Immortal Echoes
Short 20:23 min - Thriller
Synopsis:
When dedicated schoolteacher Carly uncovers the chilling past of her school's land—where children mysteriously vanished long before its construction—she stumbles upon a sinister link to supernatural rituals and the notorious Jack Howser, a man who sought immortality in the 1920s. As whispers of restless spirits grow louder, Carly must race against time to unearth their remains and break Howser’s grip on the land before his malevolent presence silences her forever.
Director - Jeff Lane
Jeff Lane is an accomplished film director, producer, screenwriter, and occasional actor.
After graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, Jeff began his career as an officer in the U.S. Army. It was during his posting in Virginia that his passion for filmmaking emerged, as he served as a military advisor and appeared as an actor in the film Toy Soldiers (1991).
Following his service, Jeff transitioned to civilian life in Phoenix, Arizona, where he joined the Tempe Police Department. During his tenure, he held the role of Public Relations Officer and created, wrote, produced, and directed the Arizona Cox cable television show Tempe StreetBeat (2001-2005). In addition, he wrote, produced, and directed several award-winning commercials and public service announcements earning four prestigious awards from the International Media Communications Association (MCA-I).
Jeff made his directorial debut with Lady Doctor (2023), a film centered on the suffrage movement during Arizona's statehood in 1912. This powerful work was celebrated at multiple film festivals, receiving accolades for Best Cinematography, Best Human Rights Film, Best Short Film, Best Cast, and Best Sound.
His second film, Forever (2024), which he wrote, produced and directed, garnered an Audience Favorite award, a Best Short Film award and a best Family Short Film.
Director Statement
As a director passionate about bringing historical narratives to life, stepping into the supernatural thriller genre allowed me to explore history in a completely new way. Blending the eerie remnants of the 1920 era with the present day was an exciting challenge—one that deepened the film’s atmosphere and psychological tension.