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Out of the Blue

Synopsis

A film shoot is thrown into disarray when six-year-old Emily becomes distressed during an emotionally charged scene. As tensions rise between cast and crew, her mother reveals a buried childhood trauma that has been unintentionally triggered. Confronted with the weight of this revelation, the director must make difficult decisions to protect Emily’s sense of safety and agency while keeping the production on track. In doing so, the set becomes more than a workplace, it becomes a space where trust is rebuilt, boundaries are respected, and a painful memory is gently transformed.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Private Screening

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$10K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Amirhossein Hatami
Screenplay & Story
Andrew Morton, Amirhossein Hatami
Original Score
Thomas Höhl
Original Title
Out of the Blue
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
16m
Production Budget
$10K
Production Studios
Shy Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Amirhossein Hatami

Screenplay & Story

Andrew Morton, Amirhossein Hatami

Original Score & Music

Thomas Höhl

Director of Photography

Steven Shih Pin Wang

Film Editing

Amirhossein Hatami

Producers

Harry Haroon, Amirhossein Hatami

Department Leadership Roster

Andrew Morton

Writer

Harry Haroon

Producer

Amirhossein Hatami

Producer

Steven Shih Pin Wang

Steven Shih Pin Wang

Director of Photography

Amirhossein Hatami

Editor

Surabhi Warick

Surabhi Warick

Production Design

Amirhossein Hatami

Director

Amirhossein Hatami

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Out of the Blue.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Blue

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

What is Out of the Blue about?

A film shoot is thrown into disarray when six-year-old Emily becomes distressed during an emotionally charged scene. As tensions rise between cast and crew, her mother reveals a buried childhood trauma that has been unintentionally triggered. Confronted with the weight of this revelation, the director must make difficult decisions to protect Emily’s sense of safety and agency while keeping the production on track. In doing so, the set becomes more than a workplace, it becomes a space where trust is rebuilt, boundaries are respected, and a painful memory is gently transformed.

Who directed Out of the Blue?

Out of the Blue was directed by Amirhossein Hatami.

Who stars in Out of the Blue?

The principal cast of Out of the Blue includes Tommy O'Connor, Lexi-Anna Smith, Chloe-Anna Smith, Luke Lindemann, Lace Guiver.

When was Out of the Blue released and how long is it?

Out of the Blue was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.

Who composed the musical score for Out of the Blue?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Blue was composed by Thomas Höhl.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of the Blue?

Out of the Blue holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).