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The Backdoor

“He asked AI to make him rich—he didn’t read the fine print.”

Synopsis

A recently laid-off accountant desperate to strike it rich uses a backdoor prompt to unlock his AI assistant’s full power—only to discover that his wish for wealth and fame comes with deadly consequences.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

FMMN 72 hour Film Festival Sprint

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$600

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Bruce
Screenplay & Story
Chris Bruce
Original Title
The Backdoor
Release Date
30/03/2025
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m
Production Budget
$600
Production Studios
Seceda Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Bruce

Screenplay & Story

Chris Bruce

Director of Photography

Tom Gottschalk

Film Editing

Tom Gottschalk

Producers

Chris Bruce

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Bruce

Chris Bruce

Director

Tom Gottschalk

Director of Photography

Chris Bruce

Chris Bruce

Writer

Tom Gottschalk

Editor

Chris Bruce

Chris Bruce

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Backdoor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Backdoor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Backdoor about?

A recently laid-off accountant desperate to strike it rich uses a backdoor prompt to unlock his AI assistant’s full power—only to discover that his wish for wealth and fame comes with deadly consequences.

Who directed The Backdoor?

The Backdoor was directed by Chris Bruce.

Who stars in The Backdoor?

The principal cast of The Backdoor includes Daniel Grafton, Geoff Mills, Martha Amrita Germanus, Ervis Zika.

When was The Backdoor released and how long is it?

The Backdoor was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.