But First, Coffee
“He's not himself without his coffee...”
Synopsis
This short film follows a tightly wound young professional whose life is built around routine, productivity, and one sacred ritual: coffee. Over the course of an intense workweek, small disruptions begin to fracture his carefully controlled world, blurring the line between discipline and obsession. With sharp visual montages and dark humor, the story explores workplace pressure, ambition, and how easily composure can give way under relentless stress.
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But First, Coffee
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Lokeni
- Original Title
- But First, Coffee
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Pointless Void Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Lokeni
Riccardo Huynh
Riccardo Huynh
Jack Huckaby
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Huckaby
Producer
Nick Lokeni
Director
Riccardo Huynh
Director of Photography
Riccardo Huynh
Editor
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is But First, Coffee about?
This short film follows a tightly wound young professional whose life is built around routine, productivity, and one sacred ritual: coffee. Over the course of an intense workweek, small disruptions begin to fracture his carefully controlled world, blurring the line between discipline and obsession. With sharp visual montages and dark humor, the story explores workplace pressure, ambition, and how easily composure can give way under relentless stress.
Who directed But First, Coffee?
But First, Coffee was directed by Nick Lokeni.
Who stars in But First, Coffee?
The principal cast of But First, Coffee includes Gabriel Moreno, Simon Edwards, Peter Challis.
When was But First, Coffee released and how long is it?
But First, Coffee was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for But First, Coffee?
But First, Coffee holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).