Cocoa Love (Short Film)

A young couple's relationship is tested when a funeral for a loved one turns into a misadventure of mayhem, secrets and surprises. This award winning short film written and directed by James Bland stars Keir Thirus, Jahmela Biggs, Frenchie Davis, Kelly Hawthorne and Jason Rodgers.

[@NikiaDelaney]

I cried so hard at the "Why lawd take me!" Great funny, and sweet short!

[@RomaineDavy]

Hahahah!!!! Funny

[@3rdeyetwaa]

Im cracking up. Totally thought the "she" in the beginning was really a person. like her mother or some female not a DOG. OMG. lol. This was hilarious and adorable.

[@taylaharbin3429]

Right I'm telling you I thought it was her mom lol

[@godsent246ify]

Lmbo!!!!! "Your weave looks good.....I've been to quite a few black funerals" I'm dying over here

[@TheSmokeWatcher]

Okay I died when I realized it was a dog😭😭😭✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@birdydun]

lmfaoooooooooooo that white lady though rofllllll
"honey that's cocoa love" rofl
this was nicely done and funny

[@babybelle32a]

That was good. It's always a treat to find well written and acted short films. Thanks, and please post more.

[@missxsx]

Lmao! The white lady was awesome. Love the short film.

[@2Brian]

"Your weave looks GOOD!"

[@NickoseLayne]

This film is amazing. really great work. Script, acting, camera... everything works!

[@thatsjalisa1935]

This was simply beautiful!

[@lyrichinton6937]

Great actors, and interesting film! I am also an aspiring writer/filmmaker! Keep up the good work!!!@James Bland

[@LaKyshaMack]

I laughed so hard. I love James Bland's work!

[@Mrjaycarl32]

THAT DOG WAS THE BOMB! LMBO!

[@yofly1675]

'Nilla sista with the dog was hilarious!!!! Props, man.

[@ebbygal1111]

Lord why Cocoa!! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy LORD!!! Lmaoooooooooo!! xD

[@enochclarke597]

Lol..."Lawd, take me"...Best line ever...lol

[@kistole28]

This film was absolutely hilarious 👋👋😂😂😂😂

[@nixx03]

Enjoyed this so much!!

[@blastoffasia9505]

The white woman had me CRINE LMAOOOO

[@ladyBloom.]

"Same thing!" Love that!! Love that message.

[@moitshepisparkles]

HAHHAHAHA And i though one of her parent passed away ....that funny moment when i saw the pic of a dog hehehhe love this

[@Chinkee_Nellie]

Glad I stumbled upon this ..great story..rekindled my Faith in Love

[@jazmindax2255]

When the lady walked in with the box, I just knew it was about on and popping. lol

[@Yemms]

Such a refreshing and hilarious short film! The way I had my hand over my mouth when I realised it was a funeral for a mutt LOL!!!

[@ms.dekatur7082]

Robin!!!! We miss you girl

[@teeciewalk]

Love it go James can't wait to see what's next!!

[@iamwalkingbyfaith]

I thought that this was great. Funny and it held my attention the whole 11 min. Good work!

[@eccentriclullaby1357]

This was so funny and sweet. Great short film! Beautiful lead actress ♥️♥️♥️

[@justanotherangryblackgirlt3921]

The neighbor tho🤣

[@DapperDirector_]

I saw this a few years back i did not know this was you! Your growth as a director is inspiring bro

[@reginalee6883]

Well hello Frenchie... and this was too funny. Well done...

[@cocoasheabutta1]

Awesome job, James!!

[@elleseals2433]

"Cocoa was FAMILY!"

[@TheChanel50]

The man is a great actor!

[@WatchMeMsCali]

lol i love this and glad the end was positive...inspired!

[@itsphoenixyeyo4668]

Aww...That was good...Great Job...

[@StreetBreeze]

lmfao I loved this !! The white lady and the big black lady was funny af !! A+ from me

[@nfrance100]

Very nice. The neighbor with the dog was funny.

[@mvblood]

I locwd it!!!! This was awesome and too funny. I love the humor in this film, and yes awkward is just as funny!!

[@ladyla0119]

Seriously, I can't lol this had me cracking up at work

[@Dimechanel]

LMFAOOOOOOOO once I seen the picture of the dog I knew this was gonna be funny😭

[@kevinplan3812]

cute; loved it James

[@CrystalJanelleTV]

Funny Film.....I enjoyed it!!

[@00Grine]

Good work....hope to see more!

[@tamarasanouge7743]

she reminds me of Kimberly Elis she a Beautiful actress

[@trazeous]

I think I lost it at 6:22; she is a fool!!! LOL

[@hotdrumchick]

At the beginning, girl didn't have one tear falling from her eye, lol!

[@nejatac]

"wwwhyyy gawd--whyyy cocoa-take ME" lmbo this is cute/funny!

[@cocoasheabutta1]

2 minutes and I'm loving it! !!

[@aliveandconnected]

This was hilarious!

[@aringr1]

I enjoyed that. I did laugh out loud.

[@toadette11]

LOL this was pretty funny. that look the white girl gave that guy in the end LOLOL

[@faithh6303]

Love it! Great acting and awesome production💕

[@cynthia35694]

THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE, I'M THINKING SHE WAS MISSING HER MOM! AND IT'S COCOA WOW!

[@cyinergist]

Great production value. The white lady was hilarious.

[@DeaconsChronicles]

Say it ain't so...not Cocoa!! LOL (Got me at work trying not to laugh to loud)

[@Emmjaye4life]

Great job.....I look forward to more of your work......

[@iiSoBrandnue1]

lmaoo lawwddd why cocoaaa !!

[@nikkiashful]

This was hella funny!

[@RaeSincerely]

haa, I love the white neighbor! This film was peculiar, though I enjoyed it.

[@IndianHoney]

Thoroughly Enjoyed! : )

[@coffeewhitepictures7972]

great movie bra, though i would really love to read one of your scripts to see how you tabled all these things, am a writer myself

[@obey_rocilsonwell-dressedm6961]

White woman was right "there's nothing like black love

[@msmurphy112]

This needs more views.

[@jessicascott.83]

Too funny! This was cute! 😊

[@myieshafreeman3363]

Hahaha I laughed so hard 😂

[@ziakalyan]

WTF only 248 views??? This is awesome, it deserves a couple million! I thought it was pretty good. I'm an upcoming filmmaker myself, and this is GOOD

[@Enchantment164]

Okay this was really good,

[@lightskinbruh]

This made my night, toooo funny.

[@TheRealAshleyTucker]

Lmao! A fukn dog??!!? Im over it! Lol, tht shit craay!

[@YourLBN]

Pretty good.Keep up the craft JB

[@PrettyGirlGoddess]

Ok this was pretty good lol

[@1hundredpercentblack388]

THIS REALLY WAS FUNNY I ENJOYED THIS!!!

[@bambamwilliams32]

Lol good job y'all this was to funny y'all keep it up.

[@royalstarr1]

+James Bland I love your work. What type of camera do you use and what budget friendly camera would you recommend for the budget conscience.

[@wildboy700]

2:13 seconds, that moment where you said "dafuq".LOL

[@jazzyc22]

Lady with the dog was really funny.

[@86925Productions]

Great job! I enjoyed it.

[@richard9536318]

great short film

[@DJSmooveGeezy14]

This Was Actually Good..& Had A Decent Sense of humor..I Liked it..

[@chickka97]

The white lady is hilarious. R.I.P. Cocoa, IDK what I'd do when my dog dies

[@GracefullyKaren]

Lol funny.Short & Sweet

[@mskane808]

the white lady had me rolling

[@royalstarr1]

James Bland I love your work. What type of camera do you use and what budget friendly camera would you recommend for the budget conscience.

[@trq155]

that was good keep em coming

[@cocoasheabutta1]

Lisa is hilarious! !! Is that the white girl's name? I'm cracking up! !

[@AllAboutAliciaa]

Why so short?! Ugh. I loved this.

[@CecilyJamelia]

Why so much animosity towards the neighbor? When I heard, "you've done enough" I thought she may have been responsible for Cocoa's death...lol

[@Angie-tj6tz]

Cecily Jamelia TV lol

[@MrsCarlton24]

This was really good!

[@supersaiyanslice]

yall funny for this yo lol!

[@DiaryOfaManeAddict]

The fans though lol 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kimberlykiner5870]

I'm baffled.

[@nycolbebraddy]

That white neighbor is cracking me up!

[@PrettyGirlGoddess]

Man I'm about to log out. They talking about a damn dog

[@michkealcross4266]

I am dying laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Dimechanel]

Lols the music😍😍😍

[@jasminemichellethomas]

OMG!! the white girl was hilarious

[@bruin9507]

Funny sweet short.

[@prettyboyerin8879]

make more lol I like it

[@mljb5439]

This is just too much! LMAO!