arrival
Synopsis
A psychological sci-fi drama about love, identity, and the unknown. After a mysterious encounter with an otherworldly light, Mia wakes up feeling unfamiliar in her own body and life. As she pieces together the events of the night before, she faces her partner, Haley, with a newfound sense of self—and a secret hidden behind glowing eyes. Is she still the same person, or has something else arrived in her place?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"arrival" | Award-Winning 16mm Short Film
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-03-21
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Production Budget
$400
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samantha Morales
- Screenplay & Story
- Samantha Morales
- Original Score
- Miguel Alvarez
- Original Title
- arrival
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Budget
- $400
- Production Studios
- Phase 3 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samantha Morales
Samantha Morales
Miguel Alvarez
Paul Black
Samantha Morales
Cindy Ball
Department Leadership Roster
Cindy Ball
Producer
Oscar Bermudez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Samantha Morales
Director
Samantha Morales
Writer
Samantha Morales
Editor
Paul Black
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About arrival
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What is arrival about?
A psychological sci-fi drama about love, identity, and the unknown. After a mysterious encounter with an otherworldly light, Mia wakes up feeling unfamiliar in her own body and life. As she pieces together the events of the night before, she faces her partner, Haley, with a newfound sense of self—and a secret hidden behind glowing eyes. Is she still the same person, or has something else arrived in her place?
Who directed arrival?
arrival was directed by Samantha Morales.
Who stars in arrival?
The principal cast of arrival includes Marieann Real, Claudia Santana.
When was arrival released and how long is it?
arrival was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for arrival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for arrival was composed by Miguel Alvarez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for arrival?
arrival holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).