About this Short Film
Directed by Seth Kilgariff, Above Us, is the story of Harry and Julia exploring an eerie hospital on the order of the Doctor. Above Us also explores the characters being put in a situation where Julia is not affected by it but Harry is.
Film Details
Country:
Australia
State:
Queensland
Category:
School Short
Genre:
Drama
Festival Year:
2026
Filmmaker:
Seth Kilgariff
Film Transcript
Um, I'm sorry, Dr. Cliff, but I thought you said that we were going to be alone in here. Why would I need to, uh, check that out? You know what? I actually think I'm good. I think it's time for me to get out of this place.
All right. I told you, Alex, if you leave this mission now, you will die. How about you just shut up? Okay, I'm gone.
Are you sure you're still up for this mission? First of all, what is wrong with you? Alex just died, for God's sake. Any woman just ignore the body? You're delusional. Why should I care if you can't follow simple instructions? If you want me to participate in this mission, check yourself. You better be sure I'm not hesitating with Eric.
Is that so? You bet. All right. If you're going to do this, so do I. Julia, enter the portal as discussed.
It's cold, like I'm putting my hand into a pool of water.
Good. It is as expected. Proceed now. Harry, out of the portal as you will.
Why are you acting weird? What's going on? None of your business. Yep. Okay. Sure.
You're acting like someone that isn't you. This is me. You're trying to be like him, aren't you? No. Don't give me excuses. Tell me the truth now. It's none of your business. Let's get this done. You don't have to see my face ever again. I gave you the opportunity earlier and you didn't want to take it.
'Cuz I thought this mission was going to be easy as, but maybe I should have got my eyes checked. You don't have to do this, you know. Never mind. Retrieve the beacon and make your return with haste.
Huh? That was easy. Yeah. What do you say? Not really been doing this. What the hell? No, no, no, no, no. I—I think we should go, like, right now. Come.
Scary. Scary. Scary. G. Gay. Forget about her. The beacon must be returned to me or else you will be punished. Bring in the next lord.
Filmmaker
Seth Kilgariff is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Seth Kilgariff.
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