Teddy

The world of daily Amazon deliveries takes a strange twist in this sci-fi comedy about a special unexpected package. This Twilight Zone inspired film may have you thinking differently the next time you see a box on your porch.

  • Chandler Gabriel Roberts
    Director
  • Chandler Gabriel Roberts
    Writer
  • Chandler Gabriel Roberts
    Producer
  • Sydney Roberts
    Key Cast
    "Bailey"
  • Jeffrey Collins
    Key Cast
    "The “Crush”"
  • Chandler Gabriel Roberts
    Key Cast
    "Delivery Dude"
  • Chandler Roberts
    Editor
    Granny Gumshoe, “Checked Out”
  • Chandler Roberts
    Production Designer
    Granny Gumshoe, “Checked Out”
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 26, 2022
  • 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 - Southeastern University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Central Florida Film Festival
    Mt. Dora, Florida
    United States
    January 25, 2025
    Nomination SciFi/Fantasy Short
  • Fire Film Festival
    Lakeland, Florida
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    North American Premiere
    WINNER Audience Choice Award
  • DMOFF

    2022
    Winner - Best Student Short
  • Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival
    Nashville, TN
    Winner - Student Film
  • American Golden International Film Festival

    2023
    Honorable Mention
  • Second Sight International Film Festival

    2023
    Winner - Best Fantasy Short
Director Biography - Chandler Gabriel Roberts

With a lifelong love for writing and movies, I naturally chose to major in film production at Southeastern University in central Florida. As a kid, I appeared in a couple of commercials and was in an acting troupe which satisfied my imagination and creativity. Quickly, my interests became more focused on the happenings behind the cameras than in front of them. In March of 2022, I made my directorial debut during my sophomore year at SEU with my short film Teddy.

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Director Statement

The script for Teddy was one of my very favorites to write because of the juxtaposition of a stuffed bear and sci-fi type of twist. I've always been a Twilight Zone fan and wanted to have a story that seems to start off in one direction while ending up on the opposite end of the story spectrum. As a first time director, Teddy was such a calm, blessed and fun set. Even with over 45 set ups and 3 locations it was completed in less than 7 hours! I'm extremely proud of how well Teddy's been received at a multitude of festivals and the many wins including “Audience Choice” awards it's taken home. Teddy is a super engaging short film to watch no matter your age because you already feel like you know the little guy the minute he’s out of the box!