The pioneering creators shaping the foundation of shostak’s new cinematic ecosystem.

What if the only way to survive your past… was to write it? What if someone, or something, started writing it with you? This is the premise behind the psychological slow-burn thriller from Writer-Director Steven Quach and Producer Thaison Nguyen of Aeri Productions.

In a world secretly controlled by ancient malevolent beings, a guilt-ridden handler and the young miracle-worker go on the run after defying their monstrous master, uncovering a conspiracy shaping humanity’s future. A genre-bending, fully animated supernatural thriller that fuses mystery, action, and brutal intensity with unforgettable character arcs, born from the creative mind of Henry G. M. Jones.

Set in an alternative modern-day Scotland, where humans, vampires, werewolves, and zombies coexist under a fragile truce. This supernatural crime-thriller delivers tense action, gripping investigations, inter-species romance, and ruthless political intrigue From writer-director Fraser Coull and Emmy-nominated genre writer Roland Moore.

In the not-too-distant future, a pharmaceutical “miracle drug” hits the market, triggering the worst side effects imaginable. This race-against-time sci-fi thriller comes from writer-producer Jonathan Yanez and director Freddie Poole of Wolf Pack Entertainment.

When a brutal energy monopoly drives citizens to the brink, one man’s refusal to comply sparks a viral uprising, and the state moves to bury him before the resistance spreads. A razor-sharp dystopian thriller of rebellion, retaliation, and resilience from Writer-Actor-Producer Sean Michael Gloria.

Follow Chef Stephan Coe as he leaves the comfort of the kitchen and steps into the wild; chasing ingredients at the source, meeting the people who risk everything to bring food to the table, and cooking meals forged by fire, grit, and pure adventure. From Producer Joshua Long and his team over at The Riot Agency.

In a dystopian America where mandatory tattoos serve as vessels for demonic possession, an immune young woman becomes the one anomaly the regime cannot control, forcing her into a fight against both the authoritarian power that marked her and the ancient evil consuming the nation from within. A bold, genre-blending supernatural thriller of rebellion, myth, and survival written and produced by Terri Emerson of Go Diva Media Works.

Forget everything you know about political documentaries. Coley for President blends stand-up comedy, cross-country adventure, and a vibrant multimedia experience as Coley hits the road to lift spirits, challenge perspectives, and launch his unexpected campaign for the 2028 presidency. Written, directed, and produced by Coley himself.

When a recently widowed vocalist takes a job as live entertainment at an illegal brothel, she’s pulled into a seductive world of secrets, danger, and found family, where her double life threatens to destroy everything she’s trying to protect. A raw, provocative character-driven drama about desire, survival, and reinvention from writer-producer-director Chris Jackson of Kalanset Media.

When a desperate screenwriter submits an anonymous script about a Hollywood killing spree, he’s horrified to learn the murders are actually happening, word for word. A gripping real-time crime thriller from actor-writer-producer-director Russell Bradley Fenton.
To celebrate the creators shaping the earliest worlds on shostak, we’re hosting a multi-phase creator competition that unfolds across the platform’s launch window. Throughout the event, participating filmmakers will develop their worlds, share their creative vision, and engage in challenges that spotlight originality, audience connection, and storytelling craft.
The competition will offer opportunities for select creators to receive expanded support, increased visibility, and the chance for their world to advance into larger production pathways. Full details and official rules will be announced soon.
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