When an ordinary man's world is turned upside down by a woman from another dimension, the fate of both their worlds suddenly rests in their hands...and they're not happy about it!

a b o u t

SLIVER is an independent sci-fi romantic comedy short film written and directed by Chaya Doswell.

Shot on location in Queens, New York, the film serves as a proof of concept for a planned feature film of the same name, introducing audiences to its imaginative world, charming characters, and blend of science fiction, romance, and comedy.

c a s t

HUNTER EMERY j a k e h a l t z

NATALIE AUSTIN t e s s / t

f i l m m a k e r s

CHAYA DOSWELL w r i t e r - d i r e c t o r - p r o d u c e r

MICHAEL MOSKOWITZ p r o d u c e r
MAEGAN OCHOA p r o d u c e r

DAVID SPADORA e x e c u t i v e p r o d u c e r

ALEX EAKER e x e c u t i v e p r o d u c e r

DOM LAMPASONA e x e c u t i v e p r o d u c e r

ALEX EAKER d i r e c t o r o f p h o t o g r a p h y

BENNI PIERCE e d i t o r

MITCHELL ANICAS c o m p o s e r

NICK D'INIZIO v i s u a l e f f e c t s s u p e r v I s o r

DAVID SPADORA. g a f f e r s

MATTHEW J ESPINOSA g a f f e r s

TEMI OKOTIEURO 1 s t a s s i s t a n t c a m e r a

ADONIS BELLO s o u n d m i x e r

s o u n d e d i t o r

JOE DICOSCOLA. s o u n d m i x e r

s o u n d e d i t o r

DEBORA SOFFEL p r o d u c t I o n d e s i g n e r

CHLOE HARRISON p r o d u c t I o n d e s i g n e r

DOM LAMPASONA p o s t p r o d u c t i o n s u p e r v i s o r

f i n i s h i n g e d i t o r

DYLAN HANDEN v f x a r t i s t

CAMERON TAVAKOLY c o l o r i s t

b t s

Shot over three days in Queens, New York, SLIVER combines practical filmmaking with visual effects to create an original sci-fi world on an independent budget.

Filmed on the RED Komodo X
Practical locations
Independent production
Original score

p r o o f o f c o n c e p t

A Short Film. A Bigger Universe.

SLIVER is the first chapter of an original feature film - not in development - written by Chaya Doswell, introducing audiences to a sci-fi romantic comedy where love can transcend dimensions.