What happens when a roommate interrogation turns into an escalating spiral of ridiculous accusations? You get The Last Drop, a short comedy film we threw together in a single whirlwind afternoon.
The premise? Lena and Maya face off in a high-stakes “interrogation” over an empty milk carton that spirals into a hilariously petty showdown involving toilet paper, peanut butter, wet towels, and even a ruined birthday and missing balloons. The tension builds and it feels like a melodramatic episode of Law & Order until the plot twist at the end.
This was one of those creative experiments where we asked, “Can we make a short film in one day?” The answer? Yes—kind of. The writing, shooting, and directing all happened in a single session. Editing? Well, that part took a little longer (as it always does).
Working with Erin and Ruth was, as always, an absolute blast. Their comedic timing and ability to keep a straight face while pulling out increasingly absurd props were priceless. All the deadpan delivery was the icing on the cake, bringing the whole thing together in the final cut.
The technical side of this shoot was pretty straightforward. We filmed on the Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro with the couple Sigma Art lenses that I have, which gave us some beautiful crisp shots and very shallow depth of field. For the dynamic camera movement, I rigged the camera on some cheap rails. They worked well enough, but the seams in the rails added the occasional bump, which added a certain complication in the editing process.
All in all, The Last Drop was a hilarious test of what we could accomplish in a single day. Is it perfect? Nope. Did we laugh a lot while making it? Absolutely. Check it out for a quick dose of petty drama and comedic chaos—and let us know what everyday item would make you flip a table in a roommate interrogation room.