Don’t Make Me Look Bad
Directed by Meredith LippincottA young man named Dale has the opportunity to receive a groundbreaking face transplant after a gunshot wound leaves him severely disfigured. Despite a successful procedure that launches him to national fame, Dale still struggles to assert his independence.
Supported by a 2025 Davey Film Grant
About Meredith Lippincott
Meredith Lippincott is a Writer, Director & Production Designer from Texas, living in Brooklyn, NY. Don’t Make Me Look Bad is her debut narrative short film. As a Production Designer, Meredith’s credits include Golden Globe-nominated She Said, along with Eliza Hittman’s Berlin prize-winning Never Rarely Sometimes Always and Emmy Best Picture-winning Bad Education starring Hugh Jackman. Further design work includes Jesse Eisenberg’s feature debut When You Finish Saving The World for A24, Cannes Un Certain Regard selection Bull, & the Sundance and Cannes Director's Fortnight selection Patti Cake$.