Out for Delivery is a 2025 American short comedy-drama film written and directed by Chelsea Christer.
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| Directed by | Chelsea Christer |
| Written by | Chelsea Christer |
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| Cinematography | Gavin V. Murray |
| Edited by | Chelsea Christer |
| Music by | Matthew Taylor |
Production company | Session Zero Media |
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Running time | 16 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered in the U.S. Fiction Short Films category at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.[1]
Synopsis
editThe film follows a woman who, following the worsening of her cancer diagnosis, chooses a dignified death option and arranges for her body to be picked up; however, a delay in the package containing her suicide pill causes logistical problems.
Cast
edit- Deanna Rooney as Joanna
- Martin Starr as Mark
- DeMorge Brown as Joseph
- John Ross Bowie as Doctor
- Brian David Gilbert as Pharmacy Recording
- Cory Shanbom as ShipEx Delivery Driver
- Dana Swanson as Nurse
- Ele Woods as ShipEx Customer Service #2
Background
editChrister and her team planned and arranged the production in the span of nine days.[2]
Critical reception
editFilm Threat gave the short a 9 out of 10, writing that it "works thanks to a tight control of its tone and perfect casting. Its short runtime ensures the story does not overstay its welcome, and it ends in the only way it truly can."[3]
Horror Buzz gave the short a 7 out of 10, stating that it "has a heck of a cast and creative concept. While the short film contains plenty of jokes and entertains, it’s not without its contemplative, dramatic moments. Though the ending feels definitive, I wouldn’t mind watching a feature-length film."[4]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Film Festival | Recipient | Result |
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| 2025 | Short Film Grand Jury Prize | Sundance Film Festival | Out for Delivery | Nominated |
| Grand Jury Award - Narrative Short | SXSW Film Festival | Nominated | ||
References
edit- ↑ "2025 Sundance Film Festival Unveils Short Film Program Presented by Vimeo - sundance.org". December 16, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Chelsea Christer's short 'Out for Delivery' is spontaneous, darkly ironic". The Daily Orange. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ↑ LePire, Bobby (January 24, 2025). "Out for Delivery". Film Threat. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ↑ "OUT FOR DELIVERY - SUNDANCE 2025". HorrorBuzz. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
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