Evaders
Synopsis
In an authoritarian future America, the government controls gender and family life. Ziya and Walker, two 17-year-olds, anxiously await their next birthday, which marks their Specification ceremony: the day when they must choose to be male or female and will get sorted into nuclear families. Before Specification, all young constituents live sexless and without a gender. Ziya and Walker have always taken for granted that they would be matched together, but they are also both inclined to specify as male, knowing that if they do, Specification will tear them apart. The only way out is becoming the government’s greatest fear: Evaders, those who escape Specification and run away from society.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Queer West Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hudson Shelton
- Original Title
- Evaders
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hudson Shelton
Catie Loth, Cece King
Department Leadership Roster
Hudson Shelton
Director
Catie Loth
Producer
Cece King
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evaders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evaders about?
In an authoritarian future America, the government controls gender and family life. Ziya and Walker, two 17-year-olds, anxiously await their next birthday, which marks their Specification ceremony: the day when they must choose to be male or female and will get sorted into nuclear families. Before Specification, all young constituents live sexless and without a gender. Ziya and Walker have always taken for granted that they would be matched together, but they are also both inclined to specify as male, knowing that if they do, Specification will tear them apart. The only way out is becoming the government’s greatest fear: Evaders, those who escape Specification and run away from society.
Who directed Evaders?
Evaders was directed by Hudson Shelton.
Who stars in Evaders?
The principal cast of Evaders includes Kayta Thomas, Liv Drury, Dontonio Demarco.
When was Evaders released and how long is it?
Evaders was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.