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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has officially launched the UNCC Skeptics club, with a focus on promoting a new horror film titled ‘No Friends in Liminal Spaces’. The inaugural interest meeting, held on May 5, 2025, attracted attention for its unique approach to engaging potential viewers through themes of political polarization and conspiracy theories. Created by a group of fourth-year students, the club aims to spark critical discussions among audiences while providing an entertaining experience.
Charlotte, NC – The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) has seen the launch of a novel student organization, the UNCC Skeptics club, which officially kicked off at its inaugural interest meeting on May 5, 2025. What began as an unofficial entity in February 2025 has turned into a strategic marketing initiative for the debut of a short horror film titled No Friends in Liminal Spaces, which was screened the same evening at 7 p.m. in McKnight Hall.
The launch of the Skeptics club is part of a broader effort to spark interest in the film, which delves into critical themes such as political polarization and conspiracy theories. Created by fourth-year students Imogen Anderson and True Saum, the club initially presented itself as a conspiracy theory-oriented group, capturing the curiosity and attention of potential viewers.
As a dynamic group, the film’s production team included fellow fourth-year students Sophia Fuller, Paul Jones, Thong Nguyen-Vu, and Briana Lane, along with third-year students Taufik Abdul-Jaleel and Joana Migombo. Initially arising from a class assignment in a horror film course, the project quickly morphed into a deeply personal project reflecting the students’ passion for cinematic storytelling.
The promotional activities of the UNCC Skeptics club were designed to both entertain and engage the audience. Posts promoting the club generated viral interest, leading many to believe in its legitimacy as a formal organization. Through this clever marketing strategy, the creators aimed to ensure that the film reached a wide audience, thus encouraging discussion around the topics it presents.
With Saum at the helm as the film’s director, the production made significant strides in crafting a narrative that resonates with contemporary audiences. Anderson played a pivotal role in developing the film’s shots and visual style, aligning the artistic direction with the project’s core themes. The talents of Jones and Fuller were instrumental in the editing phase, enhancing the overall quality of the final product and ensuring a polished presentation.
Collaboration was a cornerstone during the film’s development. The cast demonstrated notable adaptability and cooperation, working together to refine the plot and effectively convey the underlying messages related to current societal and political climates. The team aimed to capture the viewers’ attention with a narrative that is not only compelling but also thought-provoking.
As a first-time director, Saum highlighted the critical role of her supportive cast in creating an encouraging environment throughout the filmmaking process. The aim was not just to tell a story but to evoke real fears and encourage contemplation surrounding pressing political and social issues today.
The film’s premiere and subsequent activities of the UNCC Skeptics club reflect the innovative spirit prevalent among students at UNCC. Their efforts in blending film with conversation about serious themes aim to inspire audiences to think critically and engage in meaningful discourse regarding conspiracies and their implications in society.
Looking ahead, the creators anticipate that the discussion generated by No Friends in Liminal Spaces and the initiatives of the UNCC Skeptics club will foster a greater awareness of the pertinent issues their film addresses, urging viewers not only to reflect on but to actively engage with the material they present.
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- Niner Times: UNCC Skeptics Club Launch
- Wikipedia: Conspiracy Theory
- Niner Times: No Friends in Liminal Spaces
- Google Search: Political Polarization
- Niner Times: Skeptics Club Overview
- Google Scholar: Film and Society
- Niner Times: Film Making at UNCC
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Film Genre
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