The Best Men
Pete's wedding day finally arrives but he's reluctant to go. His Best Men find out the reason why.
Not all comedy’s alike. Humor’s probably the most subjective, diverse genre there is. When crafting a short, there’s a million ways to make an audience guffaw. Often some of the funniest stories you’ll find are broad comedies with “touchy” subjects. In that category Bridesmaids comes to mind. So does The Hangover. And Best Men: scribe Oli Diprose’s ode to escalating humor that makes us squirm.
As the story opens up, we meet Pete. Clad in a wedding tux – and someone honking desperately outside - it’s clear Pete’s got... er… problems. Groomsmen Steve and Colin arrive to sweep their pal off to a lifetime of wedding bliss. But Pete won’t budge. Is it a standard case of wedding jitters? If only, but...
Eric reaches for Pete’s arm but Pete pushes him away.
PETE
I can’t. I’m sorry, Eric.
STEVE
(snidely)
See.
ERIC
Alright Steve, it’s not a goddamn competition. What’s going on?
PETE
I can’t face Vicky, not after last night.
You see, Pete’s made a few grave life-choice mistakes. What kind become obvious as footsteps echo downstairs:
It’s stripper Brandy, from Pete’s stag party. She’s still here.
BRANDY
(husky, smoker’s voice)
Morning boys. Don’t mind me.
STEVE
Jesus.
COLIN
Jesus indeed.
You see where this is going, right?
Well, no you don’t. But you’re sure to smile when it does. In classic “comedy of errors” tradition, Pete’s predicament quickly goes from bad to worse in ways that would make the ghost of Benny Hill himself proud.
A snapshot of snappy banter, goofball comedy and satisfying twists, “The Best Men” can be shot on a shoestring budget. Just find yourself a few actors (especially if they’re named Brandy) who have the comedy chops to pull this off – and laugh yourself all the way to the festival bank!