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Toby's Dating Show
Reality Game Show
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 52:12 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Toby Bresnahan, Antonia Butka, Dondre Black, Adia Davis, Cornell Franklin-Smith, Robert Lawson, Ben Tree Levy, Mac Vaverka
A crazy, fun-filled production, hosted by the lovely Antonia ‘Toni’ Butka. Cozy up with some friends and family for the challenges, performances, laughs, eliminations, and more that await you.
Media Installation Project
Following 4 different interviewees of various ages, each of their embarrassing moments is told through dramatic reenactments.
Fancy Feast Fiasco
Year of Production: 2022
Runtime: 4:09 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Arthur Bresnahan, Dana Delaney, and Paxon Bresnahan
A recreated imagining of Arthur Bresnahan's embarrassing story of a date at a fancy restaurant turned wild.
Preposterous Parking Predicament
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 2:48 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Terri Bresnahan, Melaina Laurent, Deagan Stoner, Toby Bresnahan, Mahdi Tiry Garcia, Henry Golden
A dramatic reenactment of Terri Bresnahan's unfortunate experience backing out a large vehicle from a crowded parking lot.
Misclick of Misfortune
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 1:42 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Antonia Butka, Rachel Manlubaton
A vivid imitation of Antonia Butka's party experience when she accidentally reveals a picture not meant for her romantic interest's eyes.
A Chaotic Collision
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 1:13 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Margot Bresnahan, Toby Bresnahan, Terri Bresnahan, Brian Bresnahan, Keaton Bresnahan
A visual retelling of Margot Bresnahan's acquaintance with a pole as she gets distracted by her phone on a walk.
Music Videos
Calling All the Music Videos
Year of Production: 2024
Running Time: 5:04 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Bri Gartrell
A Complicated Song by Weird Al
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 4:11 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Owen Espinosa
Remake of Weird Al's White and Nerdy
Year of Production: 2018
Running Time: 3:35 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Toby Bresnahan
Remake of This is Halloween from A Nightmare Before Christmas
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 4:24 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Short Films/Skits
Drunk Discoveries
Year of Production: 2024
Running Time: 9:02 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: James Pratt, Antonia Butka
"Drunk Discoveries" tells the tale of how a lonely alcoholic's life spirals further out of control when he discovers a tiny woman living inside his walls, stealing his things. Now, he must decide whether to drive her out or embrace the strange companionship he's been missing.
Buddy Discovers L.A.
Year of Production: 2025
Running Time: 9:02 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Toby Bresnahan
During my freshman year of college, I created Buddy Discovers Chicago, so I thought it would be fitting to conclude my senior year with a similar project. I was able to end my college career in the city of Los Angeles, and got to meet so many cool and talented people during my stay. This video will forever serve as a glimpse into my time in California and the people I was able to collaborate with.
The 10-Minute Comedy Hour
Year of Production: 2025
Running Time: 7:35 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Wyatt Menci, Annie Kleven, & Channing Scott
A TV production class final consisting of two comedic sketches, one written by Nick Harvey and the other from the Key & Peele sketch, "A Wise Bully". This was filmed all in one take with a multicam setup.
Buddy Discovers Chicago
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 5:22 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Toby Bresnahan
A recreation of the beloved Buddy the Elf's journey through New York, but in Chicago. Watch Buddy discover what the city is all about with a whimsical compilation of adventures.
To Not Grieve Alone
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 2:15 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Jillian Sussman, Megan Hewitt, Brian Bresnahan, and Owen Widuch
Enjoy a touching story about a young teenager who loses her friend, Owen, to suicide. She refuses to attend his funeral, ashamed that what had happened was her fault. Reminiscing about the happy memories she had with Owen and her other friend, Megan, she must decide to be there for Megan or to stay at home.
Most Embarrassing Moment-Fancy Feast Fiasco
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 4:09 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Arthur Bresnahan, Dana Delaney, and Paxon Bresnahan
A recreated imagining of Arthur Bresnahan's embarrassing story of a date at a fancy restaurant turned wild.
A Close Encounter
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 1:30 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Annie Kleven and Zayd Puzon
A no dialogue short of a young woman and a young man walking through a parking garage.
Music Videos
As Crew
Lakeview-Puddlejumper
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 4:20 minutes
Directed by: Cyn-Ean Yu
Starring: Soleil Engin, Maxwell Macgibbon, and Hannah Wilson-Black
Role: Grip/Gaffer & PA
I'm Thinking of Ending Things-Pinksqueeze
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 3:30 minutes
Directed by: Cyn-Ean Yu
Starring: Ava, April, Anna, and Logan
Role: PA & Set Decorator
Caiste Del Cielo-Mila La Morena
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 3:02 minutes
Directed by: Cyn-Ean Yu
Starring: Mila La Morena
Role: 2nd AC, Grip/Gaffer, Art Department
Sofia I'm Sorry-Jesse Detor
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 2:25 minutes
Directed by: Cyn-Ean Yu
Starring: Jesse Detor
Role: Grip
The Cure-Sweet Hudson
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 2:11 minutes
Directed by: Cyn-Ean Yu
Starring: Oscar, Sean, Jaden, Cole
Role: Set Decorator
Experimental Production II
Reveries
An Experimental Short Film
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 7 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Toby Bresnahan, Melaina Laurent, Mac Vaverka
Logline: While waiting at a bus stop, a college student slips into a series of surreal and vivid daydreams that both comfort and disturb them, reflecting their internal struggles with boredom, anxiety, and longing. Motivated by questions of mental escape and the contrast between the inner and outer world, the project explores how imagination helps us survive mundane environments.
A Lovely Coincidence
Music Video & Documentary
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 4:25 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Oscar Rodriquez, Rachel Manlubaton
Logline: A touching tale about an artist and his girlfriend, exploring his songwriting process and how he and his girlfriend have influenced one another.
Hair
Ritual Action Documentation
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 2:00 minutes
Directed by: Toby Bresnahan
Starring: Antonia Butka, Annie Kleven
Logline: Hair, in its many textures, shapes, styles, and lengths, is something almost everyone can relate to. Simple moments of hair care and managing our appearances are explored in this short piece.
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