A Fifth and a Friend: A Night of Secrets and Betrayal

Production Details

Title: A Fifth And A Friend
Format: Feature Film
Production Begins: April 2026
Filming Location: Joshua Tree, CA
Producers: Jillian Spaeder, Ariel Martin
Writer/Director: Bryce Gheisar, Jem Matthews
CD: Jillian Spaeder

Synopsis

Six twenty-somethings play “A Fifth and a Friend,” handcuffed in pairs, forced to finish a fifth of vodka. By morning, one of them is dead. Every alibi holds… except Conner, the only outsider.

Company Name

Spilled Beans



jillian@spilledbeans.net
1-310-319-9500

About A Fifth And A Friend

The film follows the story of six friends who engage in a seemingly innocent game called “A Fifth and a Friend.” As they find themselves handcuffed in pairs, the challenge of consuming a fifth of vodka takes a dark turn. By morning, one of the friends is dead, casting suspicion over the group. Conner, the only outsider in the group, stands apart as the only one without an alibi. Tension builds as the remaining friends grapple with the aftermath of the game, revealing secrets and testing their loyalties in the wake of tragedy. The film explores themes of trust, accountability, and the impact of choices made in moments of recklessness.

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