Two best friends scramble to get ready for an outing. Talia Frank-Stempel and Annie Martino direct and star in “I Am Late!,” an upbeat, NYC snapshot following two young ladies in parallel action. They start their morning chit-chatting over the phone amidst micro-tasks, outfit changes, and alterations. When they venture into the city, they are challenged by sidewalk strangers, CitiBike snafus, and aloof baristas. The acting-directing duo perfectly captures the chaos of city life as the friends maintain their bubbly spirits. -JM. Director & Writers: Talia Frank-Stempel & Annie Martino. Cast: Talia Frank-Stempel, Annie Martino, Tyler Bessinger, Katya Katnelson, Joe Zappulla. DP: Morgan Hadley. Editor: Joe Zappulla. Producers: Lindsay Bergman, Annie Martino & Talia Frank-Stempel. Production Designer: Gunner Manley. AD: Sequin Hutton. Sound Design & Mix: Miles Fox.