CHECKED OUT
directed by John Larigakis
United States | 2026 | 4 mins
Short
Synopsis
A fed up clerk stuck in a dead end job drifts through life on autopilot, ground down by a boss he can’t stand. When a tense moment at the store hands him a dangerous opportunity, he makes a reckless call that could cost him everything.
Film information
Year: 2026
Country: United States
Runtime: 4 minutes
Language: English
Cast & Crew
Director: John Larigakis
Screenplay: John Larigakis, Michael Pal
Producer: Ryan Simon, Lysette Urus
Cast: Yoshi Barrigas, Gary Teitelbaum, Mitchell McCollum, Mason Bosworth
Cinematography: Sean Conaty
Editing: Matthew Kett
Sound: Kevin Chamberlain
Original Score: Andrew Harris
Screening schedule
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
5:00 PM
as part of NYFW Shorts Program
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Language
English
About the Director
John Larigakis began his career as an art director in advertising before moving behind the camera to direct commercials. His transition into narrative filmmaking draws on this visual background, combining naturalistic performances with understated humour and a taste for the unexpected. He is particularly interested in the absurdity of everyday situations and the small frustrations that can push ordinary people towards extraordinary decisions. His work favours grounded storytelling, allowing moments of tension and awkward comedy to emerge from recognisably human behaviour.
