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A woman takes her husband camping one last time behind her recently deceased grandmother's house.  As they retell Gran's scary campfire stories, they accidentally discover the source of some of her tales.
GENRE: Horror Comedy
LENGTH: around 5 minutes (great length for festival programming!)
PRODUCTION DATES: November 23, 2025 with post production going through early 2026
LOCATION: We are shooting in Austin, TX  at Big Country Studios with post production in Austin and Pflugerville.
RELEASE AND DISTRIBUTION: We are planning a festival release strategy for 2026-2027 with wide online distribution following the festival run.

Meet Our Cast

Cliff Dean

Jason

Cliff Dean is an Austin-based actor gaining recognition in film and television, with credits including the upcoming release of the horror film Minnies Midnight Massacre, the recently released Thriller In A Cold Vein and sci-fi horror Desert Terror. Known for his grounded screen presence and authentic performances, he brings depth and dedication to every role. With a growing body of work and new projects on the horizon, Cliff continues to build momentum as an emerging talent to watch.

Laurie Powers-Going

Mavis

Laurie  started her career in Hollywood after attending Vancouver Film School and worked on films such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Notebook, and The Amazing Spiderman  in visual effects.  She is co-author of "Visual Effects for Indie Filmmakers" and is an independent filmmaker,  playwright, screenwriter, and actor having worked in both film and theater.  She is a  member of VES, Women in Film TV Austin, and a member of the Dramatists Guild of America.
Laurie grew up on a ranch in rural Texas, then worked in Los Angeles and many places around the world before returning to Austin in 2015 where she currently lives with her husband and their pack of foster-failed border colies and rescue cats.

Corey Trahan

Gran

A prolific filmmaker/writer/musician and entrepreneur out of Austin, TX. Known for writing and directing genre films, most notably horror. Co-owner/Director of two Halloween theme parks in Texas. Trahan has used 20+ years of song-writing and audio production experience to create original film scores and assist in general film audio production/mastering. He made his directorial debut in 2021 with a horror short called “The Witch’s Bargain”, a short won that over 50 international film festival awards. Since then he has gone on to direct two feature horror films in the last three years.  Trahan is Executive Producer of HW Productions, LLC (DBA HorrorWeb), a film production company based in Austin, TX that has gathered a sizable social media following.  He is also a quantum physicist and teaches the University of Texas in Austin.

THE  PRODUCTION CREW

PAULINA MANSEAU

DIRECTOR
Paulina Manseau is an award-winning director, writer, and producer of Mexican and Lebanese heritage, born in Los Angeles and based in South Texas. Her work explores the emotional undercurrents of identity, memory, and human connection, often through the lens of speculative fiction. In 2021, her short films aired on PBS, earning her recognition as one of Texas’ standout
voices in independent cinema. She is a member of the Alliance of Women Directors and was selected for the 2023 AWD Mentor Latina Directors Program, where she is being mentored by director Alexis Ostrander (Servant, Interview with the Vampire) and actress/producer Gina Torres (Suits, 9-1-1: Lone Star). Paulina is also a member of NALIP and currently serves on the Corpus Christi Film Advisory Board.

MARINA CANTU

PRODUCER​
Marina Cantu is a director, producer, screenwriter, and actress based in Austin, Texas. Known for her dynamic comedic storytelling and bold creative voice, Marina has led multiple projects both in front of and behind the camera. In addition to her work in film and television, she is a seasoned public speaker and event host, bringing charisma and insight to stages and screens alike.

ROB MOORE

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Robert Lloyd Moore is an award-winning cinematographer and director from San Antonio, Texas, known for bold visuals and emotionally driven storytelling. Committed to elevating Texas cinema, he champions local voices and crafts thought-provoking films that spotlight the depth, talent, and originality of the Texas film community.

JANELLE LEE AUSTIN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
When her daughter (Betty Jo Austin - iMDB) expressed an interest in acting, Janelle Lee Austin immediately found herself in love with the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. She was so inspired that she quit her job in event production to return to school to study film, pursuing her lifelong passion for writing. Janelle actively supports independent filmmakers by contributing to Seed&Spark campaigns, volunteers as a film screener for the Austin Film Festival, and serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Film & TV Austin. She also interned under the legendary Foley artist, John Roesch, and completed a 150-hour script supervising masterclass with Randi Feldman. Janelle is set to graduate from Texas State University in 2025 with a BFA in Cinema Studies, with a concentration in production.

ELIZABETH LLOYD

SOUND
Elizabeth Lloyd, a native of Scotland, began her career in the screen industry in London, where she spent seven years working on projects for the BBC, ITV, and independent films. In 2009, she moved to Los Angeles and founded her own PR company, Seraphic PR. In 2017, Elizabeth returned to television and film by launching Seraphic Productions, which has since garnered awards for Best Short, Best Director, and Audience Choice for its short films.Elizabeth is the creator and director of the Ethereal Horror Fest, Austin's premier horror film festival.

YVONNE CARVAJAL

SET DESIGN
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MARTHA LOUISE

WARDROBE/SET PHOTOGRAPHER
Martha Louise is an award-winning art department head with a specialty in costume design and wardrobe supervision for film, television, streaming, and vertical formats.
Her work includes original concept design, wardrobe sourcing, custom builds, historical research and accuracy and continuity supervision. The designs she creates are character-driven, real, and lived-in, showing the audience the emotion, history, and heart of each character.
The simple truth wardrobe should tell the story before a line is spoken.

LANIE GARCIA

HAIR/MAKE-UP

JAMES GOING

VISUAL EFFECTS and B-CAM OP

KEVIN LOPEZ

GRIP​
Kevin Lopez is a filmmaker based in Texas and a senior at Texas State University. Whether he’s
writing, directing, producing, or working behind the scenes as a script supervisor, grip, or
production assistant, Kevin brings energy, focus, and a collaborative spirit to every project. He
values learning from every role on set and believes that great filmmaking comes from teamwork,
humility, and a genuine love for the craft.

KAREN PRIOR

SET ASSISTANT
I’m Karen Prior — actor, model, yogi, mom, and a recent arrival from NYC bringing a mix of
creativity and calm to the set. On this project, I’m the PA turning behind-the-scenes chaos into
cinematic gold (and yes, I’ll probably have tape, snacks, and a spare phone charger).
@KarenPriorIC

B. VALENTINE

SET ASSISTANT

Location Scouting and Studio Pics

It doesn't look like much now, but trust us, this is where we'll make the magic happen.