A Devilish Morality Tale in Faith-Based Thriller “The Root”

In the wake of sudden wealth, a group of friends finds their loyalty tested by a chilling voice.

Published Categorized as Narrative
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In the wake of sudden wealth, a group of friends finds their loyalty tested by a chilling voice.

Awards & Nominations

Official SelectionSouthern Oasis Film Festival, 2025
Direct Monthly Online Film Festival, 2025
Christian Online Film Festival, February 2025
Berlin Shorts Award, 2025
Dubai Independent Film Festival, 2025
Vienna Indie Short Film Festival, 2025
Luleå International Film Festival, 2025
New Hope Film Festival, 2025
Knoxville International Christian Film Festival, Spring 2025
Imaginarium Independent Film Festival, 2025
AwardsChristian Online Film Festival, February 2025:

Best Short Film (Courtney Lee Simpson)

Best Actress (Courtney Lee Simpson)

Best Actress Supporting (Shauen Miller – Megan, Angela Grimm – Beth, Amy Crowley – Emma)

Best Music & Sound (Jason R. Johnston, Jacob LaRose, Jonathan Tinne)
Dubai Independent Film Festival, 2025
Vienna Indie Short Film Festival, 2025
Luleå International Film Festival, 2025
Berlin Shorts Award, 2025

Written + Directed by: Courtney Lee Simpson
Produced by: Courtney Lee Simpson + Shauen Miller
EP: Jason R. Johnston + Jimmy Byrge
DP: Jason R. Johnston
Composer: Jonathan Tinne
Editor + Colorist: Jason R. Johnston
AD + Scripty: Angela Grimm
Sound Design: Jason R. Johnston
Sound Mixer: Jacob Larose
PA: Dawn “Sunshine” Brasher

CAST

Shauen Miller … Megan
Angela Grimm … Beth
Amy Crowley … Emma
Courtney Lee Simpson … Sophia
Brian Scott Gilmore … The Voice