At the 25th FirstGlance Los Angeles red carpet, Dana Lyn Baron and Tally McCormack talk about Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare, sharing insights into the film’s exploration of resilience, humor, and what they want audiences to take away from the story.

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

Betty & Mary: Neighbors reaches a major milestone with fiscal sponsorship from Film Independent. The independent cinema project now offers tax-deductible support as it moves deeper into development and pre-production for the second film in the trilogy. Learn how you can support the film here →

Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare is nominated for four awards at the San Diego Short Film Festival. The film is recognized in the categories of Best Comedy, Best Screenplay, Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare screens at the San Diego Short Film Festival on Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 AM as part of Block I. Catch the film alongside a curated lineup of short form storytelling and get tickets through the San Diego Short Film Festival website.

Betty & Mary: Neighbors wins Best Comedy Screenplay at the Hollywood Just4Shorts Competition in November 2025. Written by Dana Lyn Baron, the script continues to build a strong presence on the festival and competition circuit.

BETTY & MARY: NEIGHBORS is a dark, disturbingly funny, surreal, and deeply human exploration of survival, loyalty, and what it means to burn it all down... and still wake up next to someone who gets it. Currently Seeking Collaborators.

“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

Betty & Mary continues its festival film run with a screening in Block Q at the Culver City Film Festival. Tickets available for December 6 at 2 PM at The Culver Theater in Culver City.

“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

In a new interview with Vocal Media, Dana Lyn Baron speaks candidly about her experience creating and performing in the short film Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare. The conversation explores her writing process, her character choices, and the challenges and joys of building a story about ambition, vulnerability, and reinvention.

“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

Betty & Mary continues its festival film journey with nominations for Best Comedy and Best Actress at the 25th Annual FirstGlance Los Angeles Film Festival - Winners will be announced November 16th following Closing Night screenings.

Betty and Mary: Neighbors, the second installment in the Betty and Mary trilogy, has been named a Semi Finalist for its screenplay at Indie Short Fest. Written by Dana Lyn Baron, the script stood out in the festival’s competitive monthly lineup, which recognizes excellence in short form screenwriting.

The screenplay for Betty & Mary: Neighbors, the second film in the Betty & Mary trilogy, has been named a finalist at Independent Shorts Awards. Written by Dana Lyn Baron, the screenplay continues to gain recognition on the international festival circuit as the trilogy moves toward production of its next chapters.

Catch Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare at FirstGlance Film Festival LA on Nov 15 at 5PM, Laemmle NoHo7. Tickets available now.

Betty & Mary available to watch online, streaming from Sep 24-30 as part of The Catalina Film Festival

Betty & Mary will screen at The Road Shorts Film Festival - Sunday, October 5th 6PM SLOT A

Betty & Mary is an Official Selection at The Broad Humor Film Festival - Saturday, August 30th 4PM "Life Happens" Details and tickets available here...

Betty & Mary is an Official Selection and has its World Premiere at LA Shorts International Film Festival on Friday, July 18, Program 8 at 3:15. Details & tickets available here...