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“The Ominous Project Universe Presents: The Devils Within”

Season 1, Episode 102 in the horror anthology.

Dawn Xavier and Roland Michaels, break into one of Georgia's highly secured mental institutions to rescue Dawn's husband, Shannon Xavier; taking him to a secluded location to meet with a exorcist & psychologist.

Hoping to capture on camera, proof that Shannon is indeed possessed to save him from the death penalty; Dawn and Roland soon realizes that Shannon's possession; is only the beginning to something far worse.

Shot entirely on an IPHONE 8PLUS; Witness the 2nd episode of the chilling "The Ominous Project Universe Presents" Anthology Series with "The Devils Within".

  • Shreco Bakari
    Director
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Shreco Bakari
    Writer
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Tonya Cole
    Executive Producer
    The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Ty June
    Producer
    The Ominous Project
  • Shreco Bakari
    Producer
    The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Jacob McCawley
    Key Cast
    "Dawn Xavier"
  • Shreco Bakari
    Key Cast
    "Shannon Xavier/Demons"
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Ty June
    Key Cast
    "Roland Michaels "
  • Tonya Cole
    Key Cast
    "Cynthia Jackson "
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Itoro Ekwere
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Aniyah Francis"
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File
  • Amanda Shanely
    Special FX
    The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • David Fesliyan
    Music Composer
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Shreco Bakari
    Editor
    The Ominous Project, The Ominous Project 2: Macabre File, The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Shreco Bakari
    Sound Mixing
    The Ominous Project Universe Presents: ISOLATION
  • Mayumi Lucas
    Featured Roles
    Security Guard May
  • Shania Dawson
    Featured Roles
    Security Guard Shanya
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Television
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 12, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    298 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 2020 Horror Movie Awards

    United States
    Semi-Finalist
  • Prague International Monthly Film Festival (July 2020)

    Czech Republic
    Official Selection
  • Prague International Monthly Film Festival (July 2020)
    Czech Republic
    Finalist - “Best Horror” & “Best Supporting Actor - Shreco Bakari”
  • Monthly Indie Shorts (July 2020)

    Official Selections
  • Kosice International Monthly Film Festival (July 2020)
    Slovakia
    Official Selection
  • Kosice International Film Festival (July 2020)
    Slovakia
    Finalist - “Best TV Series” & “Best Supporting Actor”
  • Indie Shorts Film Festival (August 2020)
    Orlando, FL
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Indie Shorts Film Festival (August 2020)
    Orlando, FL
    United States
    Winner: "Best Horror Picture", "Best Supporting Actor - Shreco Bakari" & "Best Web Series"
  • Screen Power Film Festival (July 2020)
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Screen Power Film Festival (July 2020)
    London
    Award Winner: “Best Production Design” (Shreco Bakari)
  • Vegas Movie Awards (August 2020)
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Vegas Movie Awards (August 2020)
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    Semi-Finalist - “Best Horror” & “Best Supporting Actor - Shreco Bakari”
  • Vegas Movie Awards (August 2020)
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    Finalist - “Best Horror Picture” & “Best Supporting Actor - Shreco Bakari”
  • Vegas Movie Awards (August 2020)
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    Winner: "Best Horror Picture"
  • Vegas Movie Awards (August 2020)
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    Winner: "Best Supporting Actor - Shreco Bakari"
  • Lift-Off Sessions (August 2020)
    London
    United States
    Official Selection
  • IndieX Film Festival (August 2020)
    Hollywood, CA
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • IndieX Film Festival (August 2020)
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    Semi-Finalist
  • Independent Shorts Awards (August 2020)
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Independent Shorts Awards (August 2020)
    Hollywood,CA
    United States
    Finalist
  • Atlanta Black Pride Film Festival 2020
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    Semi-Finalist
  • Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival (August 2020)
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • Top Indie Shorts

    Official Selection
  • Top Indie Shorts

    Nominee: Best Music, Best Actor (Shreco Bakari), Best Experimental Picture & Most Terrifying Picture
  • MONSTERFLIX Awards

    Official Selection
  • 2020 Lonely Wolf Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • 2020 Lonely Wolf Film Festival

    Nominee: Best Horror Picture
  • MONSTERFLIX Awards

    Nominee: Best Web Series
  • Diabolical Horror Film Festival 2020

    Official Selection
  • Diabolical Horror Film Festival 2020

    Winner: Best Web Series
  • African Smartphone Film Festival 2020
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    Africa Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Flight Deck Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Flight Deck Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    Finalist
  • Golden Wheat Awards

    Turkey
    Official Selection
  • 2020 Horror Movie Awards

    United States
    Award Winner: Honorable Mention - Bronze Award “Best Film”
  • The Film Contest 2020

    Official Selection
  • New Years Extravaganza by Lift Off Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • African Smartphone International Film Festival 2020
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    Winner: Best Horror Short Film
  • The Film Contest 2020

    Winner: Best Horror Film
  • Sunshine City Film Festival 2021
    St. Petersburg, FL
    United States
    January 14, 2021
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Sunshine City Film Festival 2021
    St. Petersburg, FL
    United States
    January 14, 2021
    World Premiere - Green Light Cinema
    Winner - Best Horror (1st Filmmaker to win at SCFF)
  • Best Indie Film Awards 2021
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Best Indie Film Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    Finalist
  • Madras Independent Festival

    India
    Quarter - Finalist
  • Best Indie Film Award - February 2021
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Horror Lust Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • Best Indie Film Award - February 2021
    London
    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Horror Short
  • Kalakari Film Festival 2021

    India
    Official Selection
  • Kalakari Film Festival 2021

    India
    Award Nominee
  • Dark Soul Fest 2021

    Official Selection
  • Nasty Frames Independent Film Festival 2021

    Official Selection
  • Queer Global Arts Festival 2021

    United States
    Official Selection
  • Gralha International Monthly Film Awards
    Gralha
    Brazil
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Shreco Bakari

Shreco Bakari was born on February 9, 1992 in Fayetteville, NC as the oldest and only boy of 3 siblings. He gained a love and fascination for horror through his grandparents, Clee White & Phyllis Gilmore, at a very young age. While writing, directing, producing and starring in his own horror film through his independent production company, Foreman Empire Productions, Bakari is also a fourth and fifth grade educator while also working in retail at Old Navy as a employee trainer.

His biggest inspirations are Wes Craven, R.L. Stine, John Carpenter, Stephen King, Jordan Peele, Michael B. Jordan & Keke Palmer.

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Director Statement

My work isn’t made for everyone. I’m not here to be liked, loved or applaud by many. I’m here to create differently and in the most unique and challenging way possible. My content isn’t meant to be accepted or even win many festivals and competitions but; to show you that there is more than one way to be successful. Following your own path. Eventually major people will see, and I’ll be all over your screens, theaters, talk shows, etc. That my friend, is staying true to your craft.

- Shreco Bakari, CEO Foreman Empire Productions