A dark and comedic introverted look on birthdays. An homage to art films, sort of. Made on and shortly after my birthday.
I was sad being in a city away from my family and, for the first time, they wouldn't be making the trip to see me on my birthday. I decided to channel that sadness into a short, satirical film when I was then blindsided by a surprise birthday party hosted by all my new city friends. The party naturally fit into the piece I was already filming and, low and behold, Birthday Boy was born.