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The Actor (2026)
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The Actor (2026)

Genre
Thriller
Release Date
July 24, 2026
Studio
Mission Avenue
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
July 24, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
015 minute(s)
Production Budget
3000
Studio
Mission Avenue
Official Site
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Director
Aaron Saldaña Cisneros
Screenwriter
Aaron Saldaña Cisneros
Starring
  • JD Hathway
  • Angelica Dulen

In this taut psychological thriller directed by Aaron Saldaña Cisneros, a struggling stage actor played by JD Hathway finds his grip on reality slipping when he lands the role of a lifetime. Consumed by his craft, he begins to lose the boundary between performance and truth, especially as his character's dark past mirrors unsettling events in his own life. His devoted partner, portrayed by Angelica Dulen, grows increasingly alarmed as his obsessive method acting transforms him into someone she no longer recognizes. With a runtime of just 15 minutes, this intense short film immerses viewers in a claustrophobic world of paranoia and identity crisis, where every line of dialogue could be a confession and every scene a trap. As the actor delves deeper into his role, he must confront the question of whether he is merely playing a monster or becoming one. Cisneros crafts a gripping exploration of artistic sacrifice and mental unraveling, leaving audiences on edge until the very last frame.

GENRE: Thriller YEAR: 2026