when his wife leaves for lunch for the first time since giving birth, a new dad has the impossible task of watching his baby by himself and everything that can go wrong, does.

a short film by c.j. toledano

about

the filmmaker

C.J. Toledano is a writer, director, comedian, and podcast host based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s known for his work writing for television (Jimmy Fallon, Yo Gabba Gabba) and in sports media (Bleacher Report, House of Highlights, and his own creative agency and production company, Follow Through Studio.) He also hosts popular basketball podcasts with the likes of NBA greats such as John Wall, Richard Jefferson, and currently, Isaiah Thomas. He likes to watch and make stuff such as this short and hopes to be making features aka “long shorts” someday.

A man and a young boy sitting on a concrete ledge outdoors. The man is wearing a yellow cap with purple text, a black long-sleeve shirt with a comic-style graphic and text, yellow shorts, white socks, and white and red sneakers. The young boy is wearing a green shirt, navy shorts with yellow accents, yellow Crocs, and is sitting on the man’s lap, sucking his thumb. The background features a red brick wall and some urban buildings.