Fidelity

[@dasnakes2737]

Love the subtle foreshadowing of the door being locked when his friend tries to enter, which didn’t make sense because his ex just left.

[@doctorhipno]

Oh my god that’s so smart! I noticed that he unlocked the door but I didn’t catch on

[@boeb]

Good catch!

[@giulinhapo]

you just spoiler tha she is her ex (':

[@giulinhapo]

she is his*

[@emmaree9581]

@@giulinhaponever read the comments before finishing the video silly

[@nosvw_wv_i6254]

Imagine just stumbling upon art

[@Sly2BandOfThievesIsTheBestSly]

fr

[@biiph7277]

Just stumbled upon this

[@SyreLikeAFire]

honestly it’s like an honour - especially when the channel has under 1k subs

[@tristan_840]

I love these kinds of recommendations. In music too.

[@reyoflighteeell]

Just happened to me!

[@marcellolupoli7978]

"i promise baby this is all in your head" subtle detail but genius

[@boeb]

Glad you caught that

[@InfiniteInferno]

The moment when Will is talking with both Hannah and Bree is masterful dialogue and acting

[@boeb]

Thanks I agree it was beautifully written and the actors killed it.

[@codereboot9765]

So truee

[@typinreins5870]

"That's not ridiculus, women can be doctors!" got me rollin

[@hamzah2556]

It’s rare to see a short film where literally everything is firing on cylinders. Camerawork, writing, acting, cinematography, everything here was S-tier. Can’t wait to see more!

[@irishboy1616]

I have to disagree tbh, the general story is well written and you don't really see the twist coming, but the writing was definetly lacking which make the pretty good acting not great in my opinion. Not a bad film by any means but definetly not as polished as it could be. Conversation just didn't flow very realistically.

[@tommysalablanca]

Same can’t wait to see more

[@charles_teak]

@@irishboy1616 Yeah it's decent "decent". Nothing too special. I suppose that makes it special.

[@watching9317]

the writing is so clean I could eat off it

[@boeb]

lol

[@andymaiphoto]

your comment ate

[@9_cigars]

In the last conversation, where he hugged his imaginary ex, i think it symbolized that he knows he isn't over her. He accepts it and still wants it, even if it's just in his head. It shows a side of moving on that people rarely talk about-how you become accustomed to the pain, the regret, the "what ifs," and the endless scenarios. Because even if it's all imaginary, it still feels real, as that's the only way to "talk" to the person now. And honestly, it sucks. I know this because I've been there and experienced it. But now, instead of running from all these emotions, I’ve started facing them, and slowly, they feel less powerful. What i realized is, "Moving on isn’t about never having a thought of that someone. It’s about having the thought and being okay with it, realizing it doesn’t hold power over you anymore."

[@Lucifer-ru2ik]

This is so well put and beautiful. I love it.

[@Swebus3]

You got all that from a hug?

[@9_cigars]

@@Swebus3 haha i get you, i am not a therapist dw xD, just have been there in a situation similar to this so kind of felt familiar

[@9_cigars]

@@Lucifer-ru2ik i am glad, thank you so much💮

[@myronplatte8354]

That is so good! That quote is true about any kind of temptation, as well. Defeating temptation doesn’t mean not having temptations, it means having temptations and not reacting to them.

[@barbie1999100]

I recently came out of a 5 year long relationship and whoever wrote this, has known the pain and joy that love brings. Truly captures the emotions post-breakup. How you still feel you are dating them even though you have broken up, they are still your bf/gf because it doesn’t feel like it has ended. You lose interest in other people. A part of them, maybe a part of you that thinks it can’t be happy without them, remains with you, talks to you and brings memories of times spent with them, the warmth in their embrace, the comfort of their words. As much as you want to move on and not think about them everyday, you are horrified by the idea of losing this feeling, forgetting them. So you hold on to it tightly and slowly you learn to live with it, this part of them or this part of you will always be with you. Even though it hurts, these memories are the only part of you I get to keep with me, I hope I never forget. It gets better, I promise.

[@boeb]

well said

[@When_will_I_find_love]

Thank you so much for writing this. You have painted a very vivid picture of how it feels to break up for someone like me who's never been in love.

[@Protecwelth]

So true, you never can forget about them. Only how to live without them. It never goes away, it’s just less painful to remember as time goes on

[@dan7972-k9m]

@@Protecwelthnah you’ll get over it eventually

[@fluffyman9094]

bro the dialogue was so natural, props!

[@IamDrerex]

This is straight up top 5 short films of all time

[@boeb]

🙏

[@RyanLynch1]

love the actress for Hannah. very emotive and realistic expressions!

[@davidf2244]

She she was amazing. She felt like how people look to me when I'm enamored with them.

[@boeb]

She's super talented. Definitely going places

[@mirrorwolf9759]

We need a full series of this. The interactions felt so natural

[@suneplong114]

For moment I thought I was on Netflix. Felt a little sad that it ended. Wish I could watch more of it. May KZbin algo please bless this.

[@Swadusa]

I think this short film found me at the right time. I'm going through the exact feelings towards the girl that broke off with me. There's still a part of me that thinks I can't be happy without her.

[@monopoly5496]

What did she break off? Your 1 inch bamboo? Or did she break up? Have you ever considered taking dr^gs?

[@boeb]

Thanks for sharing - glad/sad it struck a nerve

[@bush9486]

Understand completely where you're coming from, screw that first comment--probably jealous of your ability to have a relationship in the first place 😂

[@monopoly5496]

why am I getting an e-mail for this comment? weird

[@SPaZchAOs]

What a beautifully tragic way to encapsulate what it feels like to be in love with someone you’re no longer with. A month ago I ended a relationship I was in and it was the last thing I wanted to do, but sometimes it’s not meant to be. And still nearly a month later I feel haunted constantly by my mind trying to hold onto her like Will holds onto Bren. It’s such a sad state to be in- but this film shows he can get over her and he will in time and it was such a beautiful reminder that life goes on and you have to “Will” yourself to persevere forward and allow yourself to live. That is how the wounds heal.

[@boeb]

Glad this film was something you could relate too - bittersweet as that may be. I appreciate your words. Nice pun too.

[@JcRivas-k1e]

1 month? What about 6 years?

[@naomichoutet7648]

"if I wasn't here you'd be alone" she said. hint that he can't detach from the start, I watched it twice it's so good

[@Jacknicleson007]

youtube randomly decides to bless me after christmas

[@victorquilichini277]

the quality of this is insane. The story, the lighting, the acting, the sound design matching the emotional state of the character. I was completely caught up in the story, although there was almost no movement = Will almost always standing in the same spot, and yet, it was so captivating. Amazing work guys, really inspiring

[@boeb]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it and what we were going for. Feel free to share it around

[@maya-hx7xf]

The scene where Will’s leaning on Bryn’s shoulder and she’s telling him “you don’t need to worry about anything, I’ve got you” really accurately depicts the way even the thought of them brings you this sort of comfort in tough times, even though they’re gone. That was so painful to watch but also the most intimate and powerful moment to me. Seemed intentional and it was well done. I broke up with someone about 2 months ago. There was care in the relationship, but he didn’t really love me.. the thought of him never brought me comfort after the breakup. I do not relate to this video at all, but I really appreciate how it was made because I understand it perfectly, even without having experienced it. Very well done

[@boeb]

thanks for sharing your reaction - it's complicated for sure when you end a relationship. The short is all about how hard it can be to let go. "I understand it perfectly even without having experienced it" 🙏🏼

[@savage_optimist]

Well said @maya-hx7xf

[@Crudmonkey211]

I’ve been there, man. Talking to my ex in my head and out loud while alone in the bathroom. This is real.

[@jrdechavez]

a very accurate and real depiction of being haunted while trying to heal (actively being blind to the fact that you’re actually a decent person who probably has a shot with “hannah’s” of the world but are being held back by an unrequited love that’s latched on like a parasite) … suffice it to say, this film really hit home.. 5 stars. top marks. and the writing!! one my favorite films of 2024.

[@boeb]

Thanks a lot for saying so.

[@stevenbrower-pr1nd]

The actors all had good chemistey. This could really turn into something. I'll be watching for Pt 2 with anticipation. Oh yeah, a clever script too 👍

[@robellious]

1:03 “I promise baby this is all in your head”

[@boeb]

Good catch

[@mikecole4489]

Hey man as a wannabe filmmaker I just want to say this inspired me so much! Thank you for putting in the time cause it’s FANTASTIC

[@Zach-e3w]

Legendary youtube homepage pull! I am subscribing for sure.

[@SahilPerwez]

I think i found my new favourite yt channel!! Absolute cinema 📽️

[@TheMotivationalVault]

9:38 it's not ridiculous women can be doctors too😂😂

[@ZackMcfarlin]

Absolute gold. Definitely will be back for a rewatch.

[@Misha-bj7eq]

I could watch a whole 10 seasons of this

[@crush3r_102]

I have no other words for this other than it is pure ear and eye candy. It's been said so many times already but the dialogue is really so, so good. The cinematography is also very clean and well composed, and the overall film is just so, so satisfying. also for a simple premise, the story is very, very well told and the actors help soooo much. God I didn't know a 20 minute video of people talking could be so ENTERTAINING

[@boeb]

Thanks so much! Will you be my agent

[@AC-ns4ql]

Love it. Go Mack!

[@bungus87]

Hell yeah. Very thoughtfully written and directed, the cast was fun too. You all killed it!

[@onnionsgreat_5907]

I don't usually watch short films but this one was amazing 💯

[@Juderoque]

Having the toilet seat up when vomiting is wild

[@boeb]

Must’ve gotten there with a few seconds to spare. Such a gentleman

[@Spike_365]

“No it’s not ridiculous, women can be doctors too” -9:37

[@WrenReinholz]

This video is so perfectly written, the lines and the scene where Hannah and His ex are both in dialogue is amazing. Love!

[@timeismami]

“I promise baby this is all in your head”

[@lizwa6463]

This has been my recommendation for 3 weeks, and I finally decided to watch it. It was completely worth it. It was great writing and great acting. All in all, I can see this being picked up and made into a film or series.

[@dravencold]

Great Short, Bo! you got the best from your actors.

[@boeb]

They killed it for sure. Thanks

[@tuan7408]

every time i stay up late, i found another gem

[@lalitsharma3137]

With you brother.

[@kranglethecheeselord2602]

It’s over. I have whiplash. I’m exhausted. Im dry heaving. I’m in love with this story. I would watch a movie about this. Wonderful Job 👏

[@boeb]

Thanks so much for saying so. Well put!

[@extrom4716]

Omfg rewatching this makes it feel so much deeper, like the part where he and his friend are talking abt brinn, or when she says "its all in your head" Deep shit, fantastic job

[@InfiniteInferno]

14:30 at this moment I just started screaming “F$CK! F&CK! F*CK!”

[@edvinciobanu2003]

That is a straight masterpiece. Props and respect for setting everything up and of course the hard work behind it. Beautiful storytelling and genius idea.

[@boeb]

Thanks a lot!

[@woundedshins]

I have to leave a comment because I've stumbled upon something great. The writing was amazing. The acting was amazing. The cinematography, pacing, editing, everything, was, you guessed it, amazing. I am in a bit of disbelief and this gives me courage as a writer myself that you can tell a great story with a simplified idea and the fundamentals in mind. Beautiful work.

[@boeb]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Had a great team for this project, all talented people. Keep writing!

[@JFoxYT]

Ok so I got this video recommended randomly to me, and all I can say is. AMAZING WORK. Spoilers Ahead: So I noticed stuff being off at around the 6 minute mark with the seamless transitioning between the two dialogues. At the end I was convinced that the story would be rather about loss than a prior relationship, so Bree not breaking up with him, but rather dying and him not being able to "move on" and enter a new relationship as his last one never "ended". That being said, this film STILL is incredibly impactful and overall just astounding. The acting, for a short film on KZbin, is immaculate. Great work!

[@boeb]

Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@cloudanimates5016]

So good. Natural writing of dialogues. Got me so hooked I felt bad it ended.

[@wiiplaya25]

Very "movie" dialogue haha I like the cinematic cheese of it all. Good stuff

[@sebatsion6656]

Thank you Bo Webb, Thank you!

[@sairamnarendrababu6107]

this was great, had me questioning if even some of the other characters weren't just figments of his imagination.

[@tmm476]

only 22k?! this is a masterpiece, keep making great things like this...this is the type of video thatll get recommended 7 years from now and have millions of views

[@leotombragel392]

Everything makes a lot more sense and feels more nuanced when you consider that Brynn is dead. Will gets mad at Lyle for telling him to just forget about her. I think Will and Brynn were in a long term relationship before Brynn died suddenly. Brynn obviously isn’t real, but that’s because she died, and Will feels guilty for “cheating” on her since he and Brynn were fine before she died. The scene with all three of them talking is filled with subtly nods that this happened. The conversation between just Brynn and Will after makes it seem like Brynn might have killed herself because Will talks about replaying a conversation in his head ( talking her off a ledge maybe?) In the beginning bathroom scene, Brynn places a lot of emphasis on “dying” and then shortly after we get the uneasy floor-shot where Brynn said he would be alone without her, which he is. I think we’re clued into Brynn being dead when Lyle asks Will if he’s dead shortly after.

[@boeb]

Love all this

[@matt928]

you actually had me invested in these characters

[@boeb]

Thanks

[@elsafinstad]

Going thru this and can’t believe it got recommended to me. Thank you guys, this is an incredible piece of art I needed. Hope to see more like this soon

[@helloTwig]

i was SO icked out but i stayed because the writing and acting was too good that I had to see it play out. im so glad i stuck around. this is perfect man. like, really. just perfect. i am so in love with this. can't wait to be recommending this to everyone i know all weekend now that ive seen it.

[@conchadeconchos]

What does being Icked out mean? Is it because the guy was throwing up ?

[@helloTwig]

@conchadeconchos sorry, "icked" was a poor choice of words. just the concept of cheating on someone is uncomfortable. and not knowing where it was going had me stressin lol

[@boeb]

Thanks so much. Glad you stuck with it! Really appreciate the recs too - I'm trying to get the word out about these actors and the writer

[@sponko]

Outstanding writing fucking love youtube thank you algorithm gods

[@twssi2624]

This is so brilliantly clever writing. Hats off to you, Mack! (and everyone else here my goood)

[@kikie9335]

yes please more of this!

[@ambitiousmuslimrecordings]

If anything, this video encapsulates the immense harm alcohol and substances do to people. It’s less about the heartbreak and more about substance harm.

[@aniyahstew4864]

This was such a great visual story! The acting, the story, the cinematography! Just beautiful! I love how she’s not really there! A great representation of how when you love someone so much and the love has to come to an end- how it hurts and can affect the “healing” process (or moving on).

[@boeb]

I appreciate the kind words! 🤙🏼

[@whadahek7]

Bro dodged a bullet - what kind of person kisses someone who has vomit on their breath? 🤢

[@boeb]

Can adrenaline and romantic chemistry kill germs? Hope so

[@swiftsabre2305]

What incredible character writing, I cared about and liked everyone so quickly! Makes me want seasons of this!

[@boeb]

100k views! Grateful to all who have watched this and all who helped make it. Follow @fidelityshort and @twinkledoon on Insta for more

[@Davidhgonzalez]

Finally the algorithm sends me something with depth

[@bunniezfilm]

This was awesome, so well written!

[@JacobOcampo890]

Holy shit I needed this, I recently just got broken up with by my girlfriend of almost 5 years it’s almost been 2 weeks exactly. And I relate so heavily to Will, this is a crazy coincidence and a beautiful short film. Thank you for creating this.

[@serenaedu8253]

Why did you guys break up

[@boeb]

Wow

[@jobbathan2]

The actors and the writing is soooo good I enjoyed this very much

[@boeb]

Thanks!

[@yesno4784]

This was a beautiful short film. Wasn’t ready for this when I opened youtube

[@boeb]

Glad you opened it

[@Luvdvil]

The quality is out of this world

[@lastjedi3280]

Oh damn! How this precious gem happened to be on my for you page? I don't know. But I'm grateful it did.

[@jaketoohey]

Damn why is this so fire? Will’s acting is superb. So natural

[@conman90125]

bit of a Fight Club twist, you pulled it off great, keep it up!

[@Aditya.S1]

So this film has a fanclub now

[@boeb]

Spread the word!

[@faqugang4527]

There was nothing more accurate than that Capricorn joke

[@henrycullen950]

Omg, this is truly incredible. It felt so vulnerable and honest which made the twist a gut punch.

[@boeb]

Glad you enjoyed it - hope your gut feels better

[@danielalbert2691]

Not much a twist. WIll had to unlock the bathroom door after his girlfriend shut it. ;)

[@shortmage]

This is absolutely incredible. I hope to see more of this in the future, MAJOR props to all involved!

[@angelodango7927]

what a fantastic homepage , algorithm for the win.

[@jonathanheron1488]

this is very good. Really well put together!

[@iandanquah9552]

Shoutout to the algorithms one time. This is amazing!

[@savage_optimist]

SOOOO good. Astonishing.

[@posthumous_me]

Absolute cinema

[@paulytropone]

Lyle has got to be inspired by Barney from How I Met Your Mother

[@mackwebb2951]

Good catch!

[@yerndamean9898]

Its been a minute since I felt actual chills, but Will's line at 16:33 did it. KZbin algorithm did the damn thang.

[@lalitsharma3137]

It's rare. Isn't it? This is that one time that the Internet doesn't seem like trash. I'd have paid to watch this as a long movie instead of going to therapy.

[@boeb]

Means a lot

[@boeb]

@@lalitsharma3137 🙏

[@pod0phy]

and that's how you know something big is on the rise. congratulations!

[@donaldmynes1367]

Damn that was amazing! I need a full length film now

[@doctorhipno]

This was… pure cinema! 😙👌🏻

[@ayandakakana2367]

Definition of good writing. Amazing. ❤

[@boeb]

Props to the amazing writer

[@ndjjiekkskkejjr]

the sound mixer went insane

[@yugdoneria7351]

the redhead is a good actress and the guy is a great friend

[@ericidy2458]

Everyone killed it!!! ❤

[@anismaza6582]

Wow this is amazing , you are gonna be big

[@ronniebuckets]

really awesome i love little gems like this on youtube with hardly any views

[@JeanGuit]

Never in my life i've commented on a video. This is pure cinema, not only the filming techniques, but, all the emotions too. I'm going through a break-up and this hits like fire. It's been days since I haven't experienced a glimpse of hope and I think you gave it to me. Thanks a lot.

[@boeb]

I appreciate your words. Glad you liked it

[@bigmangabe]

Wild that you can still find cool stuff on the internet

[@Stacksg414]

This made me cry I'm so WILL

[@sutlive22]

I enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing your film.

[@odgersh]

the algorithm was kind to me today, and at just the right time. even a stopped clock is right twice a day i guess

[@senzmaki]

"even a stopped clock is right twice a day" ✍️🔥🔥🔥

[@jysharif]

This was an experience 👏👏🙌

[@RM-yw6xe]

This was so well done. Impressed... not an easy thing with me.