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Basement Alien

While visiting his friend, a man discovers a sinister secret in the basement–a mysterious alien head in a jar–and soon learns they're not alone in the house.

  • Jake Thiessen
    Director
  • Jake Thiessen
    Writer
  • Jared Slife
    Writer
  • Kyle Swanson
    Producer
  • Nate Ayers
    Key Cast
    "Arthur"
  • Reid Arthur
    Key Cast
    "Doug"
  • Darryl Brown
    Key Cast
    "Alien"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Horror
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 26, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jake Thiessen

Jake Thiessen is a Portland-based filmmaker, video creator, storyteller, and movie buff. Since his first job at a movie theater selling popcorn, he's been chasing the dream of making movies.

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Director Statement

Basement Alien is a tale of friendship, conspiracy, and close encounters. I wanted to explore how two people with very different beliefs handle a situation that throws it all into chaos.