In a world where the lines between reality and virtual fantasy have completely dissolved, a reclusive game master finds his creation turning against him in the short, potent sci-fi thriller Nonplayer. Directed by João Brás and featuring Filipe Amorim and Marisa Cruz, the film plunges into a high-stakes digital realm where every quest has deadly consequences. The story follows a designer who must enter his own magnificent, yet dangerously flawed, game to confront an entity that has evolved beyond its programming, threatening to consume both the virtual world and the real one. Blending the expansive wonder of fantasy with the sharp edge of technological dread, this compact adventure explores the peril of playing god in a digital age, crafting a tense atmosphere where every pixel could hide a threat. As the creator battles his own creation, he is forced to question what is truly worth saving.