The Desert Project
2021, English. Directed by Ilya Tank Shilov.
What If You Died 13 Years Before You Were Born?
Ida and her friend Rebecca return to Ida's house after a harrowing day in the desert where their film-crew friends vanish. Through some quirk in technology it appears they went back in time where Ida's then 20-year-old father kills a crew member during a fight. Ida takes Rebecca to her father's workshop where they look at an old 16mm black-and-white film that captures the fragments of events from that day... a 35 years ago.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ilya Tank ShilovDirector
- Ilya Tank ShilovBoris / Alexander
- Naomi NavarreIda
- Ashton SoleckiRebecca
- Garrett BottsEric / Mathew
- Melis YorukBethany / Susan
- Adam C. LivelyDrake
- Trevor McleroyManager's Son
- Kyle ColtonManager of Motel
- Ylva Cecilia WaernMarti
- Robert OlsenPassenger
- Wesley DeanDriver
- Sé MarieTv-News Reporter
Details
- Released
- 15 April 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ilya Tank Shilov, James Brandt
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How long is The Desert Project?
The Desert Project runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Desert Project on?
The Desert Project isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desert Project?
If you liked The Desert Project, try Relax, I'm from the Future, 57 Seconds, The Dream Team.
Who directed The Desert Project?
The Desert Project (2021) was directed by Ilya Tank Shilov and stars Ilya Tank Shilov, Naomi Navarre, Ashton Solecki.