Love, bowling, and bad advice collide in Badger, a fast-paced, slapstick comedy about one teen’s misadventures in trusting his instincts.

Drawing inspiration from Zoolander (2001), Juno (2007), Dodgeball (2004), and The Big Lebowski (1998). Benny, an awkward teen with zero game, is desperate to impress Amber, the effortlessly cool girl at the shoe counter. Enter Connor, his best friend and self-proclaimed expert in the art of “Savoir-Faire”—a philosophy that’s equal parts confidence, nonsense, and questionable life choices. But when Benny crosses paths with a mysterious bathroom prophet, an insufferable bowling champion, and a bizarre charity tournament for Salads for Strangers, he realizes that maybe swagger isn’t something you can fake. Packed with slapstick humor, offbeat wisdom, and just the right amount of teen awkwardness, Badger is a hilarious reminder that trusting your instincts beats trying to be someone you’re not.

We are raising funds to bring Badger, our 15-minute senior film at Belmont University, to life! Written and directed by Keegan Donoghue, with cinematography by Rocky Burger our all-student crew has passion and drive for filmmaking. We are committed to creating a high-quality, hilarious, and heartfelt short film—but we need your help to make it happen. Your generous contributions will go directly toward securing our primary location (bowling alley), feeding our hardworking cast and crew, renting essential film equipment, and purchasing costumes to bring our characters to life. Every dollar helps turn this student-lead production into a reality.

This project is not just a film—it's a showcase of years of learning, collaboration, and dedication to storytelling. As students, we are immensely grateful for any and all support, whether it’s a donation, a share, or simply cheering us on. Your generosity allows us to create something truly special, and we can’t wait to share Badger with you. Thank you for believing in young filmmakers and helping us make this film a reality. Because we love making movies!

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