Coping Mechanism
ShortDramaSci-Fi
Ben and Mikaela find themselves on a date. But there's a secret to Ben's lonely existence that only exacerbates his self-sabotaging desperation and threatens to forever prevent him from connecting with another human being.
Director
Sean Leonard Roberts
Writers
N/A
Stars
Bonnie Ferguson, Michael Pisciuneri, Ryan Sobolski
Release Date
November 22, 2017
Language
English
Country
Australia
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 5
Nominations
🎭 Top Cast
Bonnie Ferguson
as Mikaela
👤
Michael Pisciuneri
as Waiter
👤
Ryan Sobolski
as Ben
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Filming Location
Chez Pascal French Restaurant, 440 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia
🎯 Categories
DramaSci-FiShort
💡 Did You Know?
The restaurant name, as seen on the wall plaque and embossed on the glass door, is shown to be "The Mirage". This is a reference to the fact that the entire restaurant environment is a digital illusion.
📖 Synopsis
Ben and Mikaela find themselves on a date. But there's a secret to Ben's lonely existence that only exacerbates his self-sabotaging desperation and threatens to forever prevent him from connecting with another human being.