“Dead Dad Girl” Begins Filming in Luxembourg, a Bold Debut by Director Stephen Korytko

LUXEMBOURG CITY – Filming has started on Dead Dad Girl, the darkly comic debut feature from Luxembourgish filmmaker Stephen Korytko. Production began in July and is scheduled to continue through August 25, promising a fresh and inventive addition to Luxembourg’s dynamic film scene.

A Unique Slate of Talent and Storytelling
Dead Dad Girl delivers a coming-of-age tale with an edgy twist: a sharp-tongued 17-year-old misfit hides her drug-dealer father’s corpse in a chest freezer just as her opportunity for popularity arrives. Written by comedian Alexia Verbeke and starring Mabel Thomas in the lead, the cast also includes Luc Schiltz, Sophie Mousel, and Louise Balthazar.

Production Backed by Heavyweights in Film
Produced by Luxembourg’s esteemed Samsa Film—known for titles like Corsage—alongside U.S. creators of Silicon Valley and Belgian studio Wrong Men, this Luxembourg–Belgium co-production boasts substantial international pedigree. The project benefits from support through Film Fund Luxembourg and Belgium’s tax-incentive scheme for creators.

A Homegrown Launchpad for Emerging Talent
Stephen Korytko brings experience from directing commercials and a short film (The Golden Record) that premiered in Tallinn in 2023. For producers Bernard Michaux, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky, the collaboration is proving “one of the most rewarding creative experiences” of their careers—thanks to the “distinct texture and spirit” Luxembourg brings to the production. Michaux echoes this creative joy, commending the sharp direction, brilliant script, and lead performance.

Why This Matters for Luxembourg

• Spotlights local storytelling with global reach
• Reinforces Luxembourg’s role as a thriving hub for creative co-productions
• Raises the international profile of both emerging and established Luxembourgish cinema talent

With production now rolling, Dead Dad Girl is poised to be a standout addition to Luxembourg’s cinematic offerings—bold in theme, rich in collaboration, and rooted in local creativity.

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