Synopsis
Kombucha is a story about a musician trapped in an office job he couldn't care less about. Luke dreams of being on stage while doing B2B marketing work that feels completely meaningless. His coworkers all sip a red kombucha beverage and seem to have found purpose in this place. When his job seems threatened, and his future as a musician seems bleak, Luke decides to give the free kombucha a try. A feeling of commitment, focus, and belonging washes over Luke as he churns through creating a pitch deck for an upcoming client meeting. Unfortunately, the kombucha has a series of nasty side effects that grow and writhe inside of Luke. Kombucha is a short film that gives new meaning to being consumed by your work.
Kombucha! (2023) is a 7 min horror short film by Jake Myers. Kombucha is a story about a musician trapped in an office job he couldn't care less about. Selected for Portland Horror Film Festival (2024).
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Festival History
- Renegade Film Festival 2025
- Chicago International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Film Maudit 2.0 2024 - Shorts
- Portland Horror Film Festival 2024 - Short Films
