VICTORIA BLADE //
VICTORIA BLADE //
VICTORIA BLADE //
EPK
Trailer
// Logline:
Stuck in a dead-end office job, Vicky lives an uninspired existence until she’s confronted by a mystical pop star through vivid dreams and visions. When a mysterious gift arrives, Vicky takes a step to face her fears and discover her true calling.
// Title: Vicky Wakes Up
// Genre: Indie Comedy Pilot
// Runtime: 12 minutes
// Country: USA
// Status: World Premiere - Slamdance
// Slamdance Screenings:
Fri. Feb. 20th 9:15pm @ Landmark #5
Sat. Feb. 21st 5:15pm @ Landmark #4
TICKETS
Landmark Theater
8000 W Sunset Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Director Intro
Victoria Blade - Bio - Writer/Director/"Vicky"
Victoria stars in Donald Glover's Emmy-nominated SWARM opposite Billie Eilish and recurs in emmy-winning WANDAVISION. She stars in the hit comedy feature MERV opposite Zooey Deschanel which reached #2 on Prime and she appears on THE CHOSEN. She has signed on to play the lead in a yet-to-be announced horror feature in 2026.
Victoria got her start in the Chicago theatre scene where she landed her first acting gig at Steppenwolf Theatre.
Victoria wrote/directed and stars in the indie comedy pilot VICKY WAKES UP premiering at Slamdance Film Festival in 2026. She wrote/directed and starred in the award-winning short ALIEN BABY, featured on Funny or Die's "Best of the Web".
Also a singer/songwriter, when she's not on set, she's recording and performing around Los Angeles.
“Showstopping…Blade’s skills are sharp indeed.”
~ Chicago Tribune
“Utterly beguiling…
a starry young comedienne.”
~Chicago Sun-Times
“One of my favorite discoveries
of the year."
~ Audiofemme
Press
Director's Statement
The inspiration for VICKY began as a creative way to converge my work as an actor, musician and screenwriter. But the mission of the project has grown deeper over time.
The goal of this pilot and the forthcoming series is to inspire those who may not have the courage to imagine a better future for themselves. To ignite curiosity about a secret, ignored passion. I believe we’re all called to a unique path in life. It’s possible to pivot at any age and change your life for the better. Vicky will be a familiar voice to many who feel stuck in a box, who crave an authentic career path and will ask the question: what makes you come alive?
BTS Footage
Full Credits
Written & Directed by
Victoria Blade
Starring
Victoria Blade
Executive Producer
Victoria Blade
Aaron Pagniano
Lisa Anderson
Sheila Kennedy
Producer
Dani Abraham
Maria Mercedes
Co-Producer
Elizabeth Tabish
Daniel Jefferies
Casting by
Andrew Hunter
Director of Photography
Harley Astorga
Editor
Jessica Brooke Sanders
Production Designer
Victoria Blade
Sound Design & Mix
Mike Trainnotti
Additional Sound Design
Fletcher Barton
Re-recording Mixer
Phil McGowan
Cast:
VICKY Victoria Blade
TRAVIS Mario Silva
ALEX Yvonne Senat Jones
SALES DUDE/DRUMMER Matt Wool
KYLE Max Cutler
CHAD Elliot Jones
DREW Leo Chan
TRUMPET PLAYER Fletcher Barton
OPEN MIC MUSICIAN #1 Miguel Samuel
OPEN MIC MUSICIAN #2 Bailey Gardener
MC Alex Dauphin
BARTENDER Mitch Lerner
VICKY STAND-IN Danni Spring
1st AD Aaron Pagniano
Script Supervisor Sarah Gorman
2nd AD Maria Mercedes
Key PA Chisom Okoye
PA Fletcher Barton
PA Andrew Shults
Art PA Joshua Tabbia
1st AC Nick Kubeck
Steadicam Operator Grant Adams
Gaffer Jay Martinez
Key Grip Taylor Widener
Sound Operator Sara Glaser
Boom Operator Frank Zaragoza
Costume Design Victoria Blade
Costume Consultant Karen Spicer
Set Costumer Ricardo Vivas
Hair & Makeup Artist Brenna Bash
VFX Artists Jessica Brooke Sanders
Andie Walton
Colorist Matt Riggieri
BTS Photographer Alex Dauphin