Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
She doesn’t know why she’s here.
In Host, a woman awakens in captivity and is subjected to a series of hypnotic tests that begin to alter her perception — and possibly her identity.
As the experiments intensify, she’s forced to question whether she was ever truly in control… or if something has always been hidden beneath the surface.
A tense sci-fi thriller exploring identity, free will, and the unsettling idea that we may not be the authors of our own lives.
Directed by Mike Thompson
Starring Sarah East and Abi Van Andel
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From the filmmaker:
“I was drawn to the idea of someone living a normal life while unknowingly carrying a hidden purpose. The film explores the moment that illusion breaks — and the fear of realizing you may never have been in control.”
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She doesn’t know why she’s here.
In Host, a woman awakens in captivity and is subjected to a series of hypnotic tests that begin to alter her perception — and possibly her identity.
As the experiments intensify, she’s forced to question whether she was ever truly in control… or if something has always been hidden beneath the surface.
A tense sci-fi thriller exploring identity, free will, and the unsettling idea that we may not be the authors of our own lives.
Directed by Mike Thompson
Starring Sarah East and Abi Van Andel
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From the filmmaker:
“I was drawn to the idea of someone living a normal life while unknowingly carrying a hidden purpose. The film explores the moment that illusion breaks — and the fear of realizing you may never have been in control.”
A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION
#FilmShortage #SciFiShortFilm #IndieFilm
FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: instagram.com/filmshortage
Twitter: twitter.com/filmshortage
Facebook: facebook.com/filmshortage
Website: filmshortage.com
Film Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
