Watch: Jim Cummings’ Awkward New Comedy Short ‘The Last Brunch’
by Alex Billington
March 18, 2024
Source: Vimeo
“I will never not be myself for nobody.” Is that some wisdom… or a threat? There’s nothing like an awkward brunch with someone you don’t like. Indie filmmaker Jim Cummings has unveiled his brand new short film called The Last Bunch online – it’s available to watch now. The 11-minute short just premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival earlier this month, and he’s launched it on the web without any delay after the fest. The short is about two couple getting brunch at a nice restaurant in Los Angeles, and their conversation gets more and more awkward as it goes on. Starring Bridge Stuart, Dustin Hahn, Taylor Misiak, Julia Bales, Hailey Rose, and Max Fillss. It’s best to enjoy this film without knowing anything about where this conversation is going or what will be going down at this lovely brunch. This short quite similar to Julia Bales’ short Followers, also about awkward moments. That line about “being thirsty” really does sum it up.
Thanks to Jimmy C. on Twitter for the note about this debuting online. Brief intro to the short from Vimeo: “Sometimes you don’t realize how thirsty you are until it’s right in front of you.” The Last Brunch is the latest short film directed by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Jim Cummings – you can view more of his work on his Vimeo page or follow him on Twitter @jimmycthatsme and on IG @jimmycthatsme. Jim is also the director of the feature films Thunder Road, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, and The Beta Test, and other shorts including The Robbery, The Mountains of Mourne, and Parent Teacher. The screenplay is written by Jim Cummings and Dustin Hahn. Produced by Thomas Cross and Dustin Hahn. Featuring cinematography by Mac Fisken, and music by APM. This just premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival down in Austin, Texas. For more info, visit Vimeo or follow Jim on Twitter. To watch more shorts, click here. What did you think?
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