With the short film ‘Breathe‘,  Cody Kearsley shows he’s a filmmaker with a sharp eye for the kind of storytelling that stays with you after viewing. He doesn’t just tell you a story; he pulls you into it, locking the doors behind you so there’s no easy escape.

Kearsley’s approach to themes like addiction and psychological descent is anything but heavy-handed. He’s got a knack for subtlety, letting the horrors of the mind play out in ways that feel real and raw. The man knows how to wield atmosphere like a weapon.

His character-driven storytelling is his strong points – he makes you live and breathe the protagonist’s turmoil. You don’t just see her struggle; you feel it, thanks to his direction that’s as precise as it is profound.

Cody Kearsley is a name you’ll want to remember. His blend of technical mastery and deep, character-focused narratives makes him one of the most exciting new voices in short film today. With ‘Breathe’, he’s proven he’s not just a director – he’s a storyteller with something important to say, and he’s saying it in a way that’s impossible to ignore.