Endangered — Lennard Smith

Endangered

Mystery Thriller Short Film • 2019

A playful family bushwalk turns deadly when a young boy witnesses something horrific and long thought extinct, lurking in the shadows.

About the Film

Endangered is a suspenseful short film that begins as a light-hearted family outing in the Australian bush, and quickly descends into terror. When eleven-year-old Eric ventures off-trail in a fantasy-fueled game with his parents, he stumbles upon something none of them could have prepared for.

As playful adventure gives way to real horror, the family's strength is tested against a predator that shouldn't exist.

Credits

Cast

Eric – Oscar Pearl
Keith – Vincent Donato
Laura – Felicity McDonald

Written, Directed & Edited By

Lennard Smith

Director of Photography

Rebecca Duncker

Clapper Loader

Luke Sugrue

Sound Recordists

Liam Roche

Photography / BTS Video

Michael Selge

Production Assistant

Jessica Tindall

© 2026 Lennard Smith