FILM PROJECTS
THE CUDDLER
A single woman with commitment issues and very specific rules on dating, gets those challenged by a super-hunk, who doesn't want to leave her bed after mind-blowing first date sex.
Written, Produced & Produced Karola Raimond,
Starring Karola Raimond & Lars Slind
Festival Run & Recognition
The Cuddler premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Cinequest International Film Festival and went on to screen at festivals across the United States and Europe, including Gasparilla, Sonoma, Newport Beach (Oscar-qualifying), and a highlight screening at the Cannes Film Festival at the Palais. It won Best Modern Romance at the Culver City Film Festival and Best Comedy Short Film at the Burbank International Film Festival, before being acquired for distribution and released on Amazon Prime.
Cinequest International Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying, World Premiere)
Gasparilla International Film Festival
Sonoma International Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying)
Cannes Film Festival, highlight screening at the Palais (European Premiere)
Long Beach International Film Festival
Culver City Film Festival — Award: Best Modern Romance
Burbank International Film Festival — Award: Best Comedy
Behind the Scenes & On the Red CarpeT
The Cuddler brought Karola to red carpets across the festival circuit — from intimate indie screenings to award ceremonies celebrating the best in independent film. These interviews offer a glimpse behind the scenes of the film's journey from production to its festival run.
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Chrysalis
FEATURE FILM PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER IN PRE-PRODUCTION
A female-driven psychological thriller exploring identity loss, erotic obsession, and a haunting transformation- set in a world rich with symbolism and magical realism.
After a horrific miscarriage a married couple tries to reconnect on a secluded weekend getaway. A labyrinth of darkness unravels as the wife has a fatal encounter.
WICCA: RISE UP
LIMITED TV SERIES | SUPERNATURAL HORROR | IN DEVELOPMENT
A female-driven occult tale of supernatural elevated horror. On the yearly witch sabbath, a circle of chosen women rises to usher in a new world order. It's the rebirth of an ancient sisterhood. It's time to Rise Up!
The Erotica Chronicles
LIMITED TV SERIES | EROTIC NOIR ANTHOLOGY SERIES | IN DEVELOPMENT
Sultry, Forbidden & Heartfelt. A provocative anthology series exploring hidden pleasures — each episode centered on a woman's untold passion.