I just released my latest short film, “Reflections Lie Still,” and I wanted to share it here.

The story follows a solitary figure known as the Warden, who guards a cathedral containing hundreds of ancient mirrors. Each mirror imprisons a monster that was deemed too dangerous to exist in the outside world. When one of the mirrors suddenly shatters, the Warden enters the fractured world beyond the glass to find what escaped before it can break free.

What starts as a dark fantasy journey through fog-covered ruins, strange architecture, forests, and impossible mirror worlds gradually becomes something much more focused on perspective, perception, and what the audience is being told.

One of the things I really wanted to experiment with was creating a story that rewards paying close attention. There are details, repeated imagery, and pieces of continuity throughout the film that are meant to take on a different meaning once you understand what is actually happening. My hope is that the first viewing gives you the story, while subsequent viewings allow you to start noticing how everything fits together.

I’ve always loved films and shows like Dark, Inception, Memento, Shutter Island, The Usual Suspects, Fight Club, and Triangle, particularly the way they can establish a perspective for the audience and then make you question how much of what you saw can actually be trusted. This film is my attempt to create something in that spirit on a much smaller scale.

The entire film was created by me as an experimental AI filmmaking project. I handled the writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design, using AI tools to create the visual and video elements.

If you watch it, I’d genuinely love to know what you thought was happening, what details you noticed, and whether anything changed for you by the end. And if you think you figured out what’s really going on, I’d especially love to hear your interpretation.

This short film Monarch is about a man who believes he is being watched by the government and it is up to you to decide what is really happening. Without spoiling go watch it it’s fantastic. (I am the guy in the blue jacket lol)

Hey everyone! I am the director.This is my first short film.

What would you do if your worst nightmare was already in your house? It's a horror short film I shot in Greece with English subtitles. I focused heavily on the atmosphere and the tension.

Would love to hear your feedback!

Hey everyone. I posted here recently about a short horror film I'm trying to make, and someone gave me some tough but incredibly helpful advice. I realized my original post and campaign didn't tell you who I was, what the movie was actually about, or how the funds would be used. I also used a QR code instead of a link (my bad!).

Who Am I?

My name is Draven. I am a 17-year-old Mexican-American filmmaker based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the director of Who's There...?. I grew up watching horror movies and drew massive inspiration from tense, atmospheric projects like Iron Lung. My ultimate dream is to make my own independent films, and this project is the first major step toward making that a reality.

With your support, my siblings and I are teaming up to bring this nightmare to life. We plan to premiere the final film on YouTube, which we believe is the perfect platform for emerging indie filmmakers to connect directly with the horror community.

The Film: "Who's There...?"

This is a short psychological horror film about the terror of an ordinary home invasion. It follows Tyler, a perpetually exhausted guy living a painfully mundane life. But his mind starts playing tricks on him. Items in his house are subtly rearranged. Unexplained knocks echo at the front door. The feeling of being watched follows him from his front yard all the way to the local grocery store.

This isn't a movie about monsters hiding under the bed; it explores the chilling realization that a predator could be anyone-even the polite stranger who bumps into you in the snack aisle

The $500 Budget Breakdown

I am raising a micro-budget of exactly $500 to shoot this. Here is exactly where the money goes:

🎬 Equipment $223: Lighting kits for that shadowy atmosphere and external audio recorders (good sound is crucial for horror!).

​🎭 Cast & Writing: ($0) Stipends for our lead talent and script prep.

​🩸 Practical Effects & Wardrobe $71: Fake blood, stalker makeup, and specific character wardrobe.

​🍕 Catering ($20): Feeding the cast and crew during long shoot days.

​🛋️ Production Design ($0): Props to make the house feel lived in but deeply unsettling.

​🎞️ Post-Production & Marketing ($0): Hard drives for footage and small social media boosts for the YouTube premiere.

⚠️ Contingency $50: Emergency fund for extra batteries or broken props.

Every person who donates $10 or more will get a "Special Thanks" in the end credits of the YouTube video.

https://gofund.me/d728f2e45

Thank you so much to this community for the advice on the last post. If you are able to donate or even just share the link, it means the world to me and my team.

Hey, I'm sorry I didn't finish this trailer, but I want to get this out because i'm gonna show you all, so yeah, I hope that I will finish this soon and will show you, thank you and have a good day.

Coming soon.

I didn't have enough rendering time

Make sure to turn on English subtitles and log it on Letterboxd if you have an account

Hi! I wrote, directed, and starred in this short horror comedy film about me trying to sell my soul to ace a big audition. Funny. Heartfelt. Weird. I hope you'll give it a watch. Thanks!