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An awkward high schooler named Jimmy pretends to be a talk show host to socialize with people. Can he maintain his persona after asking out Chloe, the captain of the volleyball team?

  • Lucas Hydock
    Director
  • Lucas Hydock
    Writer
  • Lucas Hydock
    Producer
  • Austin Hydock
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy"
  • Emily Hart
    Key Cast
    "Chloe"
  • Eve Ryan
    Key Cast
    "Veronica"
  • Alyssa Sherif
    Key Cast
    "Natalie"
  • Andy Young
    Key Cast
    "The Skeleton"
  • Jackson Moyes
    Cinematographer
  • Lucas Hydock
    Editor
  • Brady Bast
    1st AC
  • Collin Lesher
    2nd AC
  • Abby Tarpey
    3rd AC
  • Victor Hugo Marques
    Colorist
  • Collin Lesher
    Gaffer
  • Lucas Hydock
    Key Grip
  • Austin Hydock
    Score
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Feel-Good, Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 28, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Penn State University
Director Biography - Lucas Hydock

Lucas began studying at Penn State University in August 2021. He is a department supervisor for CommAgency, a student-run media firm, and provides creative assistant work for a marketing team at the Eberly College of Science. He will graduate in May 2025.

Lucas has written and directed several short films, and boasts a writing portfolio that includes two features and three pilots. He has also volunteered at the Centre Film Festival, directed a student talk show called Nittany Talk, and directed several hours of a THON fundraising livestream through an organization called 46LIVE.

During his junior year he interned at Mandalay Pictures & Charles Osowik Management in Los Angeles. Lucas plans to move back to LA in late 2025 to pursue a career in writing. His goal is to be a showrunner.

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Director Statement

While learning to step out of my shell, I noticed that I spent a lot of time interacting with strangers like I was giving them an interview. Learning how to socialize with new people has always been something I struggled with, and I felt compelled to write a film about it while paying homage to my hero.