SHORT FILMS
Welcome to my collection of darker short films - a series of intimate, unsettling stories that explore the shadows beneath the surface of everyday life. These films delve into themes of isolation, obsession, grief, and the fragile line between reality and delusion. With a focus on mood, character, and psychological tension, each piece is crafted to leave a lingering impression. This is where discomfort meets beauty - and where the unsettling becomes unforgettable.
01
REANIMATOR
2025
"Reanimator" is an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling short story. The film is currently in post-production. This is a rough cut with zero sound, music, or color grading.
​As the writer/director, Michael Burns led a team of 46 crew members
02
LIFE FOR A LIFE
2024
"Life for a Life" tackles grief with a terrifying story about a ritual to bring back the dead... but at a terrible cost.
As the producer, writer, director, & editor, Michael Burns led a team of 12.
03
DEAD DROP
2023
A part of a 48 hour challenge, this film was shot and edited within two days. As the writer, director, & editor, Michael Burns led a team of 3.
04
OUT OF LIMBO
2023
"Out of Limbo" was acted, filmed, and edited entirely by Michael Burns.
05
ABDUCTED
2023
"Abduction" was acted, filmed, and edited entirely by Michael Burns.
06
FADE TO OBLIVION
2021
"Fade to Oblivion" is the first short film created by Michael Burns. As the lead actor, writer, director, and editor of the project, he led a team of 3.
07
THE MONKEY'S PAW
2025
"The Monkey's Paw" is an experimental film that consists of only one shot. Michael Burns directed and edited this project with the help of an actor.
08
FML
2023
"FML" was acted, filmed, and edited entirely by Michael Burns.
09
DAY ONE
2023
"Day One" was acted, filmed, and edited entirely by Michael Burns.
10
AFTER PARTY
2022
"After Party" is a film that tackles addiction. As the lead actor, writer, director, & editor, Michael Burns led a team of