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ARROGATION (Original Short Film) (2026)
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ARROGATION (Original Short Film) (2026)

Release Date
May 21, 2026
Genre
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Release Date
May 21, 2026
MPAA Rating
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Duration
013 minute(s)
Production Budget
200
Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Jack Nielsen
Producer
Jack Nielsen
Screenwriter
Jack Nielsen
Starring
  • Reuben Adams
  • Macie Beaney
  • Samuel Wylie
  • Jared Bird

In just thirteen minutes, writer-director Jack Nielsen crafts a taut psychological thriller that explores the dangerous edge of unchecked ambition. The short film follows a driven individual whose relentless pursuit of success begins to fracture their grasp on reality, blurring the line between confidence and outright delusion. As the protagonist, portrayed by Reuben Adams, pushes forward with an increasingly unshakable belief in their own superiority, those around them, including characters played by Macie Beaney, Samuel Wylie, and Jared Bird, become both witnesses and unwitting participants in a slow-motion unraveling. The central conflict emerges not from external enemies but from the protagonist’s own refusal to acknowledge their limitations, a choice that sets off a chain of tense, unsettling events. Nielsen’s direction maintains a claustrophobic atmosphere, using tight framing and a mounting sense of unease to mirror the character’s internal spiral. This original short film serves as a stark cautionary tale about the cost of hubris, asking viewers to consider what happens when self-confidence curdles into something far more destructive. The narrative builds to a chilling climax that lingers long after the credits roll.