Nora's Cafe

Alex, a college student in New York, stumbles upon a buzzing late-night cafe and discovers not only the best coffee he’s ever tasted but also Nora, the charming and beautiful young owner of the cafe. Night after night, Alex can’t help but return to the coffee shop. He is not only enchanted by the glowing aura radiating off of Nora but also by the magical atmosphere and the addictive coffee.

What Alex doesn’t seem to notice are the strange purple spots appearing not only on him, but the regulars as well. His attraction to Nora only grows stronger as time passes, and drives him to uncover a disturbing secret hidden behind closed doors.

Nora’s Cafe is a slow-burning, mysterious thriller where comfort twists into control, and the dangers of things that taste too good to be true.

  • Michaela Friedlander
    Director
  • Michaela Friedlander
    Writer
  • Ace Shu
    Producer
  • Cole Clyde
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Marienne Mangayayam
    Key Cast
    "Nora"
  • Matthew Krintzman
    Director of Photography
  • Ace Shu
    Assistant Director
  • Guathama Thiruvengadam
    First AC
  • Aysel Hamidova
    Sound Mixer
  • Joseph Rodriguez
    Gaffer
  • Fides Wong
    Grip
  • Sadie Ross
    Grip
  • Sophia Chon
    Production Designer
  • Michaela Friedlander
    Editor
  • Yehonatan Ashkenazi
    Music Composer
  • Reo Luan
    Supporting Role
  • Theo Kearns
    Background Character
  • Finn Emerich
    Background Character
  • Tatsuei Nakajima
    Background Character
  • Emma Zaun
    Background Character
  • Victoria Pastorelli
    Background Character
  • Fides Wong
    Background Character
  • Oliver Qian
    Background Character
  • Rayen Kuo
    Background Character
  • Justin Cuvelier
    Background Character
  • Sophia Zhong
    Poster Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Mystery, Horror
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    550 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pratt Institute
Director - Michaela Friedlander