Penelope is a darkly comedic short about an undead misfit with “female Beetlejuice” energy who wakes up on her 666th day with one job: build an army of the undead to make her father proud. Equal parts creepy and coming of age, Penelope explores the absurd lengths we go to for approval.
PENELOPE
IN-THEATER ONLY
Portland Premiere
Directed by Fiona Rene
Written by Heston Horwin
Starring Fiona Rene, Ethan Flower, Mason Conrad, Thaine Allison Jr., Herman Gambhir, Emma Aikmen
2025 | 13 mins | USA | English | English subtitles
Tags: Horror comedy, Narrative short, Occult, Woman director