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Original stories written, directed, or produced by Northrup Studios

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An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy is now available on Digital and DVD.

👉 Click here to watch this Christmas Rom-Com with a twist of mystery...

And

GIFT is breaking through worldwide: two festival semi-finalist placements, a Best Thriller win, and a major nomination at Darkland.
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Short Films

short film - Comedy/drama

stand up

Sal Colton’s future was stripped away in a devastating accident, and she relies on her witty sense of humor to keep the depression at bay - and the world at arm’s length. Her gift of humor is put to the ultimate test when another tragedy rears its head, pushing her to rise up to find new meaning - and true healing - for herself and those she loves.

short film - drama/thriller

the Neighbor

A young man having a long-overdue conversation with his girlfriend becomes witness to something that will have him second-guessing his choices forever.

short film - drama/horrer

the cure

A young girl with the fate of the world in her hands is forced to make an impossible decision.

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trailers

short film - sci-fi/thriller

gift

A new sci‑fi thriller short from Northrup Studios set in a not‑too‑distant future. Fleeing a rogue militia with his barely conscious sister - whose mysterious abilities make her a target - Liam must outrun a relentless tracker as she begins to realize the role she’s destined to play.

trailer - drama

my rockstar

Northrup Studios co-produced and co-directed this short film with Twilight Tiger productions about rock band Eva Under Fire as a proof of concept for a forthcoming feature film.

trailer - drama/thriller

the Neighbor

Watch the full short in the SHORT FILMS section. A young man having a long-overdue conversation with his girlfriend becomes witness to something that will have him second-guessing his choices forever.

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behind the scenes

BTS documentary (3 min)

the cure - making of

Come behind the scenes to learn how The Cure came into being.

BTS - photo reel (5 min)

my rockstar

Northrup Studios co-produced and co-directed this short film with Twilight Tiger productions about rock band Eva Under Fire as a proof of concept for a forthcoming feature film.

— Analysis & craft

Sci-fi Fri

A weekly Shorts series exploring what makes "Sci-Fi with Soul." Includes analysis, out-of-the-theatre reactions, industry insights, and craft disussion, all in a bite-sized nuggets.

Viewing Room videos coming soon. Watch the entire series now on YouTube:

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education & craft

4 Rules of Effective Worldbuilding for Sci-Fi

Want worlds that feel believable, immersive, and emotionally loaded, without lore-dumps?

Northrup Studios presents 4 principles that will tighten your sci‑fi/fantasy setting fast

industry & craft

Bigger Boat vs. Better Story: Vitality in Indie Film

Hollywood is betting on bigger boats: sequels, reboots, and branded IP. Independent filmmakers don’t have that luxury. Here's a quick take on risk, vitality, and why better stories - not safer ones - are what audiences are really hungry for.

— education

notes from the director's chair

Notes on Acting and Craft from your Performance Coach - Graham Northrup

education & craft

Ep. 1 - mindset

The first in the "DIrector's Chair," Graham shares some actionable mindfulness practices that are applicable to performers young and old, and to all storytellers and world builders.