LIQUID SUCCESS (Short Film)│Psychological Drama

LIQUID SUCCESS is a psychological drama short film about an ambitious young businessman, who is thrust into a cerebral confrontation between the forces of temptation and resolve when a celebratory toast threatens to unravel his sobriety. At an after-hours celebration, James, a young businessman and recovering alcoholic, faces an unexpected test of willpower when his boss offers him a glass of champagne. One year sober after a drunk-driving accident that left his sister scarred, James is determined to leave his past behind. But as a surreal confrontation unfolds within his subconscious, two opposing manifestations of his psyche wage a war of words over the merits of taking just one more drink. James must decide whether to surrender to temptation or stay steadfast in his resolve. 💬 Who would you have listened to, Temptation or Resolve? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 For more independent short films:    • SHORT FILMS   🎵 Original music by Dalton Lynch & Adrian Eledge STARRING Sam Thompson as 'James' Aden Daniels as 'Temptation' Jack Burns as 'Resolve' Todd Anderson as 'Brogan' Sammie Keach as 'Cassie' CREW Directed & Edited by Jack Burns & Aden Daniels Written by Sam Thompson & Aden Daniels Assistant Director: Drake Tobias Director of Photography: Sean Shannon Assistant Camera: Sammie Keach Gaffer: Aydan Metsch Production Designer: Sam Thompson Hair & Makeup: Jamie Miller Sound Recordist: Dalton Lynch Filmed in Denver & Boulder, Colorado Special thanks to Benjy Dobrin Studios © 2026 Early Bird Productions #shortfilm #psychologicaldrama #LiquidSuccess #indiefilm