Maybe we are overreacting

Cut off from their squad after a failed monster hunt, mercenaries Ivor and Jackal have managed to survive.. for now. Trapped and running out of options, the two men are forced to make the ultimate survival choice - but who will give in?

  • Ulli Ackermann
    Director
    Maleficium
  • Vincent Kerschbaum
    Director
  • Vincent Kerschbaum
    Writer
    Little Angels
  • Ulli Ackermann
    Producer
    Maleficium
  • Vincent Kerschbaum
    Producer
  • Ulli Ackermann
    Key Cast
    "Ivor"
    Wonder Woman, Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation
  • Vincent Kerschbaum
    Key Cast
    "Jackal"
    The Wheel of Time, Elizabeth I
  • Ulli Ackermann
    Cinematographer
    Maleficium
  • Lampri Dimitriadi
    Thanks
  • Mylène Tissi
    Thanks
  • David Tatler
    Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Action
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ulli Ackermann, Vincent Kerschbaum

Ulli Ackermann is a London-based German actor and young director who has appeared in several notable films and television series. Ulli, who stands out with his martial arts expertise, stage fighting, and performance, lends his action-focused sensibilities to all his characters and productions. As a creative he is fluent in both English and German.

Vincent Kerschbaum is a dynamic, internationally-trained actor with a broad range of experience across film, television, and theatre. Active in the U.K., Germany, and Mexico, Vincent brings a unique blend of cultural perspectives and a proven ability to work in English, German, and Spanish (all to native standard), making him a versatile choice for multilingual productions.

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Director Statement

Ulli Ackermann and Vincent Kerschbaum, accomplished actors with extensive international experience, have joined forces to co-direct their first short film, Maybe We Are Overreacting.

Known for their work across film, television, and video games - Kerschbaum (The Wheel of Time, Elizabeth I) and Ackermann (Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Wonder Woman) - the pair used this project as a creative exercise to step behind the camera. Entirely producing this film as a two-man team, whilst simultaneously drawing on their shared backgrounds in acting through years of experience on set as cast members, this dynamic duo sought to explore their understanding of storytelling, performance, and cinematic techniques to bring their own vision to life in this joint directorial debut.

Both are avid fans of horror and action genres, which inspired much of the film’s tone and energy whilst also including a splash of dark humour. This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter in their artistic journeys.