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The Rim

When a group of friends travel up to Payson, Arizona to hangout at their friends vacation home, they encounter a creature that resides in the forest, and is out to take their lives. They must work together in order to escape the night and evade the beast known as the Mogollon Monster.

  • Brady Hayes
    Director
  • Brady Hayes
    Writer
  • Brady Hayes
    Producer
  • Griffin Mietzner
    Key Cast
    "Jackson"
  • Christian Threadgill
    Key Cast
    "Will"
  • Ben Gaston
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Jessi Nicholson
    Key Cast
    "Laura"
  • Kenzie Huether
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Kaitlyn Bearman
    Key Cast
    "Brittany"
  • Tyler Lewis
    Key Cast
    "Derrick"
  • Jackson Williams
    Key Cast
    "Steven"
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    41 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    12:5
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • GCU Film Premiere
    Phoenix
    United States
    April 15, 2024
    Grand Canyon University
Director Biography - Brady Hayes

Brady Hayes is a filmmaker based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to creating stories that combine atmosphere, mystery, and emotional depth. With a passion for visual storytelling and character-driven narratives, his work explores themes that linger with audiences long after the credits roll. Through his independent projects, Hayes continues to refine his craft and build cinematic experiences that balance creativity, collaboration, and imagination.

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Director Statement

I make movies because I believe stories should feel like adventures—unpredictable, larger than life, and full of energy. As a director, my goal is to capture that sense of excitement and wonder that first pulled me into cinema.

Two films that shaped my vision are Indiana Jones and Big Trouble in Little China. They’re wildly different, but what connects them is a fearless commitment to entertainment: bold characters, high stakes, and worlds that feel alive. I carry that same spirit into my own work, whether I’m building horror, sci-fi, or character-driven drama.

Filmmaking, for me, is about inviting an audience into something they can feel—something that moves fast, looks big, and never forgets to have fun. Every project I take on is a chance to push that creative vision further, and to collaborate with others who share the same passion for making stories come alive on screen.