In the charming and awkwardly relatable comedy "Physical Touch," a simple favor spirals into a hilariously intimate misadventure. Directed by Kendra Baude, the film follows Jesse Montagna as a man whose life is upended when he agrees to help his friend, played by Nick Mestad, by posing as a professional cuddler for a client. What begins as a ridiculous scheme quickly becomes a surprisingly poignant journey as he meets his "client," portrayed by Yazmin Ramos, a woman seeking genuine human connection in an increasingly detached world. With his own skeptical friend, brought to life by Aakash Kesavarapu, watching the chaotic experiment unfold, the line between performance and reality blurs. This witty and warm-hearted short film explores the universal need for contact, delivering laughs and unexpected moments of tenderness as its characters navigate the vulnerable, and often absurd, pursuit of closeness.