Sci-Fi Drama Short Film ‘The Experience’ Stars Todd Carroll, Paul Galliano, Kathy DiStefano – Release Date

Written and directed by Kathy DiStefano, the sci-fi drama film ‘The Experience’ centers on a man struggling with loss who reluctantly enters a simulation experience at a technologically advanced retreat center called The Luminous Center. During his experience, he is taken back to the 1940s where he processes the grief he had been resisting his whole life.

‘The Experience’ stars Todd Carroll (as Mike DeSanto), Paul Galliano (as Joe DeSanto), Kathy DiStefano (as Betty DiMaggio), Ashley Park (as Facilitator).

Producers of ‘The Experience’ is produced by Kathy DiStefano, Philinese Kirkwood, Ashley Park, and Gina Marie Rodriguez, with executive producers Thomas Hanna and Marie Miller. Production companies are Outsider Productions, in association with Lottie Productions.

The film’s cinematography is by Natalia Moscoso, the editing is by Adam K. Tiller, with music by Micaela Carballo.

Watch the short film below:

Additional cast include Melissa Graver (as Client Mary), Sean Harris (as Client Bill), Jaclyn Lopez (as Maria), Stephen Neider (as Barber Jack), Edward Stasik (as Client Paul).

‘The Experience’ film was originally release digitally and via festival screenings in 2025.

Todd Carroll is most known for Secret Society: Till Blood Do Us Part. Kathy DiStefano is most known for Queen of Magic and Last Life. Paul Galliano is most known for Ryan’s Mystery Playdate.