Private Project

How to Survive Your First Date

In this dark parody of 1950's instructional films, Dotty and her date Darryl try to survive against the voyeuristic narrator manipulating them.

  • Reese Robers
    Director
  • Reese Robers
    Writer
  • Reese Robers
    Producer
  • Sara Drewry
    Key Cast
    "Dotty"
  • Charles Meidlinger
    Key Cast
    "Darryl"
  • Otto Tyler
    Cinematographer
  • Reese Robers
    Editor
  • Otto Tyler
    Editor
  • James Lee
    Associate Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Horror, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 28, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Grandin Theatre Film Lab
  • 2022 Grandin Theatre Film Lab Showcase
    Roanoke, Virginia
    United States
    May 31, 2022
    World Premiere
  • 2022 LA Shorts
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    July 7, 2022
    West Coast Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 2022 SE Pennsylvania Teen Filmmakers Showcase
    West Chester, PA
    United States
    August 9, 2022
    Pennsylvania Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Reese Robers