Thriller ·Drama · United States of America · 2026 · 14m

Swim for Me

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Director
Maxine Russell
Cast
Jacqueline Reza as Darcie Tess Lina as Aunt Lauren Sue Gauthier-Pin as Therapist Addison Ickler as Stella
Crew
Otto Danielson — Director of Photography Eli Cullen — Director of Photography Otto Danielson — Editor Eli Cullen — Editor Maxine Russell — Writer Ashley Molina — Producer
Tagline

WHAT IF IT WAS ALL YOUR FAULT?

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Darcie believes she is responsible for the drowning of her younger sister, Stella. As she begins seeing visions of Stella that blur the line between memory and reality, she must confront the truth about what really happened, before her guilt consumes her.

Mood & Themes
lakedrowningpsychological thrillertherapymental illnessshort filmdramaticintensehopefulgreifchild drowning
Key Collaborators
Maxine Russell Director Otto Danielson Director of Photography Eli Cullen Director of Photography Otto Danielson Editor Eli Cullen Editor Maxine Russell Writer Ashley Molina Producer Kelsey Garvey Production Design Emilia Compton Production Design
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