Casting "Character," an independent psychological thriller short film (proof of concept) about a man who awakens bound to a chair in an unfamiliar warehouse, facing a mysterious interrogator demanding answers he doesn't have. As his ordeal unfolds, the line between reality and perception begins to blur, raising unsettling questions about identity, control, and free will. Written and directed by Bradford Ryan Youngs, the short is being produced as a standalone proof of concept, with filming planned for January 2027 in Southern California.