Believe in the pumpkin, face the truth.
A lonely boy, who believes his jack-o-lanterns come to life, is drawn to carve a pumpkin on Halloween night. While his mother tries to shield him from the scary truth. This suspenseful Halloween drama, is a proof of concept for a feature screenplay.
Acting
Avery Gibson's quiet wonder anchors every frame.
Cinematography
Golden-hour Halloween gloom that stings like nostalgia.
Direction
Ciminna trusts silence; dread builds in what's unseen.
Director
Michael R. Ciminna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Proof-of-concept shorts like this often secure feature funding based on mood alone—Ciminna's restraint here is a flex, not a limitation.
The 24-minute runtime deliberately mirrors classic Halloween television specials, positioning itself as a modern 'Treehouse of Horror' for adult grief.
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