Off Hand Co.
Off Hand Co. is a film production company founded by women, committed to inclusivity, striking visuals, and unique storytelling.
Our Mission
Off Hand Co. is committed to fostering inclusivity in the film industry by providing opportunities and emphasizing diversity behind and in front of the camera.
Our Vibe
Our narratives thrive in a Heightened Reality, balancing one foot in reality and the other in the extraordinary, featuring elaborate visuals and eccentric characters.
We are excited to announce that our most recent release "Bat Country" has been receiving attention on the festival circuit. We have been nominated for 2 awards!
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Bat Country is a dark psychedelic film telling the story of one woman’s inner journey confronting the remnants of the American Dream. It was written by Mae Horak, Produced by Lena Vani and directed by Ellen Keith.
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Thanks to Our Patrons!
We couldn't do what we do without the support of our incredible patrons.
Support our mission via Patreon for as little as $3 a month; patrons enjoy early releases, exclusive blog entries, and merchandise access, making it possible for us to continue our work and fairly pay our collaborators.
Creative Director/Logistics Officer
Lena Vani
Lena Vani is a small woodland fairy who is ruled by the moon in the sky and the plants on the Earth. Unable to stay in one place for long, she follows her heart around the world connecting with souls and chasing creativity.
Vani graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B.A. in Theater. She has performed in plays, films and modeled throughout The States and internationally. Additionally, she owns a small guesthouse business in Puerto Rico, Villa Naguabo.
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Jacqueline Bell (Jacqui) is a sober-advocate business lady who can be found lounging in a pantsuit watching Russian soviet films or running trails with her German Shepard. She lives with her husband, dog, and kitty, and has a passion for entrepreneurship, travel, and helping women become financially independent.
Director of Business and Finances
Jacqueline Bell
Jacqueline Bell (Jacqui) is a sober-advocate business lady who can be found lounging in a pantsuit watching Russian soviet films or running trails with her German Shepard. She lives with her husband, dog and son, has a passion for entrepreneurship, travel, and helping women become financially independent.
Jacqueline received her BA in Russian Politics and Economics from Smith College and has her own business as a consulting Innovation Architect.
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Director of Visuals and Technology
Mae Horak
Mae Horak is a writer and artist living in California. She has written 15+ screenplays, the most recent of which (Bat Country) was produced and released in 2024. Her work as an art director, costume designer and photographer has been featured in magazines & print as well as in films and television She performs rock music under the alias Mae Velour.
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What's Next?
Off Hand Co is excited to partner with producer Julian Lowenthal on "Dead Set on Stardom".
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Dead Set on Stardom exists in an absurdist heightened reality of Garth Merenghi’s Darkplace but with storylines that mix Agatha Christie and Heathers. DSOS takes place in 1980s America and is an ensemble piece that goes back and forth between two groups - the washed-up Hollywood would-be elite plotting murders to improve the quality of their film and a group of mediocre actors striving fruitlessly towards fame.
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History
Off Hand Co. is a tight knit team of professionals producing independent films. Since it's inception in 2020 Off Hand Co has fully produced 5 short films and two episodes of television.
