Sandtrap 2025
Sandtrap (2025), Maxwell Byrne's gripping short drama, throws a small-town pastor into a moral storm when financial ruin looms over his struggling church.
Director: Maxwell Byrne
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandtrap (2025) about?
Sandtrap (2025) follows a small-town pastor whose church teeters on collapse after its biggest donor cuts ties. Desperate to save his congregation, he's forced to confront an unexpected act of theft committed by a well-meaning member—and grapple with the ethical cost of survival.
Who directed Sandtrap?
Maxwell Byrne directs Sandtrap, bringing a tight, morally complex lens to this short drama.
Who stars in Sandtrap?
Rhys Muldoon leads the ensemble cast alongside Senuri Chandrani, Tara Morice, Ben Lee, and Ariadne Sgouros.
Is Sandtrap (2025) worth watching?
With its razor-sharp moral dilemmas and standout performances, Sandtrap (2025) is a compelling watch for fans of character-driven short films. Even at 16 minutes, it packs emotional depth and thematic weight that linger long after the credits roll.
How long is Sandtrap?
Sandtrap runs for 16 minutes.
About Sandtrap (2025) — A Pastor's Desperate Moral Crisis in Maxwell Byrne's Short Drama
Sandtrap (2025), Maxwell Byrne's gripping short drama, throws a small-town pastor into a moral storm when financial ruin looms over his struggling church. After the congregation's biggest benefactor abruptly withdraws support, the desperate clergyman faces impossible choices—until a devoted member takes matters into their own hands, pilfering to keep the doors open. What begins as an act of quiet desperation forces the pastor to question the very boundaries of his faith and ethics. Byrne crafts a tense, intimate chamber piece where every dollar feels like a pound of flesh, and the weight of salvation hinges on a single, stolen act.
With only 16 minutes to deliver its punch, Sandtrap (2025) thrives on raw performances and moral ambiguity, wrapping a modern parable in the quiet tension of a single setting. Byrne's direction leans into the claustrophobia of the pastor's dilemma, while a stellar ensemble—led by Rhys Muldoon and Senuri Chandrani—delivers performances that crackle with urgency and heart. Themes of faith, sacrifice, and the slippery slope of necessity collide in this razor-sharp morality play.