DoorDash and Hartbeat, the global comedy company founded by Kevin Hart, have released “Dash of a Lifetime,” a 13-minute companion film to “Livestream from Hell,” the new horror comedy starring Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat and Druski. Directed by Nate Edwards of Invisible Collective, the short takes a character introduced in the feature and builds an entirely new story around what was happening on the other side of the door.
“Livestream from Hell” is now streaming on Prime Video and follows Hart, Cenat and Druski through a livestream gone wrong inside a mansion. Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Kam Patterson enters the story as Darryl the Dasher, whose deliveries of food, balloons, and a first aid kit pull him into the events unfolding inside.
Those brief appearances became the framework for “Dash of a Lifetime.” Hartbeat approached Invisible Collective with the idea of building a standalone short around Patterson’s character, with key moments designed to intersect directly with the events of the larger film. Working with writer Thembi Banks, Invisible helped develop the story around those existing story points, creating a parallel narrative that follows the same night from the Dasher’s perspective.
“This was a true collaboration with Hartbeat from the very beginning,” shares Edwards. “We were in the weeds together building this character and figuring out how his story could weave in and out of the larger film. Because that world was evolving as we were shooting, we had to stay really fluid, which made the process incredibly fun. Having 13 minutes gave us the rare opportunity to build a character and storyline people could genuinely get invested in.”
That “film within a film” structure carried through production. The two productions overlapped for a day of shooting, allowing key moments to be captured from each story’s perspective. Invisible then continued on its own shooting schedule to build out the world beyond the mansion and complete the Dasher’s side of the night.
“This rare blend of Hollywood entertainment, feature films, brand partnership, and comedy is a breakthrough for all parties involved,” shares Invisible Collective EP Sam Kelly. “We see it as the path forward to help break through in a time where the marketplace is full of content. We’re really proud of the work on this project and the final result.”
“Dash of a Lifetime” was produced by Hartbeat’s studio and Invisible Collective in partnership with DoorDash. The film is available now on LOL Network and Kam Patterson’s YouTube channels. “Livestream from Hell,” directed by David Janoff and produced by Hartbeat, 4Lifers Entertainment and OBB Pictures, is now streaming on Prime Video in the U.S. at no additional cost with a Prime membership.
CREDITS
Director: Nate Edwards
Writer: Thembi Banks
Story Producer: Christian Jones
Producer: Sam Kelly Jr.
Line Producer: Lucas Ford
Director of Photography: Andy Hoffman
Cast
Darryl: Kam Patterson
Shaya: Loren Lott
Parking Officer: Daphnique Springs
Security Guard: Shapel Lacey
Danny: James Taku Leung
Older Gentleman: Joseph Callari
Matt: Brett T. Friedmann
Angry Woman: Jennifer Popagain
Art Neighbor: Gabe Fonseca
Brand: Doordash
Head of Global Brand and Creative: Jennifer Richardi
Head of Global Brand Partnerships, Events & Hospitality: Ariel Gambardella
Entertainment Partnerships Lead: Francesca Pinelli
Senior Brand Strategist: Leigh Mosley
Special Thanks: Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, Emery Barnes
Agency: Hartbeat
SVP, Brand Partnerships and Strategy: Tina Maher
VP, Production: Harold Beron
Special Thanks: Janina Lundy, Joshua Smith, Bree Statesman
Production: Invisible Collective
Co-Founder: Stephen “Dr.” Love
Co-Founder: Justin Polk
Co-Founder: Mel Jones
President / COO: Xavier Melendez
Creative / Executive Producer: Sam Kelly Jr.
Staff Production Supervisor: Kelly Williams
Special Thanks: Christian Nolan Jones
Editorial: Session City
Editor: Duncan Shepherd
Executive Producer: Starr Session
Executive Producer: Susan Munro
Visual Effects : Paul Song
Colorist: Paul Byrne
Sound and Mixing Engineer: Blake Aaron Henderson
