Experiencing Interruptions?

Something Spontaneous

In this empowering women-led rom-com, a humiliating comedy of errors ensues when Darcy tries to spice up her love life during her anniversary dinner.

  • Anisha Kumar
    Director
  • Daniela Corallo
    Writer
  • Jess Blackwell
    Producer
    The Bell, The Nook, Maybe Tomorrow
  • Jess Blackwell
    Key Cast
    "Darcy"
  • Jay Melnychuk
    Key Cast
    "Jacob"
  • Colin Evans
    Director of Photography
  • Ryan Couldrey
    Editor
  • Zev Burrows
    Composer
  • Latavia Williams
    1st Assistant Director
  • Dylan Ateba
    Script Supervisor
  • Daniela Corallo
    Script Supervisor
  • Sean Henderson
    Colorist
  • Brad Tigwell
    Sound Editor
  • David Alcaide
    Gaffer
  • Devani Dianna
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Lily Chiasson
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Eliana D'Assisi
    Grip
  • Dylan Ateba
    DMT
  • Nicholas Legault
    Sound Recordist
  • Vaidehi Patel
    Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Dylan Ateba
    Title and Credits
  • Dana McGee
    Production Assistant
  • Bindia Indian Bistro
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Romcom, Romance
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 19, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Vaughan International Film Festival
    Vaughan
    Canada
    July 7, 2026
Director Biography - Anisha Kumar

Anisha Kumar is a director and actress based out of Toronto, Ontario. In 2024, she was selected as one of six directors for the Reelworld Director’s Immersion Program. She also directed the short film “Phobophobia,” which won the ACTRA 24-hour film challenge in 2019. She has worked as director of photography on award-winning short films such as "Seeker" (2025) and "Phobophobia" (2019).

A member of the DGC, her on-set experience includes working as an assistant director for projects including The Man from Toronto, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and shows like Titans and season 2 of Children Ruin Everything.

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Director Statement

When I first read the script for “Something Spontaneous,” I literally gasped out loud, followed by screaming, “How dare he!”

The audacity, the secondhand embarrassment — I could feel it through the page, and it was hilarious in the best way. I remember laughing about how relatable it was with all the women I told about it. That’s when I knew I needed to direct this movie. In romantic comedies, we often see men making the first move, and it’s so refreshing to see a woman taking the lead, especially in a way that feels fun and empowering.

I kept the visuals natural and grounded because the comedy and heart of the narrative come from how relatable it feels, and I wanted to keep the focus on Darcy and Jacob’s story. The camera moves with the characters so that the audience can almost live inside Darcy’s head rather than just observing what happens. Choreographing the oner up Market Street, the location of Toronto’s iconic St. Lawrence Market, felt like a wild dance through our beautiful city, and I’m so excited we got to capture it right at the start of the busy summer season.

I want viewers to find the humor in Darcy’s story but also in their own relationships. I want women, especially, to feel braver about spicing things up in their own lives and taking control of the relationships they want to have. As women, we don’t always have to wait for someone else to make the first move.

-Anisha Kumar, Director