The Brother that Never was
Apr 14, 2025 · 8m
Director
Tania C. BrooksOverview
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
Cast of The Brother that Never was
Crew of The Brother that Never was
Tania C. BrooksDirector, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Editor, Camera Operator, Set Designer, Foley Artist- Isaiah MejiaGaffer
- Avery WarrenCamera Operator, Production Assistant
- Enrique Ibarra Jr.Sound Recordist
- Lucia DimosSound Assistant, Production Assistant
- Zipporah MarseProduction Assistant
- Aracely MuñozProduction Assistant
- Phuong NguyenEditorial Consultant
About The Brother that Never was
What is The Brother that Never was about?
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
When was The Brother that Never was released?
The Brother that Never was was released on April 14, 2025.
How long is The Brother that Never was?
The Brother that Never was runs 8 minutes.
Who directed The Brother that Never was?
The Brother that Never was was directed by Tania C. Brooks.
Who is in the cast of The Brother that Never was?
The cast of The Brother that Never was includes Anna Jenkins (Phoebe), Aracely Muñoz (Carmen), Lily Baer (Rose), Braeden Byrne (Sean) and Shamberlee McCarter (Mom (voice)).