Experiencing Interruptions?

GHOSTED

In her first year of college, Stella's self-imposed isolation forms into literal invisibility. As she encounters a doppelgänger living the vibrant life she craves, she must confront her fears and find a way to connect with the world—or remain a ghost forever

  • Chloe Salman
    Director
  • Chloe Salman
    Writer
  • Marlysse Calling
    Writer
  • Monica Arechiga
    Producer
  • Molly O'shea
    Producer
  • Ava Martin
    Key Cast
    "Stella/ Clone"
  • Macy Bass
    Key Cast
    "Brooke"
  • Riley Ater
    Director of Photography
  • Justin Tyler Bowers
    Assistant Director
  • Kennedy Harris
    First Assistant Camera
  • Sanjay Nagar
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Ruth Tesfaye
    Production Designer
  • Amanda Roman-Ogg
    Production Assistant
  • Izabella Dean
    Production Assistant
  • Simone Parker
    Production Assistant
  • Marlysse Calling
    Script Supervisor
  • Emma Haynes
    Gaffer
  • Nora Collins
    Grip
  • Serena Eneliko
    Grip
  • Molly O'shea
    Hair and Makeup
  • Emma Davenport
    Sound Mixer
  • Rishav Shreeram
    Sound Mixer
  • Adam Aksoy
    Boom Operator
  • Riley Ater
    Colorist
  • Paul Lee
    Sound Designer
  • Paul Lee
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - George Mason University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Best of Film at George Mason University
    Fairfax
    United States
    April 29, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Mometu College Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    June 1, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Aspiring Minds Film Festival
    Pleasant Hill, CA
    United States
    November 22, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Thank You Film Festival
    Towson, MD
    United States
    December 1, 2025
    Award Winner
  • Filmmaker Sessions Volume 2

    Official Selection
Director Biography - Chloe Salman

Chloe Salman is a filmmaker, director, and editor whose work explores self-identity, mental health, and emotional isolation in the digital age. Her storytelling focuses on character-driven narratives that examine internal conflict and the psychological impact of modern technology.

Her short film GHOSTED received the Best Film award at the Thank You Film Festival and was an official selection of the Momentu College Film Festival and the Aspiring Minds Film Festival. The film was also recognized as Best of Film at George Mason University.

With a background in both production and post-production, Chloe brings a strong editorial sensibility to her directing work, emphasizing performance, atmosphere, and emotional realism. She is currently based in Los Angeles.

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Director Statement

I created GHOSTED as a way to explore how technology can complicate our relationship with ourselves. I was interested in how constant digital connection can heighten feelings of isolation, especially for people already struggling with their mental health.

The film was designed to feel intimate and internal, using performance, pacing, and atmosphere to reflect the psychological space of someone slowly losing clarity over who they are. My goal was not to make a statement about technology itself, but to examine how easily identity can become fragmented when isolation begins to replace self-understanding.