Something Happened

A young woman is failed by the system—so she and her friends rewrite the rules and take back the night as the Brooklyn Banshees.

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Director's Statement

I created this film to confront my feelings of victimization from a similar experience and to seek empowerment in uncomfortable situations. Many men who make women uncomfortable may not realize they’re crossing a line, lacking awareness of the impact of their actions. In contrast, women are acutely aware of that line and how their behavior can attract unwanted attention. Why should women navigate a city in fear while men remain unconcerned? Something Happened highlights this disparity and explores my journey as a victim to reclaim power and envision the world I aspire to live in.

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$50,000
Fundraised
$50,416
Contributors
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Directed by

Brit Phelan

Written by

Brit Phelan + Ruby Mainieri

Cast
  • Brit Phelan Brit
  • Heather Hardy Heather
  • Julianna Kurokawa Em
  • Ruby Mainieri Zoe
  • Howard Hendrix Powell Jamie
  • Trey Jordan Mia
  • Levi Collins Sam
  • Parker Brown Josh
  • Loki Olin Billy
  • Antino Crowley-Kamenwati Clapton
  • Adrianna David Clarice
  • Delen Parsley Blimp
  • Albert Hedaya Officer
  • Leo Volf Officer
  • Grant Cleveland Officer (trailer only)
  • Joe Harrington Officer (trailer only)
  • Kadia Saraf Wife
  • Terry Serpico Husband
  • Stefen D’Angelica Hipster Guy
  • Jimmy Mamrol Gay Boy 1
  • Jonah Goldmann Gay Boy 2
  • Romy Bavli Girle Girl
  • Nihar Neelakanti Chad 1
  • Andrew Forman Chad 2
  • Noa Leah Teenager
  • Herbert Birman Construction Guy
  • Justin Tejada Tall Guy
  • Stella Jiler Skater #1
  • Lilac Guaragna Skater #2
  • Jessyka Bailey Skater #3
  • Drew Oyler Skater Extra
  • Joanna Forman Billy's Girlfriend
  • Tristan Miller Wimpy Kid
  • Scott Burrell Security
  • Derek Humphrey Pervert
  • Adan Olmeda Middle Aged Man
  • Gwendolyn Mejiawen Subway Woman
  • Brendan O'Leary Young Man
  • Luca Guy Young Man's Friend
  • Loki Olin Young Man's Friend
  • Natalie Moritz Young Man's Friend
Crew
  • Brit Phelan Executive Producer
  • Hannah Schalles Executive Producer + Creative Director
  • Annabella Leonetti Line Producer
  • Aidan Hamell Production Coordinator
  • Nick Rossi AD
  • Rebekah Strauss AD
  • AJ Baldwin 2nd AD + Writer's Assistant
  • Cathy Ye DP
  • Kelsey Smith DP 2nd Unit DP
  • Joshua Pei 2nd Unit DP
  • Manoji Curung Gaffer
  • Tim Caviar Gaffer
  • Stefan Matwijec Grip
  • Scott Giameo Grip
  • Jackson Martell Sound
  • Julia McGill Sound
  • Grace Scott Sound
  • Sarah Alexander 1st AC
  • Kendal Carpenter 1st AC
  • Ben Carolan 1st AC
  • Rick Elders 1st AC
  • Adam Urbaetis 2nd AC
  • Nicole Ribeiro 2nd AC
  • Kimmy Komrska 2nd AC
  • Heather Hardy Stunt Coordinator
  • Danielle Waugh Key HMU Artist
  • Mariana Guzman Corrales HMU Artist
  • Blythe Irish HMU Artist
  • Nina Carelli SFX
  • Shannon Young HMU Assistant
  • Julie Dondena Costume Designer
  • Sadie Schalles Wardrobe Stylist
  • Jacob Swartz PA
  • Paige Daniel PA
  • Jackie Deassis PA
  • Esther Kong PA
Post-Production
  • Dustin Fine Trailer Editor
  • So Young Park Trailer Colorist
  • Ryan Brooks Trailer Sound Designer/Mixer
  • Marius Bontet Logo Designer
Year

2025

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Brit Phelan is a filmmaker drawn to stories of healing, identity, and human connection.


Her work — Something Happened, Finding Dad, and Looking for Love — blends comedy with raw, honest emotion to explore self-discovery and growth through a deeply personal lens.

With a background in advertising and photography, Brit brings both precision and soul to her filmmaking. Her visual style is naturalistic and character-driven, and she knows how to make every frame count—whether it’s a fleeting expression or a tightly crafted narrative.

Through her creative studio, Little Known, she partners with brands, artists, and organizations to create work that resonates. Past collaborators include Nike, UGG, and Verizon.