Universe 25
Short Film (20 min) — Sci-Fi, Psychological Thriller
A determined woman, trapped by a mysterious entity, is forced into a psychological experiment where she will never know anyone longer than 30 days.
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“An awe-inspiring cinematic feat.”
“As good as a Sci-Fi short gets.”
Synopsis
Abducted by a mysterious entity, Mel is forced to participate in a bizarre psychological experiment. Trapped in “The Room,” she has one roommate, but each month, they vanish, replaced by someone new. With no hope of escape, she faces a life where she will never know anyone longer than 30 days. It’s difficult to say what’s worse: knowing that anyone she cares about will disappear, or that they might be replaced by someone worse.
Universe 25 is an allegory for a universal human dilemma: how can you find happiness when everything (and everyone) in life is transient? Where is hope in the face of relentless adversity? A must-watch for fans of sci-fi, psychological horror, and character-driven dramas alike.
Lead Cast
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Kelly Tappan
as Mel
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Kalen Parrott
as Antonio
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Josephine Valentina Clark
as Manon
The Team
Director
David Tappan
Director of Photography
Tommy Daguanno
VFX Artists
Ryan Sundberg, Colin Knighton, Eric Litwin
Writers
Kelly Tappan & David Tappan
Production Designer
Joey Ostrander
Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Design
Matteo Marciano
Producers
Andrew Reisfeld, Juan Herrera, Victor Lord, & David Tappan
Editor
Josh Beebe
Music Composer