Experiencing Interruptions?

Guilty Pleasures

On the eve of their anniversary, Alice and Cam are having difficulty finding chemistry, causing them to look for new ways to spice things up in the bedroom. They are both shocked to discover they have been hiding embarrassing kinks from each other.

UPDATE JULY 2023:
Official Selection of the Palm Springs International Shortfest
Official Selection of LA Shortfest
Official Selection of Beyond the Short
Official Selection of Hollyshort Monthly Screenings
Semi-Finalist of the Flicker's International Film Festival

  • George Oliver
    Director
  • Mattan Hamou
    Writer
  • George Oliver
    Producer
  • Mattan Hamou
    Producer
  • Cristina Guzman
    Producer
  • Julia Best Warner
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
  • Alec Gaylord
    Key Cast
    "Cameron"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Palm Springs International Shortfest
    Palm Springs
    United States
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • LA Shortfest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Los Angeles County Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - George Oliver

George Oliver was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. He likes anime, David Lynch, and firmly believes that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from 1990 is a masterpiece. He went to film school twice - first at the University of Arizona, then again at The London Film School. Like you, he also questions the intelligence of that decision. He is currently pretending to have a feature in development.

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Director Statement

Dear Programmers,

We are writing to submit our short film Guilty Pleasures for consideration in your upcoming festival. This film tells the story of a couple, Alice and Cam, who find themselves struggling to reignite the passion in their relationship on the eve of their anniversary. They embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, only to discover that they have been hiding embarrassing kinks from each other.

As filmmakers, we are passionate about exploring the complexities of human relationships, particularly the struggles that couples face in maintaining intimacy and connection. Guilty Pleasures is a film that speaks to these universal themes, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges that can arise when trying to keep the spark alive in a long-term relationship.

We are particularly proud of the performances of the lead actors, who brought an authentic, yet comedic voice to their roles that we believe will resonate with audiences. Through their portrayals of Alice and Cam, viewers are invited to reflect on their own beliefs about intimacy and desire, and to laugh communally at the ways in which we might be holding ourselves back from exploring our true selves.

We believe that Guilty Pleasures would be a valuable addition to your festival lineup, and would be honored to have the opportunity to share this film with your audience. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
George Oliver & Mattan Hamou