James vs. His Future Self is a sci-fi comedy film that follows a brilliant but socially awkward young scientist named James. He is obsessed with the idea of time travel and spends his days tirelessly working on a machine that can make time travel possible.
One day, James is visited by his future self, a nihilistic and jaded version of himself who has come back in time to warn him to give up his dream of time travel. Future James tells him that if he continues down this path, it will only lead to pain and regret.
However, James is stubborn and refuses to give up his dream. This sets off a battle between his future self and present self, leading to a series of hilarious and unexpected situations.
Throughout the film, James learns valuable lessons about the importance of living in the moment and finding purpose beyond one's career. The film balances its comedic moments with deeper themes about the nature of time and the consequences of one's choices.
James vs. His Future Self stars Jonas Chernick as James and Daniel Stern as his future self. Written and directed by Jeremy LaLonde, the film premiered at the Whistler Film Festival in 2019 and has received positive reviews for its blend of humor and heart.