OFF TRAIL | HORROR SHORT FILM

Описание: Logline: Four girls head into the woods for a carefree summer trip, but when one strays off alone, she encounters a seemingly helpful man whose kindness twists into violence. As her friends search for her, the stranger infiltrates their camp, leading to a nightmarish fight for survival that ends with a chilling revelation of his true nature.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
“OFF TRAIL” IS AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT FILM CREATED FOR ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
THIS PROJECT WAS SELF-FUNDED AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY CLASS OR INSTITUTION. THE PARK SCENES WERE FILMED HANDHELD IN AN OPEN PUBLIC AREA WITH A SMALL STUDENT CREW (TWO PEOPLE), CONDUCTED SAFELY AND RESPECTFULLY, WITHOUT THE USE OF PROPS, WEAPONS, EQUIPMENT, OR ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. ALL REMAINING SCENES WERE FILMED IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS AT PRIVATE RESIDENCE(S) (PROPS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ETC.) UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION AND PERMISSION OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE APARTMENT/ THE DIRECTOR AND HIS PARENTS, WHO ARE THE HOMEOWNERS. THE VEHICLE SCENE(S) WERE FILMED IN A STATIONARY CAR PARKED IN A PUBLIC AREA ADJACENT TO A PARK, WITH NO DRIVING OR TRAFFIC OBSTRUCTION. ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WERE OBSERVED. ALL ACTORS INVOLVED IN THIS PRODUCTION SIGNED RELEASE FORMS AND WAIVERS GRANTING FULL PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF THEIR IMAGE, LIKENESS, AND PERFORMANCE. SAFETY PROTOCOLS WERE FOLLOWED THROUGHOUT FILMING TO ENSURE A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. NO INDIVIDUALS, WILDLIFE, OR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WERE DISTURBED OR PLACED IN HARM’S WAY DURING ANY PART OF PRODUCTION. ALL MUSIC AND AUDIO USED IN THIS FILM ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED, AND ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. THE STORY, CHARACTERS, AND EVENTS DEPICTED ARE ENTIRELY FICTIONAL. ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ACTUAL PERSONS, LIVING OR DEAD, OR TO REAL EVENTS, IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL.

CANDID PRODUCTIONS 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

CAST:
Scared Girl: Allison Crain
Kaia: Sadie Whelehan
Sable: Catherine Shuster
Indira: Kaia Podd
Zadie: Emeli Armenta
Mysterious Man: Ryan Yerger
News Reporter: Daniel Colman
Lisa/Sable's Mom: Cameron Grace

CREW:
Director: Jayden Johnson
Producer: Jayden Johnson
Director of Photography: Jalen Banks
AC Operators: Ryan Olenyn, Marisa Molina, Shelby Jones
Production Assistants: Jeraly Casas, Kalyn Curtiss, Shelby Jones
Lighting: Trevor Tomlinson, Steven Kong, Kalyn Curtiss
Sound: Luis Ortiz, Trevor Tomlinson, Steven Kong
Makeup: Hailey Arner DeFrance, Anthony
Editors: Jayden Johnson, Xavier Rangel Perez, Guy Sayfan
Color: Jalen Banks

STORY BY:
Jayden Johnson

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