Brains
“HE'S GOT AN APPETITE FOR EDUCATION.”
Synopsis
As far as substitute teachers go, Norman Elle is a first. Being a zombie has its share of obstacles, and between managing classroom experiments and hiding his secret, surviving a regular school day proves to be much more difficult than he expected.
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Brains | A Comedy Short Film
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-05-21
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May 20, 2025
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Marczewski
- Original Title
- Brains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Budget
- $50
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Marczewski
Alex Marczewski, Grant Bowers, Henry Erick
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Marczewski
Director
Alex Marczewski
Editor
Grant Bowers
Editor
Henry Erick
Editor
Eli Lin
Editor
Bruce Rosenfeld
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brains
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What is Brains about?
As far as substitute teachers go, Norman Elle is a first. Being a zombie has its share of obstacles, and between managing classroom experiments and hiding his secret, surviving a regular school day proves to be much more difficult than he expected.
Who directed Brains?
Brains was directed by Alex Marczewski.
Who stars in Brains?
The principal cast of Brains includes Harry Flaherty, Bruce Rosenfeld, Henry Erick, Alex Marczewski, Jack Wilson.
When was Brains released and how long is it?
Brains was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brains?
Brains holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).