The Cage

The Cage

VOICES DON'T MEAN MADNESS

2026 · 14 min · Thriller, Drama

Scotty, a struggling actor who faces constant rejection, receives a role in a short film, portraying a mentally troubled man. Scotty immerses himself in drastic preparation and isolation, and he finds himself losing his authenticity, slipping into different personalities, even when the cameras aren't rolling, unable to differentiate what his true reality is.

Directed by Gethin Houlson · Written by Ruby Beaven

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