Sydney, ex-principal breadwinner for an ex-thriving family finds himself in the pre-dawn woods with an ex-dog in his hands. As he wanders around in the dark, literally and metaphorically, his memory unfurls a series of first world misfortunes that have befallen him of late, alongside more serious concerns about the health of his daughter and the state of his marital relationship, which seems to be no more alive than the lifeless pet in his hands. However, what seems to be like a good moment for reckoning turns out to be Syd’s life-hack plot to continue denying reality and avoid taking responsibility, while attempting to save dignity in front of his daughter when everything else is lost.
Screenings/Awards
- Oregon Short Film Festival 2021
Nominated for Best International Director - Austin Comedy Film Festival 2021
Official Selection - WorldFest Houston International Film Festival 2021
Bronze Remi Award for Best Comedy Adaptation - New York Shorts International Film Festival 2021
Official Selection - Orlando Film Festival 2021
Official Selection - London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival 2021
Honorary Mention - London Independent Film Awards 2021
Winner of Best Comedy/Dramedy Short - Falcon International Film Festival 2021
Award Winner: Critics Award, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score - Los Angeles Comedy Film & Screenplay Festival 2022
Official Selection - Los Angeles Film Awards 2022
Winner of Best Dark Comedy - Independent Shorts Awards 2022
Gold Award for Best Director (Female), Best Dark Comedy Short, Best Editing, Silver Award for Best Actor, Honourable Mention for Best Original Score
Vera Graziadei 