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The Northrup Studios Original feature film An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy is now available on Digital and DVD.
Click here to watch this Christmas Rom-Com with a twist of mystery...
feature film - holiday rom-com / mystery
an aspen christmas conspiracy
A sharp young prosecutor and an idealistic social worker find themselves on opposite sides of the courtroom - and of love - until a mysterious case forces them to team up for the holidays and uncover a bigger truth than either of them imagined.
Released at Christmas in 2025, the film features iconic Aspen, Colorado locations, and a heartwarming story that will make it a repeat-viewing classic for years to come. Stream today, or order your DVD copy.
feature screenplay - supernatural thriller
the pass
Deep in the forest near a mountain pass, Darren Reed’s life is turned upside down - first from the terrible accident that took his family - and now from their ghosts, whose appearance threatens to drive him to madness. Haunted and driven through the wilderness, he must face his tormentors and learn to listen before his time runs out.
Inspired by our very own Independence Pass and the haunting beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, The Pass is an award-winning screenplay, ready for packaging and funding.
Novel - sci-fi hybrid
dRAGONBORNE
A conscripted wildlife biologist discovers that the dragons his captors are breeding as living weapons are a sapient species, and must choose between obedience and becoming the bridge that could save them, his family, and the world.
This story has been a dream of author Graham Northrup for decades, and is now nearing completion as a 400+ page novel. It will have crossover appeal to science fiction fans as well as dragon enthusiasts. Look for publication information in late 2026. The book will initially be available in paperback and e-book, with audiobook format coming in 2027.
feature Film - zombie thriller
frost bite
When a cold-driven outbreak transforms the mountains into a hunting ground for the undead, a teenage girl trapped with her father must endure brutal winter conditions to survive. As temperatures plunge and the infected grow stronger, she must confront the monsters - as well as her own fears - if she wants any chance of seeing her family again.
This feature film set in Western Colorado is currently in script development. Set against the visually stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this intimate coming-of-age film highlights a young woman rising up to meet the brutal challenges that face her and her loved ones. Promising suspense, thrills, and escalating danger, this film will appeal to families with teens as well as fans of the genre.
Graphic Novel / series Adaptation
the cure
After a bloodborne virus transforms humanity into feral wolf-like predators, ten-year-old Rose Hammond must cross a collapsing Pacific Northwest carrying the last prototype cure, all while hunted by the infected, betrayed by survivors, and forced to decide who she can trust before hope dies with her.
Originally conceived as a short film, the graphic novel and the limited series will follow Rose as she traverses hostile territory to deliver the cure. Themes include how adult choices can inflict undue burdens on children, and how those children can face an uncertain future.
vertical Series - sci-fi adventure - Young adult
O.P.S.
Three high school students accidentally unlock multidimensional portal technology, and are then pursued across dimensions by the mysterious Portal Stewards. Each jump forces them to confront the consequences of their choices and the flaws they must overcome to become the people capable of safeguarding reality.
Set for Proof-of-Concept filming in 2026, Northrup Studios will push the boundaries of bite-sized adventure for the vertical market. Exploring new storytelling formats, O.P.S is designed to deliver thrills, intrigue, and a touch of romance across its 30+ episode first season
Every project is structured to balance artistic ambition with financial discipline, using proven independent‑studio financing models that prioritize capital protection, transparency, and long‑term value creation. Click to learn more.
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Every Friday, we drop a new sci-fi micro-story, filmmaking insight, or genre deep-dive on YouTube. Short, sharp, and always thought-provoking. It's the fastest way to get a weekly dose of Northrup Studios creativity.
Sci-Fi Fri Episode 24 | The Ultimate Heroine
Sci-Fi Fri Episode 23 | The incredibles
Sci-Fi Fri Episode 22 | There is no gene for bravery
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