(Pasqual Gutierrez, Ben Mullinkosson, US 2025, 86 min., DCP)
Real-life music video director Pasqual Gutierrez writes, directs and plays a version of himself in his feature debut. Pasqual and his directing partner, RJ (real-life partner Raul Sanchez), after having built a successful career, are invited to the opportunity of a lifetime: directing Drake’s next video. The problem is that Pasqual’s wife, Christine (real-life wife Christine Yuan), is due to give birth at the same time. Pasqual encourages RJ to take the job alone, but Drake wants the pair of them, requiring Pasqual to find a solution. His idea? To hire a doppelganger to take his place on set, but is his double up to the task? An insightful comedy about the work-life balance and the pitfalls of success, this Sundance premiere is finally making its debut in Rochester.