With Friends Like These...

With Friends Like These... is a romantic comedy about a college student who is pressured by his eccentric group of friends into going on a blind date. As he deals with the stress and anxiety of the situation, his companions provide him with questionable advice that only adds to his worries.

The film was written and directed by Reuben Ward, who also produced the project alongside Martin Ward through RBN Productions. Ward takes on the lead role of Chris, appearing alongside Amy Rogers as Amber, Chakile Carter as Nathan, James Matthews as Lucas, Kenzie Oliver as Henry, and Oliver Bartram as Jonny. This short film has a runtime of 17 minutes and was released on May 23, 2026.