About the film

Three friends test out their new “BuddyBots”—lifelike/lookalike AI companions—only to discover they may have signed up for more than just convenience… they’ve welcomed a nightmare with a smile. BuddyBot is a 5-minute horror-comedy short that takes a darkly hilarious look at our obsession with smart technology. When Jack’s newly delivered lookalike AI companion begins acting disturbingly off—sitting motionless, staring, and grinning like a nightmare version of himself—he calls his friends Eli and Big Rye for help. But while their BuddyBots seem perfectly functional (cooking pancakes and pulling weeds), Jack’s is anything but normal. As the mystery unfolds through frantic calls, strange behavior, and a suspicious instruction manual, it becomes clear that these friendly robots might be more dangerous than they seem. Blending sharp comedy, tech paranoia, and a pinch of absurdity, BuddyBot is a funny ride into the unsettling side of artificial.

Film info

• Director Jack Kudas
• Main CastJack Kudas, Eli Grabowski, Riley Counts
• Runtime4:50
• Year2025