Private Project

Would You Rather

Would You Rather is a coming-of-age drama about two close friends whose bond is built on playful, thought-provoking questions. As the line between game and reality begins to blur, one answer ultimately carries real weight. The film explores friendship, trauma, and the difficult choice between truth and silence.

  • Tatum Matthews
    Director
  • Tatum Matthews
    Writer
  • Britt McTammany
    Directory of Photography
  • Franklin Ritch
    Editor
  • Tatum Matthews
    Key Cast
    "FREYA"
    The Waltons: Homecoming, A Waltons' Thanksgiving, The Artifice Girl
  • Trey Diaz Murphy
    Key Cast
    "TYLER"
    Young Jeti Adventures, Guns & Moses, Team Mekbots: Animal Rescue
  • Erik DeCicco
    Key Cast
    "TYLER'S FATHER"
    The Making of the Mob
  • Tatum Matthews
    Producer
  • Trey Diaz Murphy
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 24 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Duncan U. Fletcher Highschool (film made independently from school)
  • Calgary International Film Festival
    Calgary, AB
    Canada
    September 20, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Beverly Hills Film Festival
    Beverly Hills, CA
    United States
    April 17, 2026
    U.S. Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
    Carmarthen
    United Kingdom
    May 20, 2026
    European Premiere
    Nominated
  • Indy Shorts International Film Festival
    Indianapolis
    United States
    Midwest Premiere
Director Biography - Tatum Matthews

Tatum Matthews stars as Erin Walton in the CW network’s “The Waltons” television specials, reboots based on the long-running CBS series. On the big screen, Tatum plays the title character in Franklin Ritch’s “The Artifice Girl,” for which she won the juried “Best Actress” at the 2023 Fantaspoa Fantastic International Film Festival and got the opportunity to attend the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards. In 2023 she was presented the “Rising Star” award from the Jacksonville Film & Television office. In 2024 she was awarded the “Gold American Citizenship Award” and the “Gold President's Volunteer Service Award” for her community focus during her freshman year of high school.

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Director Statement

This film was inspired by my friendship with Trey Murphy, who I’ve known for 7 years. A lot of times when we hang out he asks me “Would You Rather” questions as a game. While the rest of the story is not based on our real lives, I wanted to focus on teens and the challenges that some face every day. Child abuse is a horrific issue that affects one in every four youth and can severely impact their mental health. A lot of prep went into filming including creating the shot list, figuring out locations, deciding on wardrobe, and planning crafty, which helped the two day shoot run smoothly. This was my first time writing and directing a film, so I’m incredibly grateful for all the knowledge shared with me and the amazing team I got to be surrounded by throughout the whole process!