A 6-minute romcom where a man discovers books are just expensive excuses to flirt badly.
Nigel lives alone, going about his daily life, with little thought for much beyond his garden fence. Until one day, Ellie arrives on his doorstep, offering a monthly book club subscription. Every time Ellie returns, Nigel attempts to impress her with a new outfit or act. Of course, this does not entirely go to plan.
Acting
Ray LaMontagne's physical comedy of a man losing dignity by inches.
Writing
Six minutes of escalating romantic desperation, perfectly paced.
Director
Tobias LaMontagne
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Tobias LaMontagne is Ray's actual son—this family collaboration was shot in their hometown with zero budget.
The film quietly satirizes the 'bookish romantic lead' trope by making Nigel's literary interest entirely fraudulent—he's performing intelligence to seem dateable.
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