COMING SOON

On the isolated waters of the Chesapeake Bay, a lone crabber's routine day descends into madness after he is confronted by a phenomenon beyond explanation.

VESSEL is an atmospheric sci-fi horror short film that blends grounded realism with paranormal dread.

Inspired by the rich maritime culture of the Chesapeake Bay and classic slow-burn science fiction, the film explores isolation and one man’s encounter with the unknown.

VESSEL has been crafted with a cinematic, practical approach that favors tension, atmosphere, and gritty imagery over conventional horror, with festival audiences in mind.

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Production Credits

Written and Directed by

Eric Walter

Produced by

Mary Kerry Craven

Executive Producer

Andrew Wright

Starring

Daniel T. Kennedy

Based on an original story by

Michael Rory Weeks

Eric Walter


Cinematography by

Eric Walter

Jon Parke


Key Grip

Jason Contino


Edited by

Eric Walter


Visual Effects

Raleigh Stewart

Heather Cardone


Re-Recording Mixer

Rob Brill


Captain of the Elfie

William Scerbo


Additional Boat Transportation

Linda Andreason

Brian “Wes” Marks


Locations Consultant

Ruth Stewart


Dog Trainer

Christine Preece

Technical Specs

Runtime: 8 min

Color: Color

Sound mix: Stereo

Aspect ratio: 2.00: 1

Resolution: UHD (3840 x 2160)

Framerate: 23.98

Camera: Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K

Lenses: DZOFilm Arles FF/VV Primes