Living From Work

Nominated for:Best Short Comedy

Film Info

Film Year: 2024

Film Duration: 8 min

Country: Canada

Language: English

Director

Zak Mroueh

Film Category
Synopsis

To lure her staff back, visionary CEO Karen Sly pioneers a revolutionary return-to-office policy that takes hybrid work to an extreme. Employees are required to live in the office seven days a week, blurring the lines between work and home. As the staff grapples with the absurdity of living from work—where the office becomes home and personal boundaries blur—they face bizarre challenges like homeschooling their kids in meeting rooms and attending Christmas Day brainstorming sessions. The perks? No mortgage, no commute, no grocery bills. This darkly comedic satire explores the absurdity of post-pandemic corporate culture as companies increasingly mandate a return to the office. Through humor and sharp commentary, the film highlights the growing tension between what employers and employees want in the modern workplace. It’s truly a short film about work-life imbalance.