A relapsed parolee has two options: find clean urine or lose custody of his son and be sent back to prison.
Executive produced by Hank Azaria (The Simpsons, Brockmire), starring Joel Austin (The Harvester, Surplus Terminal) and Susan Varon (Goodfellas, Daredevil), Vial is an anxiety-inducing character study of a relapsed parolee racing against the clock.
When Ken’s parole officer demands he submit a drug test under her supervision he must do whatever it takes to pass. Even if that means hurting those he loves most.
Alexandre Jerard Davis Director/Writer/ Producer/ Editor
Alexandre has been honing his craft as a filmmaker since he was 18. He has won awards for editing and directing from various festivals. His short scripts have placed in the WeScreenplay and Hollyshorts script competitions and his films have screened at The Rhode Island International Film Festival, LA Comedy Festival 365, Austin Comedy Festival, Hollyshorts Monthly Screening Series, among others. He currently runs his production company Monsai Productions out of New York, New York.
Joel Austin Actor “Ken”
Joel is an Actor, Writer, and Director who was raised in the Southeast United States. He works as a freelance editor, content creator, and instructor at the University of California Los Angeles Extension teaching post-production and motion graphics.
Robert Capron Writer
Robert is an established actor and writer known for his starring role in the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID film trilogy. Robert also appeared in Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie and starred in the Netflix feature film The Polka King, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017. Alongside a mountain of development experience, he recently completed work as a writers’ assistant on The Muppets Mayhem (Disney+).
Hank Azaria Executive Producer
Hank Azaria (he/him) is an American comedian and actor from Queens, New York. He is known for voicing several characters in The Simpsons including Apu, Chief Wiggum, Moe, Bumblebee Man, Lou and Superintendent Chalmers. The latter became well-known due to the "Steamed Hams" scene. He also acted in Godzilla, The Smurfs and Mystery Men. You can now see him in "The Idol" on HBO.
Shawn Arani Executive Producer
Shawn Arani was born on 18 October 1985 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Retreat!, Killington, and #Amish (2016).
Broadway: COMPANY (Jacobs Theatre) and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Lyceum Theatre). Film : KILLINGTON, RETREAT!, PILLOW TALK, NO PLACE IS HOME, MISSION A, PLAN B, and BRUNCH IN BABEL.
Patrick Simpson Producer
Patrick Simpson (he/him) is an Assistant to a Senior Literary Manager & Producer/Partner at Anonymous Content. He’s a graduate from Loyola Marymount University’s MFA Film & TV Production program, with a specialization in creative producting. He has extensive development experience having recently worked a Development Assistant for Creative Engine Entertainment and has helped with the development process on Showtime’s “Yellowjackets.”
Ashley Blalock Producer
Ashley (she/her) is a creative producer and MFA candidate at Loyola Marymount University in Film & TV Production, with a specialization in Creative Producing. Ashley has a background in producing advertising and editorial campaigns in NYC and LA. Some of her clients include Vogue, Ralph Lauren, Zimmermann, OPI, Savage x Fenty, and more.
