Backpack Thieves
“DO NOT STEAL.”
Synopsis
It's 4 PM at the Hollywood Reservoir... and there's a backpack thief on the loose. Tracking the thief through "Find My," two teenage boys chase him down to Compton, California.
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Backpack Thieves | An Absurd Short Film
Type: Clip • Published 2026-07-28
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July 31, 2026
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10x
+$9 net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Callan Farris
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Kaufman, Charlie Shotwell
- Original Title
- Backpack Thieves
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $1
- Worldwide Gross
- $10
- Production Studios
- 1AM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Callan Farris
Henry Kaufman, Charlie Shotwell
Callan Farris
Callan Farris, Henry Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Callan Farris
Director
Henry Kaufman
Writer
Charlie Shotwell
Writer
Callan Farris
Director of Photography
Callan Farris
Editor
Henry Kaufman
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 Backpack Thieves
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What is Backpack Thieves about?
It's 4 PM at the Hollywood Reservoir... and there's a backpack thief on the loose. Tracking the thief through "Find My," two teenage boys chase him down to Compton, California.
Who directed Backpack Thieves?
Backpack Thieves was directed by Callan Farris.
Who stars in Backpack Thieves?
The principal cast of Backpack Thieves includes Charlie Shotwell, Henry Kaufman, Callan Farris, Baz Felber, Peter Dobbins.
When was Backpack Thieves released and how long is it?
Backpack Thieves was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Backpack Thieves?
Backpack Thieves had a reported production budget of $1 and grossed $10 at the worldwide box office (10 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backpack Thieves?
Backpack Thieves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).