About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Damp Girl Productions is a female-owned video production company. We specialize in the creative development and production of short films, feature films, new media, and television- from concept, to script, to screen.

Our passion is to tell stories of the human condition; portraying the vast emotions we share openly, and the ones we try to hide. Our "why" is giving voices to, and empowering, others through storytelling.

Our Story

"Damp Girl" started as an inside joke between five friends- Allison Shrum, Kelsey Christian, Sara De La Haya, Fallon Gyurko, and Lindsey Akers- during the summer of 2021.

It was a hot summer in Tennessee and these friends were going on outdoor hikes and walks, which resulted in them becoming quite sweaty in the heat and humidity. Making a play on the popular term "Hot Girl Summer" to fit the sweaty nature they were in, "Damp Girl Summer" became the name that they called themselves.

A few months later, the "Damp Girls" started their very first short film production- Roger Must Die. It was such a success, that they all agreed to continue making films together under the Damp Girl name.

And thus, Damp Girl Productions was born...

Meet The Team

Allison Shrum

Co-Founder. Writer. Director.

Allison is an award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter. Allison's acting credits include Netflix's "Ozark", AMC's "The Son", and SXSW-premiere feature film "Yes, God, Yes".

Her short film "Roger Must Die" was well received by film festivals, winning Best Director in its category at the 2022 Chattanooga Film Festival. The feature length script that she wrote as a follow up to the short recently won Best Drama Feature Script at the 2023 Storyteller Film & Screenwriting Festival.

Allison continues her work with Damp Girl Productions, serving as a director, writer, producer, and creative consultant. She is represented by McCray Agency and Unified Management.

Kelsey Christian

Co-Founder. Producer. Director.

Kelsey is an award-winning actor, director, and producer. Her extensive acting credits include the lead role on the upcoming feature film "Straight on Until Morning", the film "Still Waters" which was featured in many film festivals, and a role on a regional Lottery commercial. Kelsey's debut directorial short film, "Ulex's Deck Shop", took home three awards from the 2022 4th Wall Film Challenge.

Kelsey continues her work with Damp Girl Productions, serving as a producer, director, and creative consultant. Kelsey is represented by Avenue Agency.

Sara De La Haya

Co-Founder.

Sara is a multi-faceted and talented actor, writer, producer, photographer, and set designer. She has worked on numerous short films, feature films, and television series. Her credits include NBC's "Killing It", Sundance feature film "Beast Beast", and the award-winning short film "The Money and The Monstera." She now co-runs Nashville's 48-hour film festival.

Sara is represented by Landrum Arts LA and Five Star Talent Management.

Fallon Gyurko

Co-Founder.

Fallon's work in film and television is not limited to producing. She is also an actor, wardrobe designer, stylist, writer, and set designer. Having only come into the film industry a few years ago, her career has already proved promising with credits such as NBC's "Young Rock", feature films "OctoGames" and "Escape Pod", as well as "Ulex's Deck Shop", for which she won Best Costuming.

Fallon is represented by McCray Agency.

Lindsey Akers

Co-Founder.

Lindsey's career in the film industry has been nothing but one achievement after the other. She works in film and television as an actor, producer, director, and set designer. Her credits include films "White Flight", "Roger Must Die", and "A Classic Whack and Run", for which she won the award for Best Actress.

Lindsey is represented by McCray Agency.