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Hot Mess!

'Hot Mess!' is a comedy about a couple, Tonya and Chase, who are amidst a heat wave in New York City while having a heated conversation. Tonya longs for the intimate moments they once had, all while Chase is looking for intimacy in other places and not in the way you think. After Tonya attempts to spice up the relationship, she discovers her man-child boyfriend Chase is cuddling strangers through an app called "Cuddle Buddies NYC."

  • Andrew Kallimani
    Director
  • Olivia Benedict
    Director
  • Olivia Benedict
    Writer
  • Olivia Benedict
    Producer
  • Olivia Benedict
    Key Cast
    "Tonya "
  • Taylor Fredricks
    Key Cast
    "Chase"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    March 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Austin Spotlight FIlm Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    Best On Screen Duo
  • Austin Under The Stars
    Austin, Texas
    October 22, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Lake Travis Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    Official Selection
  • The Bowery FIlm Festival
    New York City
    Official Selection
Director - Andrew Kallimani, Olivia Benedict