Hi, Friends!
“A faithful friend loves to the end.”
Synopsis
Hi, Friends! is a cringe-inducing short film that takes place in the all-too-familiar present day of New York City. The world is closing in around us, and it’s a battle of wills for who can go the longest before the obvious is proclaimed: we are not OK.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wheaton Simis
- Screenplay & Story
- Wheaton Simis
- Original Title
- Hi, Friends!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Production Studios
- High Dive Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wheaton Simis
Wheaton Simis
Susie Talbot, Darryl Jones, Hilary Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Wheaton Simis
Director
Wheaton Simis
Writer
Susie Talbot
Producer
Darryl Jones
Producer
Hilary Jones
Producer
Hilary Jones
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hi, Friends!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hi, Friends!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hi, Friends! about?
Hi, Friends! is a cringe-inducing short film that takes place in the all-too-familiar present day of New York City. The world is closing in around us, and it’s a battle of wills for who can go the longest before the obvious is proclaimed: we are not OK.
Who directed Hi, Friends!?
Hi, Friends! was directed by Wheaton Simis.
Who stars in Hi, Friends!?
The principal cast of Hi, Friends! includes Madeline Wise, Chris Myers, Molly Camp, Ethan Dubin, Mike Iveson.
When was Hi, Friends! released and how long is it?
Hi, Friends! was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hi, Friends!?
Hi, Friends! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).