Forever Sleep

Witness a man's desperate quest for solace in the depths of his memories. After enduring the unbearable loss of his wife and newborn, Cole Powell voluntarily undergoes an experiment to end it all - Forever Sleep ™. But what he encounters within the recesses of his mind is an unexpected revelation, challenging him to confront the haunting question: Is life truly worth living, even after enduring unimaginable pain? This visually stunning short explores the resilience of the human spirit, reminding us that amidst the darkness, there is always a reason to choose life.

Zac Stracener

Director & Writer

Alex Bartz

Producer & Editor

Eric Ulbrich

Director of Photography

Alex Shenkman

Composer

Ryan Baker

Sound Design

Matt Osborne Color

Color

Daniel Centrone

Production Designer

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Zac Stracener

Director & Writer

Alex Bartz

Producer & Editor

Eric Ulbrich

Director of Photography

Alex Shenkman

Composer

Ryan Baker

Sound Design

Matt Osborne Color

Color

Daniel Centrone

Production Designer

Elliot Saldivar

1AD

Devin Hassan

1AC

Kirk Cedric

G+E Swing

Blake Rice

Senior Producer, Color

Company 3

Digital Intermediate

Sergio Mishchenko

VFX Supervisor

Gary Schultz

Motion Graphics

Sebastian Portuondo

BTS

Alivia Levie, Zac Stracener, Kevin Clayette, Athena Stracener, Hope Schwing, Geoff Rosenthal

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