Road Trip

Road Trip is a 2018 comedy short written and directed by Jarrod Van Hauen, starring himself, Mike Barkhoff, and Ashtun O'Rourke.

Premise
Mike and Ashtun pick up Jarrod to go somewhere. As they drive further, he becomes progressively more annoying, until they snap on him and leave him when he has to pee. Jarrod runs to try and find home when Mike has a change of heart and decides to turn around and find him. Upon finding him, Mike tells Jarrod he has to be less annoying. They pick him up and begin driving again, when he starts to spin a fidget spinner. Mike and Ashtun both look back at him, screaming "No!"

Versions
Variations of the film exist, with an Uncensored, Censored, a Black and White, and, in 2021, a three year anniversary.

Reception
The film gained attention for it's comedy and camerawork. The editing was also commented on positively. It is considered one of the funniest efforts from the group and one of Van Hauen's best works. It received more favor than Van Hauen's prior short, "Bloodbath".