Experiencing Interruptions?

Dead Air

Shortly after receiving a vintage radio as a birthday gift from her husband, Julie begins to hear mysterious coded messages. As she struggles to figure out the meaning – she also has to convince her dismissive husband Roger to believe the ominous warnings.

  • Brad Etter
    Director
  • Ashleigh Marie Thornton
    Writer
  • Ashleigh Marie Thornton
    Producer
  • MarLee Candell
    Key Cast
  • Douglas Leal
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Suspense, Thriller, Horror
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Bleedingham Horror Film Festival
    Bellingham, Washington
    United States
    October 29, 2023
    World Premiere of Rough Cut
    Official Selection
  • Culver City Film Festival
    Culver City, California
    United States
    December 6, 2023
    World Premiere of Final Cut
    Official Selection
  • Pasadena International Film Festival
    Pasadena, California
    United States
    April 5, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Rutherford Film Festival
    Rutherford, New Jersey
    United States
    May 23, 2024
    East Coast Premiere
    WINNER - Best Music & Score
  • Malibu Film Festival
    Malibu, California
    United States
    May 26, 2024
    Online Streaming Premiere - Limited Engagement
    FINALIST - Audience Awards
  • First Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 1
    Pinewood Studios, Iver, United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    May 27, 2024
    Official Online Streaming Selection - Limited Engagement
  • Santa Paula Film Festival
    Santa Paula, California
    United States
    July 28, 2024
    Ventura County Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Rhode Island International Film Festival
    Providence, Rhode Island
    United States
    August 6, 2024
    SEMI-FINALIST
  • 307 International Film Festival
    Laramie, Wyoming
    United States
    August 31, 2024
    Wyoming Premiere
    WINNER - Best USA Sci-Fi Film
  • Simi Valley Film Festival
    Simi Valley, California
    United States
    September 7, 2024
    WINNER - Best Horror/Sci-Fi
  • Soo Film Festival
    Sault Saint Marie, Michigan
    United States
    September 13, 2024
    Midwest Premiere
    Official Selection
  • A Pecan Pickling Film Festival
    Windsor, North Carolina
    United States
    September 14, 2024
    North Carolina Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Sugar Loaf Film Festival
    Chester, New York
    United States
    October 5, 2024
    New York Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Ozarks Film Summit & YonderFest
    Springfield, Missouri
    United States
    October 10, 2024
    Honorable Mention
  • The Great Film Club - Reel Ladies Night
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    November 9, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Cecil County Independent Film Festival
    North East, Maryland
    United States
    November 15, 2024
    Maryland Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Erie International Film Festival
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    United States
    December 6, 2024
    Official Online Streaming Selection - Limited Engagement
  • Santa Clarita International Film Festival
    Santa Clarita, California
    United States
    December 13, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Fort Myers Film Festival
    Fort Myers, Florida
    United States
    May 17, 2025
    Florida Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Fort Smith International Film Festival
    Fort Smith, Arkansas
    United States
    August 9, 2025
    Arkansas Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Brad Etter