Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Finding a place to live in Los Angeles is hard. Finding a sane roommate might be impossible.
After getting kicked out by his ex-girlfriend, struggling actor David has no choice but to crash on a stranger’s couch. His new roommate? Richie Rich Hu$tla—an eccentric aspiring actor with dreams of becoming a gangster and absolutely no shortage of confidence.
As David gets pulled into Richie’s increasingly outrageous auditions and schemes, an awkward living arrangement spirals into a hilarious clash of personalities where friendship and chaos go hand in hand.
Richie Rich Hu$tla is an offbeat comedy about ambition, unlikely roommates, and surviving Los Angeles one bizarre day at a time.
Written by Naomi Christie
Directed by Naomi Christie and Jamar Harding
Starring Patrick Sanderson and Nathan Shoop
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“We wanted to explore what happens when two people from completely different worlds—with the exact same dream—are forced to live under one roof.”
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Finding a place to live in Los Angeles is hard. Finding a sane roommate might be impossible.
After getting kicked out by his ex-girlfriend, struggling actor David has no choice but to crash on a stranger’s couch. His new roommate? Richie Rich Hu$tla—an eccentric aspiring actor with dreams of becoming a gangster and absolutely no shortage of confidence.
As David gets pulled into Richie’s increasingly outrageous auditions and schemes, an awkward living arrangement spirals into a hilarious clash of personalities where friendship and chaos go hand in hand.
Richie Rich Hu$tla is an offbeat comedy about ambition, unlikely roommates, and surviving Los Angeles one bizarre day at a time.
Written by Naomi Christie
Directed by Naomi Christie and Jamar Harding
Starring Patrick Sanderson and Nathan Shoop
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From the filmmakers:
“We wanted to explore what happens when two people from completely different worlds—with the exact same dream—are forced to live under one roof.”
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A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION + BEST PICK OF THE MONTH
filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-august-2026
#FilmShortage #ComedyShortFilm #BuddyComedy
FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Website: filmshortage.com
Film Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
