Alvin

Alvin

2025 · 11 min · Comedy, Family

During a hot summer afternoon, a peculiar, wide-eyed 5th grader asks his teacher for advice about telling his crush how he feels. They discuss different tactics, and, ultimately, the boy sort of gains the courage to overcome his fears... sort of. He also inspires the teacher to maybe ask out his own crush... sort of.

Directed by Nicholas Weinbach · Written by Nicholas Weinbach

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