Socially Distanced Comedy Presents: Special Delivery & Community Soup

During the pandemic, several comedians came together to try and take control in an uncertain world. Babies don't wait for the perfect time to be born. Especially, during a global pandemic. Also, learn what happens when the boys decide to sneak into a Dallas venue to perform during lock-down...

  • Michael Gibson Jr
    Director
  • Michael Gibson Jr
    Writer
    Alora
  • Michael Gibson Jr
    Producer
    Alora
  • Michael Gibson Jr
    Key Cast
    Doctor, Alora
  • Stephen Brodie
    Key Cast
    Soldier #1, Disney's The Lone Ranger
  • Lauren Brizendine
    Key Cast
    Mom, Alora
  • Blaine Toole
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, iPad, iphone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Michael Gibson Jr

Michael Gibson Jr is a Jamaican born, 2x Emmy award winning Producer for an owned and operated NBCUniversal broadcast station in Dallas/Fort Worth. His previous film "Alora" that he co-wrote and produced won numerous awards including Best Texas Short Film at the 2020 Dallas VideoFest: AltFiction, 2020 Best Film at the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film Festival in Toronto, 2019 Best Sci-Fi Film at the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, Best Space Travel Film and the 2019 Sci-On Festival, and was First Runner Up in the Best Texas Short Film category at the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas where he majored in Radio, TV and Film. Michael is a lover of the arts and expression, with his passions being comedy, photography, and writing. Michael studied improv at Fort Day Weekend in Fort Worth, where he performed in several improv and sketch performances as a student. "Socially Distanced Comedy Presents: Special Delivery and Community Soup" is written, produced, and directed by Mr. Gibson.

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Director Statement

During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, several North Texas comedians and improvisors got together via ZOOM to write, improvise, and to perform comedy sketches. During a time of such uncertainty, we came together to provide some comfort to ourselves and to others by steering directly into what was on top of everyone's mind.