no other gods but me

Short Film

2022

In the midst of a sexual awakening, a religious teen finally musters up the courage to kiss her crush, but will lust send her straight to h-e-double-hockey-sticks?

Writer, Director, Producer, EP

Movie poster titled 'No Other Gods But Me' showing a woman in a pink dress lying on grass, holding apples and an exotic flower. The poster has awards and festival laurels, credits to written and directed by Alex Spott, with a pink border and credits at the bottom.
A streaming platform interface showing the 'Most Viewed - All Time' section with three thumbnails, including 'Love Machine,' 'Observations of the amazing world around us,' and another. Below is the 'NoBudge Collections' section with thumbnails for 'Spring Broke,' 'February Blues,' and others.
A close-up of a woman with shoulder-length dark hair, surrounded by pink flowers in the background.
A priest holding a chalice during a church service with a congregation in the background.
Close-up of a person's hands resting on their lap, wearing translucent lace gloves and a light blue dress.
A person in a pink dress sitting among colorful flowers and greenery.
A young woman with dark hair wearing a pink hair clip and a light blue shirt, smiling and looking over her shoulder, with an indoor background and two other people partially visible.

  • Best Narrative Short: Jury Special Mention – Atlanta Film Festival 2023

  • Audience Choice Award: Nitehawk Shorts Fest 2023

  • 3rd most viewed film of the year (2023) and trending since 2023 on NoBudge

  • Best Female Director: Bowery Film Festival 2023

  • Keep Austin Weird Award: Austin Under the Stars 2023

  • R2W2 Talent Mentorship Award: Greenpoint Film Festival 2023

  • Best Comedy Honorable Mention: Be Epic! London Film Festival 2023

  • Best Director: Tokyo Short Film Festival 2023

  • Best Female Director: Toronto Indie Film Fest 2023

  • Best Actress: Roma Short Film Festival 2023

  • Semi-Finalist: Dumbo Film Festival 2022

Book cover titled 'No Other Gods But Me' featuring a woman in a pink shirt holding apples, against a green leafy background.
A promotional graphic for a masterclass titled "No Other Gods But Me" featuring a woman holding a basket of apples and peaches, set against a lush green background with pink flowers, and pink text overlay.
A woman with dark hair wearing a pink T-shirt holding a large basket of onions and other vegetables, standing in front of a background with greenery and pink flowers.
Book cover titled 'No Other Gods But Me' with a woman in a pink shirt holding peaches and apples, surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Book cover titled 'No Other Gods But Me' featuring a woman in a pink shirt holding apples and peaches, with pink flowers and greenery in the background.
A poster featuring a young woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a pink T-shirt, holding a basket of red and yellow apples, standing in front of a pink floral background with green foliage.
Pair of legs wearing pink socks with red and yellow flower patterns, surrounded by pink orchids and greenery.
Close-up of a grey statue of Jesus Christ with detailed facial features and a crown of thorns, in a religious setting.
People sitting in pews inside a church with an altar, clergy, and religious statues and artwork.
People sitting in a church, showing shocked and surprised expressions, with a woman covering her mouth.
A woman with a cheerful expression sitting in a church, surrounded by other women wearing masks, with a group of people including videographers filming in the background.
A woman in a pink dress sitting on the ground surrounded by apples and flowers, holding an apple with a bite taken out of it.
A woman lying on her back on a bed, with her head at one end and her arms raised above her head in a V shape. She has dark hair and is wearing a pink garment. Next to her on the bed, there's a plush teddy bear with a pink bow, and different patterned bed sheets and pillows.
A hand-drawn comic strip featuring two panels. The first panel shows a group of people, one with long hair, a person with a moustache, and a person facing away. There is some handwritten text, but it is unclear. The second panel depicts a smiling woman with long hair, and a drawing of her torso with visible breasts and chest muscles.
Screen showing an image of the Virgin Mary with a crown and veil, with orange crosshairs and border lines overlaying it.
Four people, three women and one man, are gathered around a table looking at a smartphone. Two women are wearing masks, one with colorful patterns and another black. The man is shirtless with long dark hair, and the woman on the right is wearing glasses and a black mask, with a black jacket that has white text.
Close-up of a camera monitor showing hands dressed as chickens resting on a person's lap during a church service inside a church with stained glass windows.
People wearing masks attending a religious service inside a church with stained glass windows, wooden pews, and religious banners.
A person sitting on a wooden floor surrounded by papers, a notebook, and cables, viewed from above.

THE CREW:

Skyler Vander Molen, Produced By

Olaa Olabi, Director of Photography

Chinwe Chong, Editor

Vanessa Hardy, Casting

Oddnesse, Original Music

Mike Gialloreto, Steadicam Operator

Evan Walsh, 1st AC

Ginny Taglia, 2nd AC

Graeme Dempsey, Gaffer

Sam Wolff, Key Grip

Edgar Mendez, G&E Swing

Edwin Lorenzo, G&E Swing

Genna Edwards, Location Sound Mixer

Kamilah Adachi, Script Supervisor

Felicia Blum, Intimacy Coordinator

Mercer Casey, Costume Designer

Katie Christopher, Costume Designer

Alexandra Massillon, Prop Master

Mia Varrone, Key Hair & Makeup

Shaena Baddour, Hair & Makeup Assistant

Laurel St. Romain, Florist

Miranda Anita, Floral Assistant

Megan Phillips, Animal Wrangler

Ky Polanco, Stills Photographer

Deborah Rose, Production Assistant

Neil Marshall, Production Assistant

Arianna Shining Star, Colorist

The Post Haus, Post Audio Production

Brook Babcock, Post Audio Supervisor

Nick Anello, Mix Engineer

Connor Birch, Sound Design

Collin Johnson, Foley Design

Dan Eaton, Post Audio Producer

PJ Kelley, Post Audio Assist

Nick Monroe, Post Audio Assist

Tavet Gillson, VFX

Ky Polanco, Titles

Breakdown Services, Casting Support Services