Amir’s a Superhero

DIRECTOR: Jacquelyn Jamjoom
GENRE: Comedy
FORMAT: Short
STATUS: Development

SYNOPSIS:
A rag-tag group of comic book nerds, get busted by their boss for screwing around during work hours. When tasked with cleaning up their mess Chris, the ringleader of the pack, is given special admin access to the company server. Chris, obsessed with unmasking a reported vigilante superhero, notices some unusual patterns on Amir’s profile leading him to believe Amir must be the mysterious superhero. Chris drags his pals Kim and Trevor on a ridiculous hunt to catch Amir “in the act” hoping to become his superhero sidekicks.

Meanwhile, their jobs are on the verge of extinction if they don’t figure out a solution by the “Big Meeting”. Chris’ computer skills, the groups untapped superhero expertise and clues Amir leaves behind, lead Chris and his pals to a surprising discovery - Amir isn’t a superhero, he’s Muslim and prays twice a day during work hours. The truth comes out minutes before the company meeting. Luckily, the algorithm Chris created to track Amir is the solution they need to save the company just in the nick of time.