Film class was never this aggressive, unhinged… or hilarious.
In this sharply satirical short, Rick Gomez takes on the cultural epidemic of cinematic ignorance. Armed only with a clapper board, a boom mic, and a dozen unimpressed kids. The Gomez School for the Filmically Illiterate turns a gritty warehouse into a crash course in film history, performance, and light child endangerment. Equal parts parody and passion project, it’s a love letter to filmmaking and a roast of everyone who doesn’t know who Coppola is. If you’ve confused Tarantino with a brand of tequila, we can help.
Filmically Illiterate – Culture Pop DNA
Shot on Sony in an old warehouse in Northern California, this absurdist comedy was created as a love letter to cinephiles, and a boot camp for the tragically uninitiated. Directed and edited by Jamie Tuell, the film was built around Rick Gomez’s razor-sharp improvisation and willingness to push every joke to the edge of awkward brilliance. The cast? A dozen real-life school kids. The vibe? Controlled chaos. Each bit was timed and blocked around minimal takes and natural reactions, including unscripted moments that made the final cut. With lighting setups rigged to double as “educational” props, the production was completed in a single long shoot day, often our brand of cinematic cardio. Special thanks to the parent volunteers, and the brave young cast.
