tipsy

Tipsy serves up a heady cocktail of tension and absurdity as a bartender’s routine shift takes an unexpected turn when a peculiar patron walks in with an ultimatum as bizarre as it is dangerous: guess the drink that matches his name—or else. Written by J. Phillip Wilkins, this darkly comedic short builds its humor and suspense through sharp dialogue, a claustrophobic setting, and an increasingly unhinged game of wits.

Filmed in a single overnight shoot at the Surf Lounge in Pacifica, CA, Tipsy showcases Dollars & Donuts’ knack for turning simple premises into captivating cinematic moments. Donald Flores brings charm and exasperation to his role as the beleaguered bartender, while Lorenzo Ocon delivers a memorably manic performance as the enigmatic bomber.

Shot in the midst of production on Am I See You?, this film captures the sheer versatility and creative energy of the team, delivering a quick but potent punch of humor and suspense.