Second Team | Queer Comedy Short Film w/ Francia Raisa and Danielle Savre
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- A scorned stand-in actor for a hit TV show distorts the script to publicly undress her costar.
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Second Team
Directed by Ria Pavia
"Jackie and Molly may have broken up, but they still have to spend their days together acting like best friends in their jobs as stand-in actors on a seemingly basic sitcom called 2 Millennial Girls. With her directorial debut Second Team, director Ria Pavia defies expectations by playing with the established and well known codes/tropes of multiple genres to deliver a fun, exciting, surprising, witty and clever comedy that leaves you wanting for more.
I cannot stress this enough, Second Team is one of the best comedic surprises I have had in a long time! With multiple layers, it keeps on giving until the last second, with Spider Chambers’ sharp edit not only enhancing the comedy of the film, but also helping to retain the audience’s engagement in an incredibly efficient manner. When the film begins, I have to admit that I was the first one rolling my eyes, expecting yet another shallow and pedestrian parody of film sets. Very quickly though, I was proven wrong! The film reveals its self-awareness, and does not solely rely on the gimmick of a (bad) show within the film. From there, my newfound careful optimism swiftly turned into full blown investment, as the short unfolds at a very enjoyable pace, revealing trick after trick throughout its 10-minute run-time.
The premise is so unusual and so awkward - two great ingredients for comedy - that I assumed it was completely invented by Pavia and writer Anni Weisband. Again my expectations were proven wrong when Pavia shared with us that it's actually based on a true story: “the script and actors were lame, but the stand-ins for the stars had previously been romantically involved and recently broke up so watching their forced interactions kept video village endlessly entertained”. Using this real life situation as the inspiration for their short, they used it as the starting point for for a narrative which identified the true comedic potential of the situation.
Where the film really succeeds though is in how seamlessly it goes back and forth between what’s happening on set and what’s happening at video village with the crew. By doing this, Pavia ultimately creates two storylines, each time placing us in two different perspectives each with their own particular sense of humor. By regularly switching the point-of-view throughout Second Team you start to feel as if you're part of the crew on set. Whether in a directors chair alongside the filmmakers, first reacting to the mind-numbing TV show they're filming and then to the drama unfolding between the two stand-ins, or out on the floor getting to know the personalities of the cast, this approach creates a kind of cinematic echo that magnifies how fun and delightfully dramatic this short really is.
The film had all the elements to work, but to actually land, the cast had to deliver. The chemistry between Francia Raisa and Danielle Savre is so captivating, as one gets increasingly frustrated, the other is amused and you can't wait to see what will happen next between these ex-lovers. The way they distort and use the lines their characters are supposed to be saying to communicate is ridiculously fun to watch. I would also add that I found it quite fun to see the two renditions of the same scene, which ultimately proves that even the most basic and bland conversation can be delivered in a very entertaining way.
The zingers that came from behind the monitors, where the crew are all watching this unexpected drama unfold, are hilarious, their reactions summing up exactly how we feel as viewers. Props need to be given to Chester Lockhart though. Their character is potentially the one the audience identifies to the most, even though most of us (unfortunately) probably got the Nickelback reference, their evolving delivery of each subtle jab constantly nails it, wrapping the film with the perfect line: “That is definitely not in the script”.
Second Team started its festival journey back in that infamous year that was 2020, with a first selection at the Palm Springs ShortFest, that was then followed by a raft of other festivals ahead of its online debut on S/W today. In addition to her ongoing work as an acting coach on Freeform’s grow-nish, to our great delight, Pavia is currently developing Second Team as a series.' - S/W Curator Céline Roustan
Reproduced on this channel with the permission of the filmmakers.
The way they all moved back when they started kissing and moved forward, I was dying! This was hilarious!!! I vote for the 2nd team
fun fact: they shot those scenes separately so they weren’t even reacting to that scene
Oh my word!!This needs to be a series.Hilarious how the entire production team gasps in unison at first kiss.😂🤣😂
I know right?!! 🤩😍
They actually are working on turning it into one!
@@The_Tilt_Shift 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️
Yeah it does
Hell yeah I definitely I agree with you
i didn't know what to expect when i clicked on this, but I'm pleasantly surprised. 😭 this was so good and their acting 🙌
I just LOVE the fact that Danielle can lift her women 😌😌
Jajajaja total !
Yessssss 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
She does. Baby girl got you covered. I have nothing to worry about I know if it came down to it she would be the kind to fix my car on the side of the street. 😜
This need to be a freaking movie give us what we want..
i love how this unravelled bit by bit and caught me off guard every step of the way 🤣absolutely hilarious, kudos to everyone behind this brilliant work!
The way they are fighting was so cute.. At least they are express their true feelings while fighting ...
I hope I was the only one who screamed "MOSBY" when Philll Lewis came on screen😅
Unfortunately I did it too😅
That’s MR. MOSBY to you lol
The heck is this. Why no one talk about this??? So freaking hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
This short was everything!!!!! I’m not gonna lie, at first glance…not the one. Francia and Danielle have so much chemistry from arguing to making out!! Well done 👍🏿
Francia and Danielle having a passionate kissing scene? God does exist!!
Yesss omg this was amazing
Both in bring it on all or nothing 2006
@@chriswilliams1024 and a lifetime movie called vehicle for revenge where they played roommates. But there was no kissing in that though☹️☹️☹️
I don’t believe in God because that’s one reason of homophobia
Let’s share people. This masterpiece needs to go viral in the community
"okay, bitch, I know that was definitely not in the script."
I am so glad CZcams recommended this out of nowhere. This is comedy gold
When Danielle savre enters then only tension arises in room 😂🔥❤️🌈
The team members reaction when Danielle and francia kissed 😂😂😂
You know it's been a while since Danielle and Francia worked together again, since Bring It On: All or Nothing.
What's the movie name
@@omarcogle1965this comment made me google the cast I didn’t even notice that was Danielle !!! Omg 😂
@@thatgLOVERGIRL21 Same here
@@kellisallysantos6617Second team , are you blind ?!
Great film! Also wonderful to see Mr. Moseby doing great things out there~
Watching this again for reasons because DAMN the chemistry
Bro even when they rolled off the couch and created a new camera angle so the camera spot guy had to scurry outta the way😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 perfection!! Loved it
Actually he was going to go break up the fight but then when they started saying their lines again he moved away.
Its the fact that they both were both part of the Bring It On franchise ‘ for me
Well Sh!t....I leaned forward in unison with the production crew! This needs to be a series STAT! If they make this a series I will be prepared, wearing my pearls so I can clutch them 😅
6:20 "No need to act" sent me laughing
This was screamingly funny and an absolute delight 💕
8:43 reaction is Epic 😂😂😂
That was also my reaction xD
I’ve rewatched this and unhealthy amount of times 😂
oh man i loved this. i didnt know what to expect when i found this in my youtube recs but i saw francia and i clicked. so glad that i did.
The fact that nobody yells cut 😂
I would definitely watch their tv show!
I LITERALLY LAUGHED OUTLOUD! THANK you....I needed that
The reaction at 7:39 though
Always gives me giggles
“First team!” at the end… 😂 Lol
Who’s playing the director? That actor is gifted.
This video went through so many phases in only 10 minutes I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster of emotions and I'm starting to have a headache. 😅❤❤❤
This was an amazing short film, going to have to watch for what Pavia does next
Made my night.... It's so hilarious... Love it
OMG IS THAT MAYA BISHOP FROM STATION 19? AHHH THIS IS AMAZING!!😍😍
I knew I recognized her from somewhere! I thought it was Chicago PD lol
i love how the first version is so bad nobody even tries to stop the second team from improvising
More to this short please. Didn't know what to expect but was absolutely great
This would make a great series , the way it is two teams making a show and two girls hating but loving each other yessss
Omg it is Maya DeLuca-Bishop from station 19 😍
It’s no one yelling cut for meeeee😍😍😍
I have watched this no less than 5 times.
The reaction of that guy after the slap was hilarious. 😂😂😂😂
Hahahaha that was hilarious. But was that supposed to be Francia's friend, a certain Selena Gomez in the first pairing?? Seemed like her doing her cooking show lol
The crew, "gasps." Then, "ok then!'
OMG! This was brilliant!!
My God!!! I love this short film. It is original. Shocking. Curious. Exciting.
danielle savre has my whole heart
This needs to be real 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It was so good
Like It's🤣
@@nionio5125 I meant real longer 😭💀
Danielle’s guns oh my god 💪🏽 💪🏽
You got me GOOD belly laughs galore here 🤣🤪😜😂
OMG! This short is awesome!
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I’m so glad I found out 😂😂😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This was seriously so good!!!
i want more of this, maybe make this into a movie or smn idk
😱😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯🤯 the reaction in me was magical and hysterical hahahaha! What an act!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I just love rewatching this. Always makes me laugh 😂
Oh my god she’s in this From station oh my God I love her so much
Mr Moseby was shaken to his core lmfaoo
This is so good,so funny and shocking,I love this so much,I want more or something 😭❤️
why is nobody pointing out that Danielle is an exact clone of Aj from Criminal Minds?
i cant mention the number of times i have watched this film, and every time i watch it, it gets funnier.
Oh god, I love this!!
That kind of meta I love!!!! Also… Danielle and Francia… YAY
this was 100 times better than any show either of the main leads have done
The gasps that turned into the closer look jsjsjs
THAT ENDING!!! 😭😂🤣😂🤣😍❤️
This was absolutely funny!! And I loved it!!!❤️
Wow that was so unpredictable 😭😍
Watching the movie for the plot*
The plot: 7:44
I love these 2... why don't they work together more??
I can't stop smiling looool I was definitely not prepared for this
The way my JAW DROPPED
Danielle quando sussurra, fica mais sexy do que já é!
I need a full movie on this
Hands down the funniest and best short story I've seen! 🤣 Also hot 😜! Bravo!
Really enjoyed this short film. Needed to be longer
JUST HERE FOR DANI
Was I the only one waiting for more?😂
Last last scene so funny 😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes make it a movie🚶🏿♀️😪😂
Lolll the ending was unexpectedd😂.thanks for lovely short film
i love everything about this. good job!
Bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂😂😂😂this is funny.. officially my new favorite thing😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥my goodness..
MR MOSEBY!!
Mr. Moesby! What’s good, my man?
😂 🤣 So funny. I love Danielle Savre 😍 gorgeous woman
umm.. more of this please!!!
I am literally cryinggg🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The 2nd one is definitely perfect
Do More Videos Like This With Them Both
Damn I laughed out loud that was best I didn't even expected it😂😂😂
My god that slap 😂
The way everyone was so invested in their drama 😏
This is gold.
My CZcams is homophobic for not recommended me this the SECOND it came out
I was cckling at the crews reaction. This was hilarious
I wanna see a full movie now because lol what
This was hilarious!!!🤣🤣I loved this
Please make this a series lol
Excellent!!!
I watched this like 2 years ago I cant believe its now on youtube