Movie spotlight
New Comic Day
On Jake's first day of work at the comic book store he finds out that he has entered a strange new world where anything is possible.
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Plot Summary
A young man grapples with the consequences of his actions after a night of heavy drinking. He wakes up with a massive hangover and the unsettling feeling that he may have done something terrible. As he pieces together the events of the previous night, he must confront a difficult truth.
Critical Reception
New Comic Day was primarily screened at film festivals and received positive attention for its concise storytelling and strong performances, particularly from Robbie Amell.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective portrayal of regret and consequence.
Noted for a compelling performance by Robbie Amell.
Seen as a solid, albeit brief, character study.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film is not widely available.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Short Film at the 2017 Edmonton International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The short film was written and directed by Ryan Eslinger, who also directed the feature film 'The Rocker' starring Rainn Wilson.
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