Freight

An original horror short film showcasing a character being haunted by an unknown source they later realize is gender dysphoria. Rylie has long been ignoring a looming Figure that plagues her, until she finds kinship in Sam, who seems to be going through the same struggles.

  • Parker Parent
    Director
  • Parker Parent
    Writer
  • Parker Parent
    Producer
  • Alex Kang
    Key Cast
    "Riley"
  • Angelina D'Elia
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Matthew Miller
    Key Cast
    "The Figure"
  • Parker Parent
    Post-Production
  • Will Sharp
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Horror, LGBTQIA+
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 18, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Trinity University
Director Biography - Parker Parent

Parker Parent is a student at Trinity University studying Film, Communication, and Geosciences. They began making films as a part of a class and haven't stopped since!

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Director Statement

This film is very meaningful to me, it pulls a lot from my personal experiences being trans. Specifically reflecting on the period of time where you know your trans but haven't quite accepted it yet, which for me was years long. I hope you enjoy!