nebulous - from horror ShorT to feature film

NEBULOUS the  short film of how filmmaking turns deadly for a group of unsuspecting high school teens. The directorial, writing and producing  debut from 15 year old Aeris Danet captures the essence of classic 80's horror films while sprinkling in a taste of 90's teen coming of age drama. 

 "I'm honestly very impressed, especially given Aeris's age and this being her first film. Aeris has a lot of innate talent in shot composition, editing, pacing, and rhythm."

Aeris Danet isn’t just breaking into horror filmmaking, she’s kicking the door down and claiming her place among the next generation of horror filmmakers to watch. With Nebulous picking up steam on Google search lists for “youngest indie horror filmmakers 2025,” Danet is eyeing the next step: turning her short into a full-length feature. And if the short is any indication, this is a movie horror fans won’t want to sleep on. For those keeping track, Aeris Danet is already a SAG-AFTRA actress, a member of the Independent Film Alliance of Chicago, and now, one of the most talked-about young horror filmmakers of the year. 

This final girl isn’t just surviving, she’s making the damn movie! 

"In a genre built on unexpected twists, no one at the 2025 Chicago Horror Film Festival was expecting the breakout star of the weekend to be a 15-year-old.  Aeris Danet’s story is not just a win for teen filmmakers — it’s a win for Chicago. And horror fans everywhere should be paying attention"

“High School freshman is youngest nominated filmmaker in Chicago Horror Festival History”

“First Official Selection: NEBULOUS Directed by 15-year-old horror prodigy Aeris Danet, this breakout short has been making headlines and sweeping awards across the horror film fest circuit- You’ll be able to say you saw this one before Hollywood called.”