The scene is set for a dinner party, a couple is ready to host two of their friends when an unexpected guest confirms his presence too. Everyone is unsure about what Alex has been up to since they lost touch with him. It is this secrecy surrounding him that becomes the driving force of the plot. 

Humor is closely tied with it all to ensure the film remains entertaining and involving throughout. As the dinner party progresses, conversations around the apartment and its perfection (even if it’s a property where pets are not allowed) continue, but the most major chunk of the conversation is about Alex’s very obscure life and existence. There is snooping, going through his wallet and a loud meltdown before the truth can be revealed. 

The film offers a colorful ride until the big revelation, even if exhibiting a few snags when it comes to control over the visual progression and the overall production value. Nevertheless, the storytelling remains light and easy, keeping the viewer very invested in this uplifting story of friendship.

Friend's Best Friend | Short Film Nominee

The film is about Linda who battles a fatal medical condition called dysregulaphemia that has her days numbered. This purported reality, however, is in deliberate and direct contrast with the life that is conjured on screen. 

From early morning workouts in sleek facilities to social media updates (complete with awkward hashtags), the Linda we see before us is far from any physical frailty or weakness. Her former lover, Maddy, who has come to visit her from another city, shares our confusion and bafflement at this strange course of Linda’s life. 

The film develops to rope in moments of humor, as well as drama, to present a fraught character who finds herself struggling with the many challenges of adulthood, and thereby taking refuge in a fairytale of a sob story. The film’s voice, tonality, and performances all show deep potential. However, the film is impeded when it comes to narratorial progression which displays a little want of seamlessness. Nonetheless, because the storytelling shows promise, it should definitely be explored further in future projects.

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