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CELLAR DOOR

An experimental film focusing on a man combating his obscured surroundings.

  • SLEEPINFEAR
    Director
  • Stephanie Akers
    Producer
  • Kysannte Dunlap
    Producer
  • Kancy Burgos
    Producer
  • Jacob Pearson
    Producer
  • Daniel Miller
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Experimental, Creature
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    H.264, AAC
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1920 × 1014
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Green Beacon Gallery Short Film Fest
    Greensburgh, PA
    United States
    May 3, 2024
    Screening
  • ONED art/experimental film festival

    China
    August 20, 2024
    Honor Mention/Official Selection
  • Serbest International Film Festival (SIFF)
    Kishinev
    Moldova, Republic of
    September 5, 2024
    Semi-Finalist
  • Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention
    Long Beach, CA
    United States
    July 26, 2024
    Offical Selection
  • Latest Visions presents: Halloween Special
    Belfast
    Ireland
    October 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network
    Pinewood Studios
    United Kingdom
    September 23, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Mr. Smalls Café Horror Film Festival
    Millvale, PA
    United States
    October 4, 2024
    Screening
Director Biography - SLEEPINFEAR

For 23 years Chris Pearson has been working in the entertainment industry in both practical and digital application. He specializes in grip, gaffing, and editing for digital film but has been crafting special effects and props for years.

Majority of his works are in commercial, short film, and video marketing. While in Los Angeles he worked on music videos for P.O.D., Mod Sun, Amon Amarth, AND Veil of Maya. Chris currently operates under SLEEPINFEAR making horror art, props, and special effects gags.

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Director Statement

This project took a little over 3 years to make. Every possible setback imagined in creating this short film happened. The idea was to do something different. Experimental.

Those who have watched CELLAR DOOR question everything on the meaning. The meaning is what you see and interpret. There are no wrong answers only differences of opinion.