Vestige (2026)

Vestige is a 2026 American short drama and fantasy film directed by Sean Walker. The story follows a hooded figure who enters an abandoned house deep in the woods, where flickering lights begin to awaken memories connected to the family who once lived there. The film uses a mysterious supernatural premise to explore the lingering traces of the past.

Rather than relying on a conventional horror setup, Vestige centers on family, memory, hardship and forgiveness. Jordan Pope leads the cast as the Hooded Figure, alongside Amanda Medlin as Amy, Blaine Rincon as Brian, Logan JaySmith as Christian and Ashlar Sebastian as Jack. The film combines atmospheric fantasy with intimate family drama.

• Vestige was written and directed by Sean Walker, with Geneva Singleton also credited as a writer.
• The film was produced by Sean Walker and Hal Arwood, with Real to Reel Entertainment and Halwithmanagement listed as production companies.
• Eli McGowan served as director of photography, while Josh Beeman composed the music and Sean Walker handled editing.
• The project was completed in April 2026 as a student short film associated with Lee University and has a runtime of approximately 25 minutes.
• Vestige was selected for the Lee University Film Festival and the Cobb International Film Festival, where its world premiere was scheduled for August 8, 2026. No major awards or broad critical reception have been publicly established yet.