"We Sit, We Drink, No Guns" *Award Winning* Post Apocalyptic Short Film

This multi award winning post apocalyptic short film depicts Max (Daz Byard), a man barely hanging on to his humanity when he stumbles upon the last bottle of whiskey on earth.
Directors: Matt Hielsberg, Nicci Thompson
D.O.P. Antonio Cisneros
Official Selection - Cannes Short Film Corner
Best Supporting Actor Award - Focus International Film Festival
Best Practical Effects Nominee - Focus International Film Festival
Best Cinematography Nomineee - Focus International Film Festival
Best Actor Nominee - Focus International Film Festival
Best Short Film Nominee - Focus International Film Festival
Best Film Award Winner - Loch Ness Film Festival
Official Selection - Southside Film Festival
Best Film - Aberdeen International Film Festival
Best Film - Monthly Film Festival
Best Screenplay - XpoNorth
Official selection - Minneapolis Film Festival
Official Selection - Scottish Short Film Festival
Official Selection - Los Angeles Indépendant Film Festival Awards
Best Student Film - Los Angeles Cinefest
Cast:
Max - Daz Byard
Kurt - Robert Ryan Kline
Tink - Rebekah Dean
Foster- Everton Lawrence
Tounge - Johnny Markham

[@Declan-pg8cg]

That final line blended beautifully into the ending. Excellently done. With so many post-apocalyptic shorts doing the rounds it's rare to find a really good one. Kudos to you.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@texar7634]

crazy is normal during post apocalypse.. ;) cheers..

[@rootbeard2294]

good short film!!!! the fisrt time he said that it was an ilusion gave it away but then when the 3 others entered the bar i was like daaaam thats not an ilusion xD it got me!

[@DazByard]

Thank you! Yeah, that was the set up!

[@Cognac-k1k]

Good performers!😉

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@conrad13579]

Intense suspense, and a psychological masterpiece. The crazy loudmouth added a great dimension of how some cope with dealing with loss. The power of Alcohol....and.... Memories!!

[@DazByard]

Thanks, I appreciate the comments!

[@kolloduke3341]

Some one wrote this years ago "he who speaks the least is the wisest " in a situation like this the louder you are then the quicker you will be noticed then killed !

[@DazByard]

I listened to an Army captain talking about guys in 'Nam, walking through jungles, singing, whistling etc. Same thing.

[@local9]

That ending was jolting, it hit. "You smile, but you wanna cry. You talk, but you wanna be quiet. You pretend like you’re happy, but you aren’t." Which is why some sit, with no guns, and have a drink.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@nfcribeiro]

Intense, compelling, full of character. Superb acting by the lead as well.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@markmeyer6800]

I don’t see how this hasn’t had more views? It’s a great film!

[@DazByard]

Thanks! Needs more good people like yourself to share it!

[@perfectkarshine8335]

Good to find gems like this during lockdown don’t know where were headed gives you a new look at the what ifs. P.S Stay Woke had me rolling lol

[@DazByard]

Thank you. Stay Woke was a riot to make except for the 110 degree weather out in the desert the day we shot the last half!

[@carloselizondo7671]

That's me right now in front of my computer.

[@JC-uj3zj]

Yet another reason to be under the bomb or eaten when the time comes. Nice film and production as a whole. Love the zaney character he traveled with and the sadness relayed by the fragmented mind. Thank you!

[@DazByard]

Thank you. I was on board the day I read the script and it's still to-date one of the best productions I have ever worked on or been a part of!

[@willanthoniozeppeli7913]

The details in this thing is amazing!

[@DazByard]

Thank you, it was a great team effort!

[@AdamPoniatowski]

fantastically done. well done, this best depiction of what would happen to a human in absolute isolation.

[@DazByard]

Thank you, I thought so too!

[@paraguaymike5159]

Awesome.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@toleyik5401]

Awesome! A classic chamber theater playing in the apocalypse. Great job!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@toleyik5401]

@@DazByard You're welcome. New projects in sight?

[@jerikcoone6957]

Truth at the bottem of a bottle... yup.

[@wayneclarke1727]

This is already my favorite ❤️👍 just from the title!!!

[@DazByard]

Cheers! Yeah the title is cool!

[@OutdoorsAdventures69]

Wow first really good acting I have seen on a short film

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@badtexasbill5261]

Top notch writing, acting, filming. This is great work.

[@DazByard]

Thank you, truly a team effort!

[@philiplewis1989]

Damn, that was awesome.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@galangaji6541]

Great film . 👍👍

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@AdamSwiggitySwooty]

What the mind will do...to forget.

[@DuneDemon8]

A bit of L4D notes in the back.

[@pauladawson2648]

Masterpiece 👍👍👌

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@LiaMari]

Deep, Profoundly so. One might even say, Ouch!

[@willwade8050]

Had never seen this, WOW. Such an epic build so quickly and then the twist all in under 15 min. What a ride! Anyone who sees this comment, really...watch this short you'll be like DAMN!!!!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@pierrefranckx6363]

I don't understand this hasn't more views and likes. This is a piece of art.

[@DazByard]

Thanks! We are getting the number up. We have had over 40K in the past 2-3 months.

[@TheBenwyss]

Wow Every aspect hit the mark Thanks

[@DazByard]

Thanks, appreciate the comment!

[@pierrefranckx6363]

Very moving. Very well done.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@thrashpondopons2776]

It has been a long time since I've seen anything so riveting! Well put together, with solid performances! Would you ever consider doing this as a stage play???

[@DazByard]

Interesting idea! I will have to pass that on to our Director and get his thoughts. I believe the idea of a full length feature was discussed some time ago...

[@rokhnroll]

I really enjoyed that. Hidden gem of a short. If I say don't tell anyone about it.....reverse psychology and all that........

[@DazByard]

Thanks but don't keep it secret, share the heck out of it!

[@billyandrew]

Long time no see...anyone. Guess the folk in your mind are good enough company.

[@scottrhodes8160]

Wow- so good. Let me go out of this life demented and happy if that is better than the reality that surrounds me.

[@DazByard]

Thanks for watching!

[@lupecastro8831]

Thank you and everyone that made this film happen I loved every second of it the acting holly f*ck amazing scripted directed edited all of it GENIUS keep doing what you're doing (being geniusly amazing) hope to see more of your work everyone who was involved once again thank you

[@DazByard]

Thank you! We loved making it!

[@jimf331]

this was good. short and bitter sweet. thumbs up.

[@DazByard]

Thank you. Yeah, I like the ending we chose.

[@podegenst0ner303]

Great movie 👍👍 👍. Like the characters and dialogue. Keep this SHEEEEIT up 👍

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@JolieUTU]

Prolific of what's to come...and sooner than we think...

[@andrewsage4560]

absolutely perfect!!! thank you!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@lilsun724]

A++ acting chop and cinema photography.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@johnsvensson9294]

Crazy.Makes Sense in a crazy world.. with a bottle of 10 year whisky as company..

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@XennialMind]

Great short flick! I enjoyed it, thanks!

[@DazByard]

Thanks for watching and share it with people ok?

[@DjMaginity]

Wow... Dude, really good. Perfect title. Great ending! Very accurate depiction. And yes, excellent “situation-proper” make-up and costumes. Not to mention the exceptional acting! Good show! Loved it! 🏹🏴🎯

[@DazByard]

Thanks! It was a whole bunch of fun to make!

[@deezynutz4742]

How is this not more popular?

[@DazByard]

We need more people to share, retweet, post on social media so feel free to do so, we all would sure appreciate it!

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Great writing and acting.

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

Excellent acting ... and everything else.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@jacobrobertdesio9265]

Great job! That was fantastic, every element was very well thought out and the characters were brilliant. Keep up the good work!

[@DazByard]

Thanks Jacob!

[@DazByard]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@S4t4n_NZ]

That was awesome!!!!. Thanks

[@DazByard]

Thank you, glad you liked it! Please share with friends!

[@dominictemple]

This was really well done, bravo.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@HeatedMindset]

Damnit, I didn't see the part that said "Short film" i was like wait, its already over? lol

[@DazByard]

Thanks! The team has considered making this into a feature.

[@mx_lei]

@@DazByard I think that would work. I'd like that 🙂

[@infamousmurphy9246]

Wow, that was bloody excellent :)

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@maddhatter2767]

Beautifully done

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@malharmony]

There can be no doubt this was award winning. Exceptionally thought provoking and well executed. Nice attention to detail on the makeup too.

[@DazByard]

Thank you! List of awards it won are in the comments section.

[@anotherdayrepeat3283]

Brilliant!!!!!!!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@anotherdayrepeat3283]

You are an excellent actor

[@DazByard]

@@anotherdayrepeat3283 Thank you! Just booked another 2 jobs so I will have more to share when everything gets finished.

[@anotherdayrepeat3283]

Well done! Can't wait to see them your an amazing actor best of luck from... Ireland ,🇨🇮

[@billbrown4026]

So so good! Well done.

[@DazByard]

Thank you so much!

[@atlanticagroup]

This was Fantastic.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@T37912]

Excellent

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@TheSilmarillian]

An amazing piece of work hello from Australia

[@DazByard]

Thanks and g'day from a fellow Aussie!

[@patrickjordan8373]

Bloody marvelous. I didn't know that someone picked up the rights to my life story to make a documentary. Great ending.

[@DazByard]

Thanks Patrick! We had an alternate ending but this one worked better. Feel free to share it!

[@cheryldevine42]

Wow, the ending was phenomenal! Very poetic tale he told.....reflections!

[@DazByard]

Thank you.

[@kitwalker2968]

Strong start imagery got me in. Really good work, great acting, great angles/scenes, well done!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@stephenponce9458]

Wow!.. That was great...didn't expect that ending!..😶

[@DazByard]

Thank you! Always keep 'em guessing until the end I say!

[@kelaauger5359]

A very nicely crafted work.

[@DazByard]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@MisterG2323]

Kudos. Very well done.

[@DazByard]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Share it around so we get more views!

[@MisterG2323]

@@DazByard I will do just that.

[@brettenloe2269]

This shit. Was. Awsome. Luved it best short ive. Seen yet !!! I know that bar is called the Britisher . Fuck I just caught my couch on fire

[@DazByard]

Thank you! BTW, how is the couch?

[@rickyibarra]

Just another of my nights

[@facebook2k7]

Well done! Can relate.

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@danchitwood6783]

Yup, that was always gonna end that way. Love it.

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@whoasked7192]

@@DazByard This is me right now , and its only been a week lol great film

[@Bashar3A]

That was interesting and different. Great acting

[@DazByard]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@ironsandwich739]

Damn! totally surpassed my expectations! great acting and excellently written and directed!

[@DazByard]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kingbong9008]

One should never drink guns, you'll have a very high chance of choking

[@shanecar84]

Fantastic! I loved it :)

[@DazByard]

Thanks a bunch, we had fun making it!

[@JosephKeenanisme]

Not what I expected going into it. Very well done all the way around.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@9186SZ]

Nicely done film by everyone involved

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@xamurai00]

Is he not wondering how he is so drunk after one glass ( 5 Glasses )

[@moldvox]

Phenomenal.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@ryantrynda3029]

goos bumps

[@resurrectionx5952]

Great clip bro really good !

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@pentuplove6542]

Great film.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@babagalacticus]

excellent of the genre & i did not see that coming!! keep on keepin on!!! although it's probably not prudent to watch too many of these right now...😂😳

[@DazByard]

Thank you. I have another short comedic post apoc. film on my channel called "Stay Woke". Check it out.

[@babagalacticus]

@@DazByard hai. otsukare san!! mata gambatte ne!! 🍻🦊🤖👻🦝☻🙏

[@ljdasilva3139]

Brilliant.

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@Liberalsarelame]

I know Im late but its nice to see a content creator who scrolls through the comments

[@DazByard]

Thank you. I am loving the interaction with people who watch my content!

[@therover9514]

That's was good!!!!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@themourningdove7208]

Show me a sane person and I will cure them~Carl Jung~

[@charleslyonsbarrowcloughii7562]

I have watched Hundreds of post apocalyptic shorts here on You tube. This Is the BEST one! Thanks for making it!

[@DazByard]

Thanks Charles, appreciate the comments!

[@s379Ox]

Wow, beautiful. Definitely saving this one.

[@DazByard]

Thank you, honored to be a part of your collection!

[@soyhugo390]

Very well done, i hope you get more views

[@DazByard]

Thank you. Please help by sharing!

[@ehatley]

Macallan is a great single malt scotch to drink to the end of the world as we know it.

[@paulburow477]

Nice film... love the dialogue..

[@DazByard]

Thanks for that, fun film to shoot!

[@bigdawg-cl2db]

Well done, would like to see more along this line.

[@DazByard]

Thanks. It has been discussed...

[@coopsmusicvision]

great acting,well done !

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@bigdaddydoitall]

Well done

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@brandonbetten35]

Just impressed they picked a pretty solid scotch.

[@DazByard]

Hey, how could we not?

[@daveblack6951]

This whole film is Oscar worthy! Wow

[@DazByard]

Thanks Dave!

[@xetaprime]

Great Title! Great work! Cool ending. Thanks!

[@DazByard]

Thanks!

[@KPlyf]

It seems not just bottle but the man is last one of its kind. All by himself

[@DazByard]

Hmmm, maybe we do actually reap what we sow?

[@BudhagRizzo]

Brilliant!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@DazByard]

Thank you!

[@johnobrien9299]

That was damn good.

[@DazByard]

Thank you, we all enjoyed making it!

[@LuisTorres-fl8xe]

When a Friday night hits

[@AdamSteidl]

Great film!

[@DazByard]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@AdamSteidl]

@@DazByard I enjoy watching it again and again, and sharing this with friends! Amazing acting.