Furniture (2010)
Cast: Lena Dunham, Laurie Simmons, Grace Dunham …
Directed by: Lena Dunham
When twenty-something film theory major Aura (Lena Dunham) returns home after college to live with her artist mother in TriBeCa, she confronts a long list of personal and professional…
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Beeswax (2009)
Cast: Tilly Hatcher, Maggie Hatcher, Alex Karpovsky …
Directed by: Andrew Bujalski
Director Andrew Bujalski uses nonprofessional actors and a small crew to bring a sense of intimacy to this film about twins being nudged out of their "safe space" by an impending legal battle…
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Harmony and Me (2009)
Cast: Justin Rice, Kevin Corrigan, Pat Healy …
Directed by: Bob Byington
In this indie comedy from helmer Bob Byington, dry wit and deadpan humor abound as aptly named lyricist Harmony (Justin Rice) insists on wallowing in misery eons after being unceremoniously…
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The Hole Story (2005)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
When the residents of Brainerd, Minn., discover an inexplicable stretch of water opening up in the icy lakes despite arctic cold, a wannabe TV director declares it the perfect topic for a…
As a director:
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Rubberneck (2012)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Jaime Ray Newman, Amanda Good Hennessey …
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
Obsession is a dangerous emotion for a socially awkward scientist who's still craving his comely colleague months after their one-night stand. But his feelings only intensify when she…
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Red Flag (2012)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Jennifer Prediger, Onur Tukel …
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
Playing a version of himself in this indie comedy, filmmaker Alex Karpovsky goes on a road trip with an old friend after a painful breakup. As they screen his film at small theaters, Alex…
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Trust Us, This Is All Made Up (2009)
Cast: David Pasquesi, T.J. Jagodowski
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
This wholly entertaining documentary showcases the mad improvisational skills of Second City alumni T.J. Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, who use their talents to spontaneously create original…
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Woodpecker (2008)
Cast: Jon Hyrns, Wesley Yang, Carla Nickerson …
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
In this unusual hybrid comedy by filmmaker Alex Karpovsky, a tiny Arkansas town becomes the center of the universe for diehard bird-watchers committed to sighting the elusive ivory-billed…
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The Hole Story (2005)
Cast: Alex Karpovsky
Directed by: Alex Karpovsky
When the residents of Brainerd, Minn., discover an inexplicable stretch of water opening up in the icy lakes despite arctic cold, a wannabe TV director declares it the perfect topic for a…