LOOP - Short Film
A PAST THAT WON'T STAY BEHIND
"A group of college freshmen reunite after a year apart, only to discover that their personalities have drastically shifted, leading them on a journey through time as they strive to reconnect and find purpose together."
Synopsis:
In Loop, a group of friends, reunited after their first year of college, struggle to reconnect as their personalities have been shaped by time spent in different worlds. When an unsettling series of events begins to unfold, they are forced to confront eerie, unexplained phenomena tied to time itself. As reality starts to unravel, the lead character must learn to move beyond the fleeting distractions of the present and uncover a deeper truth hidden within the repeating moments that refuse to stay buried.
“Wow, I absolutely loved the range of cinematography, felt like a very high production value.” - Illinois Central College Film Festival Judge
WATCH THE TRAILER
"A group of college freshmen reunite after a year apart, only to discover that their personalities have drastically shifted, leading them on a journey through time as they strive to reconnect and find purpose together."
MEET THE Cast
Isaac
Isaac is the emotional center of the group. He is quiet, observant, and deeply unsure of who he is becoming. Growing up without a father figure left him searching for direction, often finding refuge behind the lens of the camera he carries everywhere, documenting life instead of fully living it. A hopeless romantic at heart, Isaac feels deeply but rarely voices it, especially when it comes to Dali, whose closeness with Ziek stirs his jealousy and insecurity. He looks up to Rafa as a model of confidence and stability, hoping that by watching others and recording everything, he might eventually understand himself.
MEET THE CAST
DALI
Dali is first introduced as quiet and reserved, someone who keeps to herself and doesn’t try to stand out. She’s smart, thoughtful, and more comfortable observing than speaking, especially around Isaac, who she clearly likes but never openly pursues.
MEET THE CAST
RAFA
Rafa is steady, grounded, and confident. He naturally steps into an older-brother role, especially with Isaac, discipling him in subtle, low-key ways and often bringing his faith-formed perspective into their conversations. In many ways, Rafa is the true main character, the one who doesn’t need the camera, because his life is already aligned.
MEET THE CAST
ZIEK
Ziek (“Z”) carries a laid-back, detached energy that makes him seem unfazed by life, but that calm is mostly a mask. A skater who never went to college, Z works as a janitor at Leroy’s Barbershop, drifting from day to day. Growing up without much direction left wounds he’s never fully dealt with, and instead of facing them, he numbs the pain with drugs and distraction. His chill personality makes him easy to be around, but beneath it is someone avoiding stillness, afraid of what might surface if he ever slows down.
Specifications
Project Type: Short
Genre: Sci-Fi, Coming of Age, Indie
Running Time: 35'
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Shot on: Sony a7IV + Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV68
Shooting Format: Digital + Analog
Film Color: Color & B&W
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Completion Date: November 2, 2024
Screenings / Awards
Chicago Amarcord Arthouse Television Awards
Chicago, Illinois
United States
October 18, 2025
Semi-Finalist
Chicago Tabernacle Theater
Chicago, Illinois
United States
November 2, 2024
Screening
ICC Student Film Festival
East Peoria, Illinois
United States
April 17, 2024
1st Place Selection
WATCH the first 5 minutes of "LOOP"
A PAST THAT WON'T STAY BEHIND
SUPPORT THE FILM
Journey with a group of friends as they confront reality-bending events and uncover truths hidden within repeating moments. Purchase the film here and dive into a story that blurs the lines between past and present—one that challenges the pull of the temporary and searches for what truly lasts.
