Harvest (2026)
Harvest is a gripping 2026 psychological thriller short film that begins as a warm Friendsgiving celebration among close friends. What starts as a joyful evening filled with delicious food, laughter, and lighthearted secrets quickly spirals into tension and darkness when Maya (Alesia Daniele) introduces a mysterious card game that forces everyone to confront hidden truths. Blending elements of action and psychological thriller, Harvest masterfully explores escalating drama, mind games, and the dangerous power of secrets in an intimate setting. What begins as a cozy holiday hangout soon becomes a tense battle of wits where no one is quite who they seem. Directed by Emmanuel Jackson and Khadary Stephens, this sharp and twisty indie short delivers suspense, emotional intensity, and unexpected turns that will keep audiences on edge long after the final card is played.
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Alesia Daniele as Maya |
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Dominique Wilson as Ava |
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Khadary Stephens as Marcus |
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Hakim Esley as Elijah |
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Milana Brown as Naomi |
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Katherine Cutora as Selah |
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Aaliyah Ivory as Renee |
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Emmanuel Jackson as Malik |
| Camera | Emmanuel Jackson | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Emmanuel Jacques | Cinematography |
| Writing | Khadary Stephens | Writer |
| Production | Willie Crook | Executive Producer |
| Production | Alesia Daniele | Supervising Producer |
| Production | Emmanuel Jackson | Executive Producer |
| Production | Khadary Stephens | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Cierra Hereford | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Ivia Logan | Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Simeon Keri Jones | Production Manager |
| Sound | Elisha Brown | Boom Operator |
| Camera | Emmanuel Jacques | Camera Operator |
