Animus

Set in a dystopian future where animals are nearly extinct, Animus follows an institutional psychologist attempting to determine the motive behind a brutal attack. To understand the violent sociopath who confessed to the crime, the psychologist focuses on the man's fixation with evolution and the natural world.

This Australian drama and thriller was written and directed by Jamie Murray. The short film features a cast including Fenn Leon as Subject A-652 and Chris Hardy as Psych 2-B, with supporting roles played by Carmina Soriano, Matthew Murray, Steve Sampson, and Mark Fox. The production was handled by K29 Studios and 376 Films, with Kaytee Elliott serving as producer. The film has a total runtime of 24 minutes.