The Brother that Never was

Name: The Brother that Never was
Director: Tania C. Brooks
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2025-04-14
Duration: 8 min
Cast: Anna Jenkins, Aracely Muñoz, Lily Baer, Braeden Byrne, Shamberlee McCarter

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2025 · 8 min · PG-13 · Fantasy · Drama · Mystery

Overview

On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.

Directed by Tania C. Brooks

Cast

Anna Jenkins — Phoebe
Aracely Muñoz — Carmen
Lily Baer — Rose
Braeden Byrne — Sean
Shamberlee McCarter — Mom (voice)