THE STUNT MAN. (Yawaskits Movies)

In the comedic short film “THE STUNT MAN” by YAWA SKITS, the story follows Khali, a man desperately seeking employment who inadvertently lands a dangerous job as a stunt double after a series of hilarious exaggerations on his resume.
The Encounter and the Resume
The film begins with Khali running into his old school friend, Francis, in front of a film production office [00:26]. Francis, who scouts for talent, assumes Khali is there for an acting role. Khali, desperate for any job, plays along. To boost his chances, Khali and his friend Cham craft a highly exaggerated resume, listing cinematic skills Khali doesn’t possess, such as martial arts, gymnastics, karate, and Taekwondo [06:29].
The “Twin” Revelation
During the audition, the director is impressed by Khali’s screen presence but notes he looks exactly like the lead star actor—too much like a twin to play his best friend [09:12]. Seizing on Khali’s “qualifications” in gymnastics and martial arts, the director offers him a role as a stunt double instead [09:53].
The 50-Foot Drop
Khali’s first stunt is far more terrifying than he anticipated. He is tasked with playing a victim of domestic violence who gets pushed off a railing and falls 50 feet down [14:00]. The stunt director informs him that he must land on a mattress because the professional air sack was broken by the previous stuntman—who also left a visible, “not even dry” bloodstain on the floor [14:27].
Pressure and Panic
Khali is paralyzed by fear, realizing his life is literally on the line for another person’s glory [10:46]. His friends, Cham and Francis, try to encourage him, telling him he “beats the odds” and that stunts are “calculated and controlled,” despite the evidence of the previous man’s injury [18:52]. Khali even signs an agreement to give Francis a percentage of his pay, trapping him further in the deal [17:01].
The Final Moment
On the day of the shoot, Khali’s panic is interpreted by the director as “fantastic acting” [21:05]. As the actress prepares to push him for the scene, Khali desperately tries to explain that the mattress has been moved or isn’t in the right place [21:20]. The film ends on a cliffhanger just as the director calls “Action,” leaving Khali’s fate—and his 50-foot drop—to the imagination of the viewers.