Headcase is a Canadian short satirical comedy horror film, directed by Spencer Zimmerman and released in 2025. The film stars Siobhan Connors as Karen, an online influencer who kills Brad (Pat Moonie) with her car while filming content, and decides to take advantage of his severed head in a bid to go viral and secure her fame.Stephen Saito, "Fantasia Fest 2025 Interview: Spencer Zimmerman on Grabbing Attention with 'Headcase'". The Movable Fest, July 27, 2025.
The film premiered at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 26, 2025, as the opener to Kurtis David Harder's feature film Influencers.Jamie Casemore, "Kevin Healey, Viral Nation board Headcase feature adaptation". Playback, July 28, 2025. It was created as part of the 2025 Crazy8s film competition, which challenges six filmmakers to produce a short film over eight days.
A feature expansion of the film is in development.Jennie Punter, "‘Die Hart’ EP Kevin Healey, Viral Nation’s Paul Telner Board Feature Adaptation of Fantasia Short ‘Headcase’". Variety, July 25, 2025.
Awards
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Canadian Screen Awards 2026 Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama Siobhan Connors "The 14th Canadian Screen Awards Nominations (2026)". The Canadian Film Reviewer, March 26, 2026. Directors Guild of Canada 2025 Best Short Film Spencer Zimmerman Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils film, doc nominees; Discovery Award short list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 22, 2025. Leo Awards 2026 Best Musical Score in a Short Drama Ethan Lawrence https://www.leoawards.com/2026/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_program_2026.php#Headcase Leo Awards 2026 Best Picture Editing in a Short Drama Anthony Luneburg https://www.leoawards.com/2026/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_program_2026.php#Headcase Leo Awards 2026 Best Performance Short Drama Pat Moonie https://www.leoawards.com/2026/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_program_2026.php#Headcase Abbotsford Film Festival 2025 Best of BC
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