In the sci-fi action film "Variant," a group of individuals find themselves trapped in a mysterious and dangerous facility where nothing is as it seems. The ensemble cast, led by Samuel Barnette and Cidney Meredith, must navigate a series of escalating threats alongside Toby Johansen, Rob Ceus, Joel Barnette, Derek Hobbs, and Martin Trafford. As they struggle to survive, they begin to uncover the terrifying truth behind their imprisonment and the nature of the reality-shattering experiments being conducted upon them. Directed by Joe Meredith from a screenplay by Tony Jaswinski, this 41-minute thriller pits its characters against both external forces and their own crumbling perceptions in a relentless fight for escape and answers.