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Isolated: A Short Film

A kid wakes up to find his parents missing, replaced by an AI in control of the whole house, refusing to let him leave.

  • Linken Ryan
    Director
    Axol: A Short Film
  • Linken Ryan
    Writer
  • Liam Milligan
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • JWA26
    Key Cast
    "Jamie"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Comedy, Horror
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 18, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Legend High School
  • Colorado Avant Garde Film Festival
    Denver, CO
    United States
    January 17, 2026
    Colorado Avant Garde Film Festival
    Special Jury Award
Director Biography - Linken Ryan

I'm an aspiring filmmaker currently in high school. Being both the founder and president of the Legend Film Club, I've worked on several projects involving film and hope to make a name for myself!

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Director Statement

Isolated is a film about the classic tale of evil AI, or is it...? I wanted to mix up a few genres and an interesting story with its own twists and turns along the way.