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The Dark Calls | A Christian Short Film

The Dark Calls is a gritty, faith-centered short film that follows a troubled soul confronted by temptation, addiction, and the quiet pull of sin. As darkness whispers familiar lies, a moment of truth forces a choice: answer the call of the past—or turn toward redemption, hope, and the light that refuses to let go.

  • Spencer Winburn
    Director
  • Spencer Winburn
    Writer
  • Aaron Boykin
    Writer
  • Spencer Winburn
    Producer
  • Aaron Boykin
    Key Cast
    "Eric"
  • Chad Vick
    Key Cast
    "Pastor Dave"
  • Ben Skipper
    Key Cast
    "Extra"
  • Lexie Brown
    Key Cast
    "Extra "
  • Shay Rhoner
    Key Cast
    "Extra"
  • Julie Fisher
    Key Cast
    "Extra"
  • Kaden Fisher
    Key Cast
    "Extra"
  • Greyson Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Extra"
  • Zoe Rohner
    Assistant Director (Dayplayer)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Faith-Based Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 16, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    420 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
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Spencer Winburn

Spencer Winburn is a filmmaker, writer, and ministry student with a passion for telling stories that reveal eternal truths. Rooted in Christian apologetics and a lifelong faith journey, he aims to create films that speak to the soul—reaching those who may never hear a sermon but will watch a film.

Through his work, Spencer seeks to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, using modern parables to explore themes like redemption, doubt, conviction, and grace.

With a heart for the lost and a reverence for truth, Spencer now crafts each film as a seed—planted for God to water in His time.

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