In this taut and intriguing short film directed by Samantha Bollinger, a seemingly straightforward search for a new living situation spirals into a tense exploration of trust and hidden motives. The story follows a young woman, portrayed by Caralyne Blake, who places an ad for a roommate to help manage her quiet, routine life. She soon meets a charming and enigmatic applicant, played by Sophia Dabrowski, whose easy confidence and shared interests make her the perfect candidate. However, as the two begin to share the space, subtle cracks in the new roommate’s persona begin to surface, revealing a series of unsettling behaviors that suggest a far more calculated agenda. With additional performances by Adrian Camacho Camacho, Gianna Clemente, and Krystale Walford, the film masterfully builds a slow-burning atmosphere of psychological suspense. What begins as a mundane domestic arrangement quickly evolves into a gripping cat-and-mouse game, forcing the protagonist to question whether she has let a dangerous stranger into her home. Roommate Required is a tightly crafted thriller that keeps audiences on edge until its final, revealing moments.