Directing

Sydne Horton

Sydne Horton grew up adopted, curious, and queer in the Midwest, raised on teen movies and survival instincts, which now fuel her love for coming of age stories with bite. She writes and directs genre-blending narratives that explore identity, belonging, and the messy magic of self-discovery, told with horror, heart, and humor. Her short Saturday Ritual screened at the Cannes Film Festival as par…

Known For

Give Me an AGive Me an A · 2023
Give Me an A
★ 6.02023
MovieScience FictionComedy
Created by an all female filmmaking team, this 17-segment series focuses on the visceral gut reactions of each filmmaker to expand conversations about women’s reproductive rights and the importance of bodily autonomy and also addresses the issues of a democracy that does not protect the needs of the majority of the population.
OCD & MeOCD & Me · 2025
OCD & Me
2025
Movie
High school sisters June and Mel race to escape school as June's overwhelming OCD intrusive thoughts spiral out of control, threatening to unravel everything they know.
STANSTAN
STAN
MovieHorrorComedy
In order to maintain her beauty and influence, a social media superstar must complete her annual ritual sacrifice of a pure follower -- or face the consequences of the curse herself.
A Painterly HandA Painterly Hand · 2025
A Painterly Hand
2025
MovieRomanceThriller
A young artist, unsure of her style, falls in love with a charming painter at a gallery. But is their love stronger than his obsession with dark imagery?
MetaMeta · 2020
Meta
2020
MovieHorrorDrama
On the eve of Senior Prom, Artie unexpectedly gets his period just moments before making his way to stage for prom court nominations. With this startling event, he erupts into a metamorphosis that mirrors the emotional and physical transformation of the trans masculine experience and explores trans dysphoria.
Fence SitterFence Sitter
Fence Sitter
MovieComedy
An elder millennial grapples with the decision to become a parent at her best friend's baby shower.
Saturday RitualSaturday Ritual · 2024
Saturday Ritual
★ 10.02024
MovieComedyDrama
High school soccer players Cammie, Em, and Kara have a tradition of visiting a new psychic after every Saturday match. Cammie soon finds herself in over her head when a highly recommended psychic unveils an unknown secret.
The House SittersThe House Sitters · 2022
The House Sitters
2022
MovieHorror
Annie agrees to house-sit for her grandma's mysterious companion with hopes to make this the perfect weekend to confess her true feelings to her bestie Tatum. Unfortunately for Annie, things take a sharp left turn.

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