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Cult for a Day

When two college roommates sign up for a one day cult-simulation experience, mayhem ensures. They discover the true depth of their friendship as they struggle to escape from this not-so-simulated cult.

Cult for a Day is a short comedic thriller inspired by escape room adventures.

  • Candace Bruce
    Director
  • Candace Bruce
    Writer
  • Jaci Alysa Herron
    Producer
    Dust
  • Leigh Loureiro
    Key Cast
    "Grace"
  • Courtney Monier
    Key Cast
    "Avery"
  • Conner Paulson
    Key Cast
    "Pal"
  • Kaleb Norman
    Key Cast
    "Father Priscilla"
  • Teri Austin
    Key Cast
    "Priscilla"
    Counting to 1000
  • Marlena McReynolds
    Associate Producer
  • Collin O'Connell
    Director of Photography
  • Paul Johnson
    Sound Designer
  • Jaci Alyssa Herron
    Editor
    Dust
  • Makayla Mardanbigi
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 13, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • 2019 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts
    Las Vegas
    United States
    April 7, 2019
    3rd Place -- Student Scriptwriting Competition
  • 2nd European Cinefest Golden Nika
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    September 20, 2019
Director Biography - Candace Bruce

Candace Bruce graduated from the Electronic Arts Program at Missouri State University in May 2019. She wrote and directed the short comedy, Cult for a Day, as her senior project.

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