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Rottenpotatoes98 and Lil_Quacko are best friends– online. When they accidentally meet in reality, their friendship is put to the test.

Synopsis

Rottenpotatoes98 and Lil_Quacko log into their favorite game to play together, Guardian’s Grove. As they maneuver their avatars through the world of the game, shooting down Frankenstein’s monsters and boxing kangaroos, they discuss their lives. Their relationship is close; there’s a familiar intimacy to their conversation while they game.

A few weeks later in reality, Rottenpotatoes98 (also known as Ben) attends a party in the city he’s just moved to. He stands in the corner, avoiding mingling with the other party-goers. His friend Randall who invited him tells him he’ll buy him Taco Bell if he goes to talk to a girl in the corner. That girl turns out to be Lil_Quacko (also known as Lily). Neither of them are aware that they already know each other. She brushes him off a few times when he attempts to talk to her.

Eventually they both find themselves outside alone, and Lily reluctantly agrees to talk to Ben. The conversation turns to Guardian’s Grove and they put together that they know each other. Lily offers Ben a joint to smoke. Ben gets too high and panics, and admits he lied to Lily about smoking weed while they play.

In a bedroom at the party, Ben tries to calm down while Lily returns with some water. She tries to comfort him but he misreads it and tries to kiss her. She avoids the kiss, then chastises him for it. She leaves the room.

A few weeks later, Lily finds Ben in the game. He apologizes, and she asks that they keep their friendship online rather than real life. He agrees, though clearly is upset by this, and they continue to game.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Rachel Moss — Writer/Director/Producer
Rachel Moss is a comedy television producer, whose credits include Game Theory with Bomani Jones (HBO), Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS), and The Rundown with Robin Thede (BET). She’s produced for several documentaries that have premiered on Amazon, HBO, Apple, and at the Sundance Film Festival. Rachel additionally produces live comedy that have performed sold out runs in New York, Los Angeles, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as independent short films. Rachel got her start at Jax Media, cutting her teeth on shows such as Broad City (Comedy Central), The Characters (Netflix), Difficult People (Hulu), Search Party (TBS), and Younger (TV Land).

Kelsey Talton — Director of Photography
With 13 years of relentless determination and a keen sense of humor, Kelsey Talton has made her mark in the dynamic landscape of cinematography. She has developed an authentic and visceral visual style that explores diverse worlds with striking richness and sensitivity.

Kelsey’s dedication to emotional and powerful storytelling is a hallmark of her work. Growing up in an emotionally charged environment fostered her creative spirit, leading to a profound affinity for complex, layered narratives. This background has inspired her to collaborate with a variety of passionate filmmakers who aim to push boundaries and stand out in the industry.
A proud alumna of Columbia College Chicago, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree in Cinematography. Her impressive portfolio includes the Emmy-nominated series for Grindr, Bridesman, along with projects for notable clients such as Hulu, Liquid Death, Volkswagen, and Rare Beauty, among others.

Kelsey continues to seek out projects that challenge her artistry and engage audiences through compelling visuals and storytelling.

Anna Garcia — Actor
Anna Garcia is an actor/comedian originally from Beverly Hills, MI, who can be seen on shows like Party Down (Starz Reboot), Hacks (HBO), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX), Superstore (NBC) and Bunk’d (Disney Channel). She’s a graduate of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre who still performs regularly at the well-known comedy venue, and also proved a standout writer/performer as part of the CBS Comedy Showcase for 2022. Garcia hosts her own live variety show, Scrambled Eggs, at the Elysian Theater and has also appeared on multiple viral shows for College Humor’s subscription media service, DROPOUT. In the pandemic she also sort of embarrassingly had a brief Tik Tok making stint, amassing her 200K+ followers. She doesn’t know what to do with them now. To see more of Anna, catch her hopping on her friends shows around LA, posting superfluously on her instagram story (@scrambieggs), randomly appearing in national commercials, or making her feature film debut in the theatrical release of Fly Me to the Moon.

Logan Miller — Actor
Perhaps best known for roles in Cooper Raiff’s SXSW prize-winner Shithouse, as well as Sony’s horror pic Escape Room and the sequel Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, Miller has also previously been seen in features including the SXSW-premiering second-family comedy Being Frank with Jim Gaffigan and Anna Gunn, Greg Berlanti’s GLAAD Media Award winner Love, Simonand Ry Russo-Young’s Before I Fall for Open Road, as well as A Dog’s Purpose, Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, The Stanford Prison Experiment and Night Moves. The actor has additionally appeared on series including Room 104, Hulu’s Veronica Marscontinuation, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Walking Dead, to name a few. He is represented by Paradigm, Atlas Artists, and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum.

Jules Setta — Assistant Director
As her friend group’s designated event planner, it just made sense for Jules to become an Assistant Director and a Producer. She has a background in production and archival clearance for true crime, sports, business, music, and current affairs documentaries, such as Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food and her personal favorite, Muscles and Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators. After years of sifting through suitcases of VHS tapes and family photo albums, she has decided to transition to handling production logistics for scripted content. In her free time, you can find her doing granola girl activities like hiking, camping, and climbing or crocheting in the park.

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