First Date Meltdown

I saw First Date Meltdown at the Wisconsin Film Fest in late March 2006 along with a collection of other shorts. This film clearly hit a most responsive chord with the audience and was a favorite of the house during the evening. The clever writing intertwined with the memorable acting to produce a film that was both very funny and entertaining. I was most impressed with the detail of the film, ranging from the interesting setting to the detailed use of significant props. Clearly, much time and effort was spent in producing the film. Mr. Bartell has an eye for capturing beats and moments on film and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I laughed, I reflected, and I wanted to see another title by him. Catch it when it appears at your local film fest.