Before the World Set on Fire

Before the World Set on Fire is a drama, mystery, and thriller centered on a college facing an outbreak of an unknown virus. Professor Anya Davis is forced to transition her seminar to an online format to maintain education during the crisis. When a tragedy occurs during one of these virtual sessions, a conflict emerges between Anya and the college administration over ethical standards.

The film was written and directed by Jaclyn Bethany, marking the first project in a sequence of four films that includes Tell That to the Winter Sea, Good Grief, and In Transit. The cast features Brooke Bloom in the role of Anya, alongside Julia Sarah Stone, Joe Adler, Alex Breaux, David Call, and Alex Hurt. The movie has a total runtime of 70 minutes.

Upon its release in November 2023, the film received a limited response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 3.3/10 based on 126 votes.