The Brother that Never was

2025 · 8 min · Fantasy, Drama, MysteryPG-13

What if you wished your brother never existed... and the world listened?

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.

Director: Tania C. Brooks
Writer: Tania C. Brooks
Released: April 14, 2025
Language: English

Cast

Anna Jenkins
Phoebe
Aracely Muñoz
Carmen
Lily Baer
Rose
Braeden Byrne
Sean
Shamberlee McCarter
Mom (voice)
Tania C. Brooks
Women Caller ID (voice)

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