Seeking a DOP for our last trip a psychological thriller short film (21 pages) with a feature adaptation in active development. Logline: years after his younger brother drowned at the family's lakeside cabin, Chester returns to bury his estranged mother's ashes and finally walk away from the past. The letter she left behind, and the cabin itself, will not let him.
Production states: "Tonally in the lane of Ari Aster ("Hereditary", "Beau Is Afraid") and early Aronofsky. Character-driven, image-led, slow-burn.
Awards & Recognition: Finalist, New York Script Awards 2026; Semi-Finalist, Outstanding Screenplays Shorts Competition 2026; Semi-Finalist, HollyShorts Screenplay Competition 2025; Official Selection, "Hang on to Your Shorts!" Film Festival 2026; Official Selection, Sunny Film Festival 2025; Top 7% of 300,000+ projects on Coverfly (prior to platform closure).
Currently staffing up. DP attached. Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign in development."
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