Duck Butter (2018) Apr 2026

(2018) is an independent experimental romantic comedy-drama directed by Miguel Arteta and co-written by its lead star, Alia Shawkat. The film explores the messy, often disappointing reality of "fast-forwarding" intimacy to bypass the performative stages of modern dating. Core Premise

Independent comedy-drama with an "improv-vérité" style. Duck Butter (2018)

Two strangers, (Shawkat) and Sergio (Laia Costa), meet at a club and, disillusioned by the dishonesty of traditional dating, make a pact to spend 24 uninterrupted hours together. Their experiment involves having sex every hour and remaining completely honest about their thoughts and feelings to see if they can achieve genuine connection in a single day. Production and Style Two strangers, (Shawkat) and Sergio (Laia Costa), meet

It debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2018, before its wider release by The Orchard. Key Cast and Crew Duck Butter (2018) Key Cast and Crew Duck Butter (2018)