FILM
Inufficient Fare
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Insufficient Fare is the 2026 debut short film by Michael Gugger and Varvara Kanellakopoulou.
Blending comedy, documentary, and narrative drama odes as a nostalgic farewell to New York City’s iconic physical transit currency: The MetroCard.
Dorcia Studio worked closely with the director duo to form the Creative Direction for both the film’s unique visual identity through visual cutaways, VFX, and title design, as well as out-of-home materials to capture the spirit of New York City through an object that has quietly witnessed generations of city life over two decades.
Voiced by New York poet Lemon Andersen, the film premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the inaugural “Best New York Short” category.
CREDITS
Michael Gugger Writer
Michael Gugger Director
Varvara Kanellakopoulou Director
Lemon Andersen Voice Of MetroCard
Bre Kelly Executive Producer
Matthew Kaufman Executive Producer
Rachel Batashvili Director Of Photography
Jonas Baumgärtel Editor
Dorcia Studio Creative Direction
Sam Holden Casting Director
Brickhead Production Company
Rebekah Strauss Assistant Director
Maeve McLaughlin Stylist
Blair Taller Production Designer
Lana Stepanova Set Dresser
Filipp Penson 1st AC
Haitao Zeng 1st AC
John Guillen Gaffer
Joe Katulak Key Grip
Evan Haacke Key Grip
Michael Keane Rigging Grip
Ian Hunter Sound Mixer
Mikey Pehanich Colorist
Royal Muster Color Studio
Dorcia Studio Design & Animation
Stray Additional VFX
Tom Luff VFX Lead
Daniel Hubbarde Poster Illustration
Will Minns 3D Artist
Sora Schäffter Online Editor
Monos Music Sound & Music Studio
Ethan Houser Sound Design
Haraldur Thrastarson Sound Design
Kodak New York Film Lab
Metropolis Post Film Lab