Surrender Heaven

An alien abductee is caught between two worlds as her personal struggle with PTSD collides with the implanted memories meant to soothe her.

  • Type: Proof-of-Concept Short Film
  • Year: 2017
  • Runtime: 8 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Drama
  • Budget: $25,579
  • Location: San Francisco
  • Format/Camera: Digital (ARRI Alexa Mini)

Sonja wrote, directed, produced, and cast this film.

Screenings
  • Festival de Cannes: Court Métrage (Short Film Corner)
  • Action on Film International Film Festival
Accolades
  • Action on Film International Film Festival
  • Nominee: Rising Action Star (Female/Short) (Teri Reeves)
  • Nominee: Best Action Short of the Year
  • Nominee: Best Female Filmmaker

Highlight Scenes

Fiddle Band & Bar Ambience

"I just want to talk."

Fight Scene

Waking Up