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.”

Overly Honest Reviews

“As good as a Sci-Fi short gets.”

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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

  • Kelly Tappan

    as Mel

  • Kalen Parrott

    as Antonio

  • 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

Matteo Ruperto