Experiencing Interruptions?

Alive

Two young people experiencing wildly different low points in their lives have a conversation about what it takes to be happy.

  • Tanner McChristian
    Director and Writer
    Birthright, Somewhere in Nowhere
  • Shyla Brown
    Cinematogrpher
  • Carolyn Young
    Editor
  • Aaron Krafft
    Sound Mixer
  • John Perdomo
    Chief Lighting Technician
  • John Dailey
    Producer
  • Crystal Woodham
    Producer
    Birthright, Inthralled
  • Moira Sisco
    Key Cast
    "Quinn"
  • Jarrod Gossett
    Key Cast
    "Riley"
  • Kaitlyn Elmer
    Key Cast
    "The Therapist"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 2, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Super 35, Canon
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Rogers Short Film Festival
    Rogers, Arkansas
    United States
    May 2, 2026
    Official Selection
Director Biography

Independent filmmaker based in Northwest Arkansas.

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Director Statement

"Alive" is about the emotionally complicated journey of recovering from trauma.