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Shelly finds her impulsive husband leading their two young children on a crusade to egg the house next door. Appalled by her family’s behavior and against her husband’s wishes, she goes to apologize — but is quickly blindsided by her neighbor’s unexpected response. As Shelly tries to model grace for her children, she discovers she’s still wrestling with her own pride.

Synopsis

EGGS is a suburban dark comedy drama about a family trying to hold themselves together in the hours after something breaks them apart.

After their dog is killed in a road accident, Shelly catches her husband Gregg and their two sons, Egwin and Derrick, egging the neighbour’s house. Gregg still has an egg in his hand — acting like a kid himself. Shelly is furious, not because of the mess, but because she’s trying to hold a moral line. She wants her family to be “good people,” even in grief.

Shelly decides the right thing is to apologise. She goes to the neighbour, Devon, hoping to preserve the family’s dignity. But Devon is cold and humiliating, and calls the police. The apology collapses. Shelly walks away ashamed — and seething.

Back home, Gregg wants to return with the boys and try again. Shelly refuses. It’s late, it’s a school night, she wants control back. So she lies. She tells the family Devon accepted the apology and proposes a new plan: the boys will write letters, and she’ll deliver them in the morning.

Then, grief spills out. Egwin breaks down, confessing he left the door open and believes the dog’s death is his fault. Shelly comforts him but redirects blame toward Gregg. Then Egwin reveals Devon called him a vile word — and the family’s moral compass snaps. Devon becomes the villain. Anger feels righteous.

The climax hits when they realise Derrick is gone. While they were arguing and lying, their youngest walked down the street alone, shoes untied, clutching his apology letter. Devon opens the door as a police car arrives. Derrick reads the letter aloud — pure and devastating. Devon bends down and berates him. Shelly’s lies set this in motion, and she realizes she cannot protect her son.

Meet the Filmmakers

Ethan Felizzari Castillo — Writer/Director
Zachary Dov Wiesel is an Australian director working across music videos and commercials between LA and Sydney, known for bold visual storytelling and high-concept ideas that feel both cinematic and culturally plugged-in. He is represented by Pulse Films (UK) and London Alley (US). Zachary earned a BFA in Film & Television from NYU in 2022. His recent projects include music videos for Megan Thee Stallion, Khalid, and a Meta-sponsored VR music video, with multiple films reaching tens of millions of views. His work has earned a UK Music Video Award, ADC Young Guns win, ARIA nomination, and Cannes Silver Lion.

Will Noyce — Producer
Will Noyce is the Head Producer at Big Kid LA, a leading creative production company producing high-profile music videos for Grammy Award–winning artists. He has led productions for SZA, Doechii, Megan Thee Stallion, Lorde, Shaboozey, Clairo, Tinashe, and Olivia Rodrigo. Recent credits include Doechii’s “Alter Ego” starring JT, SZA’s “Drive” featuring Ben Stiller, and Lorde’s “What Was That”—continuing his track record of culturally resonant work at the highest level. Alongside music videos, his narrative producing work has premiered at Sundance and SXSW, earning recognition for innovation, craft, and artistic ambition.

Shane Bagwell — Cinematographer
Shane Bagwell is an LA-based cinematographer working across narrative, music video, and commercial filmmaking. His work blends bold visuals with grounded performance and has included collaborations with brands and platforms such as Nike, Converse, Samsung, Spotify, Bang & Olufsen, and Skullcandy, alongside music projects for major-label artist. He is signed to Creative Artist Agency.

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