Chrysalis
“"I can't wait to see what life has in store for you, my little butterfly."”
Synopsis
Chrysalis follows the story of Renee, a troubled teenager torn between seeking closure from her alcoholic father and spending time with her high school friends for the last time before leaving for college. This short film grapples with the idea of what it’s like to grow up and leave your old life behind
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abigail Stelter
- Screenplay & Story
- Abigail Stelter
- Original Score
- Thomas Ropp
- Original Title
- Chrysalis
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abigail Stelter
Abigail Stelter
Thomas Ropp
Daniel Roberts
Austin Smith, Madeline Lozoya
Sunandita Santhanam, Marqus Chavez, Abigail Stelter
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Stelter
Director
Abigail Stelter
Writer
Sunandita Santhanam
Producer
Marqus Chavez
Producer
Daniel Roberts
Director of Photography
Anabel Torino
Costume Design
Astrella Hunter
Production Design
Austin Smith
Editor
Madeline Lozoya
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chrysalis.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysalis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chrysalis about?
Chrysalis follows the story of Renee, a troubled teenager torn between seeking closure from her alcoholic father and spending time with her high school friends for the last time before leaving for college. This short film grapples with the idea of what it’s like to grow up and leave your old life behind
Who directed Chrysalis?
Chrysalis was directed by Abigail Stelter.
Who stars in Chrysalis?
The principal cast of Chrysalis includes Tatiana O'Brien, Gary Shaw, Erica Beth Fish, Jen Gruver.
When was Chrysalis released and how long is it?
Chrysalis was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Chrysalis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chrysalis was composed by Thomas Ropp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chrysalis?
Chrysalis holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).