Private Project

OBEY!

After the tragic death of her viral dog, Max, a pet influencer is confronted by a vengeful spirit demanding an apology for a life of exploitation.

Finalist, Nightmares Film Festival '24 Screenplay Competition.
Best Short, Freak Show Horror Film Festival.
Best Editing, Eerie Horror Fest.
Best Actress, South African HorrorFest.
Jury Award, Celluloid Screams Sheffield.

  • Jordan Wippell
    Director
    Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape, Up Route
  • Jordan Wippell
    Writer
  • Jordan Wippell
    Producer
  • Kat G Cayton
    Producer
  • Paige Phillips
    Key Cast
    "Mom2theMax"
  • OpieQ
    Key Cast
    "Max"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Comedy, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 20, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FrightFest
    London
    United Kingdom
    August 21, 2025
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • FilmQuest
    Provo, Utah
    United States
    October 30, 2025
    Utah Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Panic Fest
    Kansas City
    United States
    April 9, 2026
    Official Selection
  • MOTELX – Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    September 10, 2025
    European Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Palm Springs International ShortFest
    Palm Springs
    United States
    June 23, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Nightmares Film Festival X
    Columbus, Ohio
    United States
    October 23, 2025
    Regional Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Popcorn Frights Film Festival
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    United States
    August 8, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival
    Sheffield, England
    United Kingdom
    October 23, 2025
    BRONZE JURY AWARD
  • Screamfest Horror Film Festival
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    United States
    October 30, 2025
    Official Selection
  • New York City Horror Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    December 4, 2025
    East Coast Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Nevermore Film Festival
    Nevermore Film Festival
    United States
    January 27, 2026
    North Carolina
    Official Selection
  • Abertoir Horror Festival
    Aberystwyth, Wales
    United Kingdom
    November 5, 2025
    Regional Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Eerie Horror Fest
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    United States
    October 10, 2025
    Regional Premiere
    Best Editing
  • Chicago Horror Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    October 26, 2025
    Official Selection
  • HorrorHaus Film Festival
    Santa Clarita, California
    United States
    October 24, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Atlanta Horrorfest (Atlanta Horror Film Festival)
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    October 20, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Buried Alive Horror Film Festival (BAFF)
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    November 9, 2025
    Official Selection
  • FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival
    Orlando, Florida
    United States
    October 24, 2025
    Best Short
  • San Francisco Another Hole in the Head Film Festival
    San Francisco, California
    United States
    December 1, 2025
    Official Selection
  • The Independent Horror Society Indie Film Showcase
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 17, 2026
    Official Selection
  • South African HorrorFest
    Cape Town
    South Africa
    October 16, 2025
    Best Actress
  • Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre
    Porto Alegre
    Brazil
    April 8, 2026
    Brazilian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • London Vision Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 20, 2026
    Official Selection
  • A Night of Horror International Film Festival
    Eau Claire, Wisconsin
    United States
    March 5, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Horror Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    May 7, 2026
    Los Angeles Premiere
    Official Selection
  • L.A. Film Fest – Los Angeles Independent Filmmakers Showcase (IFS Film Fest L.A.)
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 13, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Salute Your Shorts Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    June 17, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Dark Bridges Film Festival
    Saskatoon
    Canada
    June 6, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Night Frights LA
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 3, 2026
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • ALTER
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
  • Screambox
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - Jordan Wippell

Jordan Wippell is an award-winning Australian filmmaker whose work has screened at hundreds of festivals internationally. His genre-blending films reflect an ongoing obsession with media and death. His recent documentary Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape, created in collaboration with Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow), is followed by his latest short, OBEY!

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