Short film

PAINT SPLATTER!

2026 · 11 min

A short, quietly tense family drama where a boy's admiration for his grandfather clashes with his father's disapproval.

Tagline: PAINT SPLATTER
Overview: Sam Stanicky looks up to and wants to be like his grandfather. His father, Jackson, isn't so approving though.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, identity, coming-of-age, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

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