Narrative
2026 Festival

Chimp

Haunted by a bloodthirsty creature tied to her past, a young woman is drawn into a brutal confrontation that will determine whether she can reclaim her heart or remain trapped by trauma.

Runtime: 13:04 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Chimp centres on a young woman haunted by a violent presence rooted in her past, a bloodthirsty beast that refuses to remain buried. As the boundary between memory and reality begins to fracture, she is drawn into a confrontation that is as emotional as it is physical. The creature becomes more than a threat, it is a manifestation of unresolved trauma and the parts of herself she has struggled to face. Set within a richly atmospheric world layered with history and unease, the film unfolds through mounting tension and visceral encounters. Each step towards confrontation forces her to reckon with fear, desire, and self worth, blurring the line between survival and surrender. Chimp explores the complexity of self love in the aftermath of trauma, using horror not only as spectacle, but as a language for inner conflict. Intense, relentless, and steeped in atmosphere, the film invites the audience into a battle where the true stakes lie within the heart.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Tristan Seever
Produced by
Tristan Seever
Written by
Tristan Seever
Cast
Julia Tower
Cinematographer
Tristan Seever
Edited by
Tristan Seever
Music by
Tristan Seever

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
13:04
Genre(s)
Horror, Psychological, Thriller
Language
English
Completion Year
2025

Production Details

Country of Origin
United States
Country of Filming
United States
Production Budget
$20,000 (£15,075)
Shooting Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
16:09
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2026
UK Premiere
No

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
APR
18
Session No.
1
Session Started
10:00
Played at
10:35
Session Finished
11:45

Session information

This screening has ended. The films below were shown in the same session.

  • The Irish
  • Venus Flytrap
  • The Family Photo
  • Strings Attached
  • Son
  • Kalaviuka
  • Disparate Youth
  • Chimp