The Trials

About this film

An extraterrestrial force has arrived to challenge the planet's greatest. A universe Olympics, where Earth's species must prove their strength and intelligence against an otherworldly presence. Directed by BAFTA winner Hal Watmough, and the first film in Beyond the Loop Season 2, an AI-native film anthology series from Wonder Studios. Executive Producers: @CapCutofficial @Elevenlabs @openart_ai @InVideoOfficial About Beyond the Loop: Beyond the Loop is Wonder Studios’ flagship storytelling format, a launchpad for the next generation of filmmakers and original IP. Each season brings together standout directors to create original short films with long‑form potential. The series gives filmmakers room to build new worlds, experiment with form, and tell the kinds of stories that traditional development cycles rarely back. A Wonder Studios Original Director: Hal Watmough Executive Producer: Justin Hackney Executive Producer: Xavier Collins Producer: Harry Moore Producer: Kieran Hoyle Development Producer: Louis Barbier Partnerships: Hannah Wrathall Brand & Distribution: Inayat Batra Socials: Claire Aylard Making Of Unit Director: Joe Harvey Producer: Anna Goodmaker DOP: Simon Isles 1st AC: Ernest Tu Gaffer: Olly Hearsey Production Assistant: Harry Herbert-Smith Concept Artists: Ben Reynolds and Camillia Langoux Script Consultant: Sarah Feldman Sound Designer & Re-recording Mixer: Ross Millership Colourist: Josh Cordell Post Producer: Jess Harms