On the isolated waters of the Chesapeake Bay, a lone crabber's routine day descends into madness after he is confronted by a phenomenon beyond explanation.

VESSEL is an 8-minute science-fiction / horror short that blends grounded realism with paranormal dread. Inspired by the rich maritime culture of the Chesapeake Bay and classic slow-burn science fiction, the film explores isolation and one man’s encounter with the unknown.

The film has been crafted with a cinematic, practical approach that favors sustained tension, atmosphere, and gritty, tactile imagery over conventional horror. Through restrained storytelling, immersive sound design, and a gradual escalation of dread, VESSEL places audiences alongside its central character as an ordinary day on the water descends into something inexplicable.