FAÇADE is a tense, character‑driven sci‑fi thriller that explores how technology, trauma, and unresolved friendships collide inside a deadly AI‑controlled escape room. Written and directed by Andrea Howard and produced by CollabroArt Studios, the film follows a group of former college friends who reunite a decade after an artificial‑intelligence experiment destroyed their bond.
What begins as an awkward reunion quickly turns into a nightmare when they are trapped inside a high‑tech escape room run entirely by AI. Every puzzle exposes a buried secret. Every round raises the stakes. And every failure could be fatal.
As the system forces them to confront the lies, betrayals, and choices that tore them apart, the group must decide whether they can trust each other again — or whether the AI knows them better than they know themselves.
Facade
- Director: Andrea Howard
- Starring: Julian mattei, Tanecia Scott, Kristel Estephania, Jelani Aurelus, Miriam Jeanlys, Devante Garrick, Lisa Platt
- Runtime: 91 mins
Cast
FAÇADE features a strong ensemble of rising talent:
- Julian Mattei as Marcus Davidson
- Tanecia Scott as Rachael
- Kristel Estephania as Jeanine
- Jelani Aurelus as Jamal
- Miriam Jeanlys as Naomi
- Devante Garrick as Derrick
- Lisa Platt as Lisa
Directed and written by Andrea Howard, FAÇADE blends psychological tension with sci‑fi mystery, using the escape‑room format to explore themes of accountability, trust, and the consequences of technological ambition.
The film’s production emphasizes practical set design and real‑time puzzle mechanics, creating a claustrophobic environment where the characters — and the audience — never know what the AI will reveal next. CollabroArt Studios positions the film as a modern thriller that merges emotional storytelling with high‑concept genre elements.
Release Dates
- Digital Release: October 23, 2026
- AVOD / Ad‑Supported Streaming Release: December 4, 2026
