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Title: Breakdown
Runtime: 8 min
Country: USA
Director: Matthew Palmer
Placement: Honorable Mention
Competition: June, 2020
Synopsis: As Ray’s car breaks down, so does his relationship with Brian.
Mid-Postmates run, Ray’s car breaks down on the side of the road. His college roommate and best friend, Brian, tries to fix it, but his inept attempt only creates more distress. While waiting for AAA to tow them home, the pressure of the late night, an impending mid-term paper due date, and the broken car start to grate on their relationship. Secrets are revealed that test the resolve of their friendship and character, leaving them to confront emotions that even their philosophy degrees can’t reason away.
