Ishmael
“What madness would make you king?”
Synopsis
In a place lost to history, soldiers are sent to cull a rebellion brought on by mass psychosis. Ishmael, the executioner, and Boethius, an officiating priest, have grown tired of this bloodwork. When they’re tasked with killing Absalom, a delusional pig farmer who believes himself the royal heir, the two must make a decision; to execute him or to encourage his delusion. A path that could either absolve them of guilt or leave all three dead.
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Ishmael (2025) TRAILER | Fantasy Surrealist Short Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-21
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Joblin
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Joblin
- Original Title
- Ishmael
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $40
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Joblin
Louis Joblin
Jess Charlton
Kyle Awa
Matt Asunder, Crosby Allen-Jennings, Georgia Ah Kuoi
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Joblin
Director
Matt Asunder
Producer
Jess Charlton
Director of Photography
Crosby Allen-Jennings
Producer
Georgia Ah Kuoi
Producer
Louis Joblin
Writer
Louis Joblin
Production Design
Kyle Awa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ishmael
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What is Ishmael about?
In a place lost to history, soldiers are sent to cull a rebellion brought on by mass psychosis. Ishmael, the executioner, and Boethius, an officiating priest, have grown tired of this bloodwork. When they’re tasked with killing Absalom, a delusional pig farmer who believes himself the royal heir, the two must make a decision; to execute him or to encourage his delusion. A path that could either absolve them of guilt or leave all three dead.
Who directed Ishmael?
Ishmael was directed by Louis Joblin.
Who stars in Ishmael?
The principal cast of Ishmael includes Roy Iro, Ralph Johnson, Anthony Ahern, Sam O'Connor, Steve Cronin.
When was Ishmael released and how long is it?
Ishmael was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 20m.