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Abstract illustration of a person’s open mouth yelling, overlaid with textured black scratch marks.
Abstract illustration of a person’s open mouth yelling, overlaid with textured black scratch marks.
Abstract illustration of a person’s open mouth yelling, overlaid with textured black scratch marks.

“Betty & Mary compresses a mountain of the womanhood experience into the space of a bathroom and twelve minutes." ★★★★☆ — Indie Shorts Mag

Indie Shorts Mag Reviews Betty & Mary as "Short of the Day"

“Baron deftly cycles through tonal shifts, balancing tender and heartfelt moments with humor, absurdity, and even elements of horror. The script tells an intimate story of two professional rivals while ruminating on a woman’s struggle to survive in the cutthroat world of acting.” ★★★★★ — Katie Chew

Take 2 Indie Review - Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare

“Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare is a thoughtful, relatable exploration of aging, womanhood and vulnerability...that classic show of solidarity and empathy that so many will do without thinking, something that’s even more valuable in today’s society that’s increasingly filled with selfish and uncaring behaviour.” ★★★★ — Rebecca

Film Carnage Review - Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare

“Through humor and discomfort, the film explores the tension between ambition and vulnerability, as well as the unspoken bond between women navigating insecurity and competition...” — Alan Ng

Film Threat Review - Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare

WORLD PREMIERE: Official Selection - LA Shorts International Film Festival 2025
Official Selection • 15th Catalina Film Festival 2025
Official Selection • 18th Annual Broad Humor Film Festival 2025
Official Selection • 25th Annual FirstGlance Los Angeles Film Festival
Official Selection  • 2025 Culver City Film Festival
Official Selection  • San Diego Short Film Festival
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