Short film

The Nomophobe

2026 · 25 min

A quiet, intimate character study that makes you feel the pull of the screen and the ache of a strained bond.

Overview: A teenage girl with nomophobia endeavours to break free from her smartphone addiction to restore the close connection with her mother.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, family, identity, isolation
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
family
identity
isolation
healing
Places: home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none