Hunted
Synopsis
In the midst of the 2017 Chechen gay purge, a young gay man is arrested, tortured, and forced into an impossible choice: betray the people he loves or die for them. He must summon the courage to defy a system determined to erase him.
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"HUNTED" (2026) || Short Film || Official Trailer & Behind the Scenes EPK
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere at Catalina Film Festival / WINNER OF BEST OF FEST - U.S. NARRATIVE SHORT FILM
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Folkens
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Pellegrino
- Original Title
- Hunted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Mystic Films, Cinesthesia Factory, EB Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Folkens
Joseph Pellegrino
Milana Burdette
Christopher Folkens
Noelle Hubbell, Andrew Carlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Folkens
Director
Joseph Pellegrino
Writer
Noelle Hubbell
Producer
Milana Burdette
Director of Photography
Christopher Folkens
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hunted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunted
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What is Hunted about?
In the midst of the 2017 Chechen gay purge, a young gay man is arrested, tortured, and forced into an impossible choice: betray the people he loves or die for them. He must summon the courage to defy a system determined to erase him.
Who directed Hunted?
Hunted was directed by Christopher Folkens.
Who stars in Hunted?
The principal cast of Hunted includes Luke Lowrey, Luca Jarosz, Andrew Byron, Erik Audé, Tony Ohara.
When was Hunted released and how long is it?
Hunted was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.