Private Project

Reviled (SDG)

Hannah, a young woman haunted by a tragic past, lives in a dystopian nation suffocated by authoritarian rule. In her struggle for the truth, shadowy agents take notice and threatens to take her life.

  • Marc Anthony Massimei
    Director
  • Marc Anthony Massimei
    Writer
  • Marc Anthony Massimei
    Producer
  • Rachel St. Gelais
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Gerald Louis Campbell
    Key Cast
    "Samuel"
  • Brandon Wheeler
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
  • Susan Covington
    Executive Producer
  • Marc Anthony Massimei
    Executive Producer
  • Luke Fletcher
    Cinematographer
  • Jerod Wood
    First Assistant Director
  • Kevin Murray
    Sound Recorder
  • Cameron Wilson
    First Assistant Camera
  • Joshua Wright
    Gaffer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Suspense, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 23, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Foothills Film Festival
    Shelby, NC
    United States
    September 7, 2024
    North American Premier
    Best Thriller
  • Fright Night Film Fest
    Georgetown, IN
    United States
    September 28, 2024
    Finalist
  • Indigo Moon Film Festival
    Fayetteville, NC
    United States
    October 12, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Chandler International Film festival
    Chandler, AZ
    United States
    January 24, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    United States
    April 23, 2025
    South Carolina
    Honorable Mention
  • Sunscreen FIlm Festival
    St. Petersburg, FL
    United States
    April 25, 2025
    Florida
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Marc Anthony Massimei

Marc Anthony Massimei fell in love with filmmaking through film music. It was the marriage of orchestral music and moving images that inspired his desire to become a filmmaker. In his early 20s, Marc began creating short films and a feature. He would call them glorified home videos but these projects gave Marc a taste of what was possible. Having his hand in virtually every role of these early works, from acting to handling most crew positions, including composing the music, Marc was hooked, especially with directing. Years later, after a few corporate videos and a short documentary film, Marc seized the opportunity to write, direct, produce, and edit his first budgeted narrative short film, "Reviled."

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Director Statement

Reviled: A Story of Faith, Survival, and Redemption

Reviled is a cautionary tale of survival and self-discovery, following Hannah as she struggles to reconcile the truth of her tragic past and the dystopian world she lives in. In a nation where freedom is no longer free and nothing is sacred, anyone who believes in liberty is deemed the enemy.

At the heart of the story is the resilience of faith in a society where religion is outlawed. Hannah’s journey mirrors the struggle of believers throughout history who persevere in their convictions despite relentless persecution. Despite the overwhelming presence of an authoritarian regime, she chooses to seek the truth and defend the innocent. The Bible, a symbol of truth and spiritual freedom, connects her to her mother’s legacy and the underground faith community. The story illustrates how faith can survive and thrive even under oppression.

The story portrays an unseen spiritual battle between light and darkness as Hannah fights for her survival. While the regime is a visible enemy, darker forces seek to extinguish faith itself. The film reminds viewers that though evil may seem overwhelming, goodness will prevail in the end.

Despite its bleak setting, Reviled is ultimately a story about hope and purpose. Reviled champions moral courage. Hannah chooses to stand for truth, even at great personal risk. Once paralyzed by fear, Hannah steps into her calling with courage, strengthened by the memory of her mother’s love and faith. The agents, especially Peter, symbolize a system consumed by darkness, while Samuel and the underground community represent hope and redemption.

Reviled conveys the enduring power of faith in a world where truth is suppressed. It affirms that light cannot be extinguished, faith transcends persecution, and hope endures in those who believe. Suspenseful yet uplifting, Reviled aims to redeem the broken and inspire audiences to seek truth and grace. Even in the darkest times, light will prevail.