David

I think people do not realise how hard it is to tell a story in 10 minutes.

This is a short film.

It is not a video, it is not a segment, it is a full on film.

And it is done in 10 minutes. Fantastic writing.

A weird and funny triangle which turns to be surprising. A film about family relationships which take too much space, between a father and his son.

Will Ferrell stays true to form finding humour from material he is given. Playing a therapist, his son David interrupts a life threatening session of one of his patients as work and home life comes to a head! Such a simple plot packed with stomach belching laughs, the cast (Fred Hechinger and William Jackson Harper) don't miss a beat in the delivery of this tales punchlines.

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David

The feeling you see Will Ferrel sitting there as a dead serious shrink and know that he would explode at any second. You love to see it.

Funny, witty scriptwritting makes this piece take a serious matter and shine light on different perspectives of one situation. The cinematography feels natural and fits the comedic theme of the narrative (things like whips of the camera between actors whilst the narrative is progressing).

Bringing in the big names of Will Ferrell and William Jackson Harper - talent who have made their reputation in comedy further adds to the authenticity and the light-hearted approach that this short film brings.

Overall, a very sophisticated, yet comedic piece.