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Birthright

A young man discovers he's been left a mysterious cabin after the death of his abusive father. As he goes there to investigate, he finds something sinister waiting for him.

  • Tanner McChristian
    Director, Writer, and Cinematographer
    Somewhere In Nowhere, Butterfly
  • Danny Scott
    Assistant Camera Operators
  • Everly Pollard
    Assistant Camera Operators
  • Ason Smith
    Assistant Camera Operators
    Somewhere In Nowhere, SCP: Night Shift
  • Grace Hamilton
    Boom Operator
  • Jesse McChristian
    Producer
    Somewhere In Nowhere
  • Crystal Woodham
    Producer
  • Tanner McChristian
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
    Somewhere In Nowhere
  • Danny Scott
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Bryan Guarino
    Key Cast
    "The Executor"
    Somewhere In Nowhere, Forest Through the Trees
  • Jesse McChristian
    Key Cast
    "The Father (Body)"
  • Cody Hansen
    Key Cast
    "The Father (Voice)"
  • Gabriella Collins
    Key Cast
    "9-1-1 Operator (Voice)"
    There's a Body in the Trunk
  • Ezekiel Williams
    Key Cast
    "Young Nick (Voice)"
  • Agatha Pulma
    Key Cast
    "Young Sam (Voice)"
  • Alexis Jandayan
    Special Thanks
  • Richard Palmer
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon EOS 90D
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.33:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
    Fort Smith, AR
    United States
    October 24, 2024
    World Premiere
    Public Screening
  • NEA Big Read "Where We Live" Short Film Contest
    Fort Smith, AR
    United States
    April 29, 2025
    1st Place Winner
  • Fort Smith International Film Festival
    Fort Smith, AR
    United States
    August 8, 2025
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography

Filmmaker & photographer from Arkansas. I have always loved telling stories and creating worlds with compelling characters.

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Director Statement

"Birthright" is a story about abuse, truama, and how easy it is for a victim to convince themselves that they are the problem. I hope this film is able to communicate the complicated mental battle that every victim faces.