Dash of a Lifetime

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.