Winston

A light, quirky short that plays like a gentle workplace farce with a surreal twist, keeping you mildly amused and guessing.

Directed by

William R. Coughlan

Genres

Comedy, Fantasy

Starring

Ariana Almajan, Michael Gabel, Brian Mac Ian

Tagline

Alina thought she had one simple job… until she met Winston

Overview

Alina, eager for a promotion at work, agrees to take on what appears to be a straightforward task: Housesitting and taking care of her boss Sybil’s precious dog, Winston. But confusion sets in when Alina arrives at the home only to discover that ”Winston” is in fact a stuffed animal — leading her to question both her boss’s motives and her mental state.

How it feels

Light, whimsical and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Work, identity, deception

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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