John Cassavetes Award given to the best feature made for under $1,000,000; award given to the writer, director and producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.

Credits

Writer/Director/Producer: Jay Duplass

Writer/Producer: Michael Strassner

Producers: David Bonnett Jr., Drew Langer

Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can’t catch a break, chips a tooth and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Their holiday misadventures lead to the discovery that that the best gifts aren’t under the tree – they’re the ones you never saw coming.