The Short Film That Goes Wrong
“The making of the Extra-Terrestrial Affair.”
Synopsis
Two wildly unprepared college filmmakers set out to make an incredibly ambitious short film. Unfortunately, things don't go their way.
Top Cast
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Max Jasper
Peter Johnson
Luke Rekela
Sebastian Newmon
Sky Gassman
Meghan Johansen
Isaac Hanson
Keith Anderson
Gracie Hernandez
Olivia Bell
Jaiden Smith
Waylon Stone
Will Maas
R. William Peabody
Jack Boyat
Jack Boyd / Officer Kelly
Will Besonen
Will Grimstead / Officer Blake
Isabel Chew
Izabel Chum
Vanessa Pham
Vanessa Phu
Elena Perez Kocis
Yoga Woman
Brandon Thorpe
'Where's the pizza?' Guy
Ruby-Mae Karason
Nora Bunderslaw
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Neithercott
- Screenplay & Story
- John Neithercott, Max Jasper
- Original Title
- The Short Film That Goes Wrong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Budget
- $500
- Production Studios
- StudioU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Neithercott
John Neithercott, Max Jasper
Luke Rekela, John Neithercott
Gabriel Davlin
Department Leadership Roster
John Neithercott
Director
John Neithercott
Writer
Max Jasper
Writer
Luke Rekela
Editor
John Neithercott
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Short Film That Goes Wrong
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What is The Short Film That Goes Wrong about?
Two wildly unprepared college filmmakers set out to make an incredibly ambitious short film. Unfortunately, things don't go their way.
Who directed The Short Film That Goes Wrong?
The Short Film That Goes Wrong was directed by John Neithercott.
Who stars in The Short Film That Goes Wrong?
The principal cast of The Short Film That Goes Wrong includes Max Jasper, Luke Rekela, Sky Gassman, Isaac Hanson, Gracie Hernandez.
When was The Short Film That Goes Wrong released and how long is it?
The Short Film That Goes Wrong was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Short Film That Goes Wrong?
The Short Film That Goes Wrong holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).