HAMBURGERS, HUSTLE & HOMAGE
He turned a cheeseburger with no cheese into a six-award sweep—and now “Hamburger” is headed to Portugal.
In this episode of the Richmond Film Network Podcast, host Lisa Giles sits down with Michael Thibodeau, creative director and co-founder of The Sunroom, to unpack how his team’s short film "Hamburger" dominated the 2025 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project. Thibodeau shares how a personal quirk inspired the story, how the DIY-born production collective evolved into a polished creative force, and how last-minute location and prop miracles—including a beloved dive bar and a vintage red car—helped shape the film’s distinctive style. Along the way, he reveals the behind-the-scenes magic of working with his sister, musician Deau Eyes, whose jingle won Best Original Music, and explains why collaboration, community, and a little Richmond love were the real keys to victory.
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