YouTube Short ‘Open Door’ Gets Feature Film Development Deal
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Kevin Cate's viral sci-fi short film "Open Door" is being adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal, according to a report from Variety. The original short, which has nearly 15 million views across YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram, follows two people on an elevator ride from hell. Cate wrote the spec script with Charles Spano, who wrote the screenplay for "IO." Sean Anthony Baker and Mia Matthews are set to reprise their roles from the original three-minute short. The film is in development with executive producer Rick Kearney and Cate's Clinging Vine Films, the same venture that produced Cate's upcoming debut "Unbearable Christmas," starring Julia Stiles, David Cross, and Stephen Root. Cate has launched a website giving clues and updates for fans, and the budgeting process is expected to be finished later this month as the crew continues raising money and considering additional casting options.
What’s reported
"Open Door" is a viral sci-fi short by Kevin Cate with nearly 15 million views across YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram.
The short will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal.
Cate wrote the spec script with Charles Spano, screenwriter of "IO."
Sean Anthony Baker and Mia Matthews will reprise their roles from the original three-minute short.
The film is in development with executive producer Rick Kearney and Clinging Vine Films.
Cate's upcoming debut "Unbearable Christmas" stars Julia Stiles, David Cross, and Stephen Root.
Cate has launched a website with clues, updates, theories, and behind-the-scenes content.
Budgeting is expected to be finished later this month as the crew raises money and considers additional casting.
Key figures
Kevin Cate, filmmaker and writer
Charles Spano, screenwriter
Sean Anthony Baker, actor
Mia Matthews, actor
Rick Kearney, executive producer
Julia Stiles, actor (in "Unbearable Christmas")
David Cross, actor (in "Unbearable Christmas")
Stephen Root, actor (in "Unbearable Christmas")
Sources: Variety
