A repressed tough guy’s desire to get in touch with his feelings at a self-help seminar is put to the test when he encounters an unexpected adversary in the form of a mysterious bathroom sink.
Chet’s a tough guy who’s finally ready to grapple with his stunted emotional life. That’s why he's at an Emotional Wellness World (EWW) seminar, taking notes about vulnerability and honesty. But Chet’s desire to open himself up is put to an unexpected test when he encounters a very unusual plumbing fixture in the EWW restroom that will force him to confront some deep-seated issues. THE FAUCET is a twisted and uplifting comedy short about love, fear, and good hygiene, from the acclaimed team of writer Steve Young (Letterman, The Simpsons) and Tribeca & WGA Award-winning director Dava Whisenant (Bathtubs Over Broadway).
DAVA WHISENANT's directorial debut, the critically-acclaimed musical comedy BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY, garnered her the Best New Documentary Director award at the Tribeca Film Festival, a Writers Guild Award for Best Documentary Screenplay, and an ACE editing nomination. BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY was executive produced by Blumhouse, Impact Partners, and David Letterman, and is distributed by Focus Features. Dava has worked in both narrative & nonfiction film for more than 2 decades, with an emphasis on music and comedy. She recently completed 3 comedy pilots with her creative partner, former LETTERMAN writer Steve Young, and she directed 2 comedy shorts that won numerous Best Short and Best Comedy awards on the international festival circuit. In addition to writing and directing her own projects, Dava also enjoys assisting other filmmakers as an editing & story consultant and her recent work can be seen on HBO, FX, HULU, and Netflix. She is currently in post-production on a documentary she's directing about installation artist Thomas Jackson.
Stowe Story Labs 2025 - Short Film Production Grant Semifinalist
Director - Dava Whisenant
Writer - Steve Young
Producer - Tiffany Kimmel
Composer - McKenzie Stubbert
