About The Film
A science fiction thriller proof-of-concept short film in the vein of Terminator 1 meets Jet Li's The One with a hint of Rick and Morty.
A scorned psychotic killer from an alternate reality, Thærf is on a quest to hunt down and destroy every version of her ex, Jacob, throughout the multiverse and take her revenge on him for the death of her world.
A single soldier alt of Jacob has stolen her transport pod and seeks to defend every alt of himself from the deadly Thærf.
Director's Statement
They say you should make the kind of movie you would want to see. That is exactly what I have done with THÆRF!
I have always been fascinated by both the multiverse and time travel as narrative devices, and with stories that take us away from our reality. The character of Thærf has come along way since her inception in 2015.
Thærf was first created by myself and my team in 2015 as part of a 48-hour competition. That original short film, OFF THE CUFF, was more of a fun sci-fi comedy, but I liked what we had created so much that I held onto it.
In 2017 Thærf came out to play again, in the form of a pilot for a series that would have been called THE DARKEST TIMELINE, in reference to one of my favorite TV shows. This pilot was also a fun sci-fi comedy, but it expanded more on the character, the world, and the narrative. It also incorporated the Mandala Effect, which was viral at the time.
As I look back on it, I am grateful that show never got made. If it had been, Thærf would not exist in her current form.
I always felt that there was more dramatic potential with this character. After I released my first feature, which was a straight forward comedy, I really wanted to dive into something more serious and more thrilling; I wanted to give the audience a scare instead of a laugh. So I brought back Thærf and gave her a dark transformation!
While this short film is a full story with a satisfying ending, it is also a proof-of-concept for a feature. There is so much more story to tell!
I am beyond proud of everyone involved with this film, and am eagerly looking forward to sharing it with the world! It was a blast to make, and the cast and crew absolutely brought their A-game!
I am also eternally grateful to the people who donated to the crowdfunding campaign and made this film possible. THÆRF would not exist without them!
It is my goal to see a feature-length presentation of THÆRF on the big screen!
The Filmmakers
Lead actress, ALBERIE HANSEN
was pregnant during production.
Her son is credited in the film as
"Youngest Cast Member"
THÆRF featured an all female stunt team
The Unit Production Manager / Stunt Coordinator
JENNIFER GRIMES was born in Miami, FL. She attended Robert Morgan High School for the performing arts where she learned that she loved musical theater and dance.
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida, she moved back to South FL where it was easier to visit family. Soon she relocated to Los Angeles, CA where she's pursuing film acting and producing.
Jennifer is known for very female led story-telling and loves a good underdog story. She is a huge advocate for mental health and self-acceptance.
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Lead actor, TYLER GAYLORD
played two different versions of the same
character in THÆRF, and gave them both distinct personalities.
In some scenes he acted against a body double, in other scenes he directly acted against himself.
The Writer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Thomas Tulak (Hook, Cheers) is known as Too Small, the youngest lost boy in Steven Spielberg's Hook.
Thomas studied film & video production at the Art Institute of California, and began filmmaking in 2009. Several of Thomas' short films have been nominated for, and won awards in various film festivals. His first feature film, WHO DUNT DUNT DUNNIT? is now streaming on Tubi.
Thomas is an editor, compositor, and cinematographer on the in-house video production team at Knott's Berry Farm.
His directorial credits include 1 feature film, over 20 short films, and three web series, one of which has over 300 episodes.
The Composer
Dane Bryant Frazier is a composer, musician, and arranger. Frazier has written for film, tv, games, audiobooks, YouTube intros, and more. Notable films and short-films include Union Bound (2016) of which he was nominated for Best Original Score, Night Light (2018), Alexander (2020), and Symfaunic (2021) which he proceeded to win 3 Best Original Score Awards and one nomination.
Frazier is a 2022 graduate from Berklee College of Music with his Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games.
The Gaffer
Chris Warren is a Los Angeles based Cinematographer who experiments thoroughly and pushes the limits with both modern technology and style.
He believes that building strong, collaborative relationships result in the best work. His work blends technological skill with a keen aesthetic eye and attention to artistic detail.
He has shot numerous features, shorts, music videos and commercials for clients such as PGA, Disney, Marvel, BMW, Allstate, Ebay and Patagonia.
