Short film

Collision Theory

2026 · 20 min

A brisk, talky comedy that traps two stubborn worldviews in a small space and lets the sparks fly.

Overview: On her way to the opportunity of a lifetime, an overly careful astrophysicist teacher finds herself stuck on a plane in a turbulent debate with a passionate flat-earther.
How it feels: Light, satirical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Science, identity, faith, ambition
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note: Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: science
identity
faith
ambition
freedom
Places: single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none