United States / Apr 14, 2025 / PG-13
The Brother that Never was (2025)
Directed by Tania C. Brooks
8minruntime
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Plot
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
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Genres
FantasyDramaMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Brother that Never was |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | youtube.com |
| Release date | 14 aprile 2025 |
| Writer | Tania C. Brooks |
| Editing | Tania C. Brooks, Phuong Nguyen |
| Cinematography | Tania C. Brooks, Avery Warren |
| Assistant directors | Tania C. Brooks |
| Lighting | Isaiah Mejia |
| Camera operators | Tania C. Brooks, Avery Warren |
| Additional photography | Tania C. Brooks, Avery Warren |
| Production design | Tania C. Brooks |
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| Art direction | Tania C. Brooks |
| Set decoration | Tania C. Brooks |
| Music | Enrique Ibarra Jr., Lucia Dimos, Tania C. Brooks |
| Sound | Enrique Ibarra Jr., Lucia Dimos, Tania C. Brooks |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
United States / Apr 20, 2025 / PG-13
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