Tal Anderson, who plays Mel’s sister Becca King in HBO Max’s hit medical drama “The Pitt,” is now headed into the horror genre with upcoming short film Don’t Look Out.
The horror-comedy short Don’t Look Out is produced, edited by, and starring Tal Anderson, and will screen on opening night of the Marvels of Media Festival at the Museum of the Moving Image in NYC on March 26, 2026. The fifth annual Marvels of Media Festival spotlights work created by autistic media-makers.
The short horror film Don’t Look Out follows two autistic friends who head into the woods to escape the horrors of reality, only to discover new horrors waiting for them there.
From March 26–28, the fest will feature screenings, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, and an exhibition of experimental shorts, a virtual reality project, and a video game.
This year, the festival is also expanding its network of theater partners, bringing the total to eight venues across the country. Participating theater partners for 2026 include:
- North Fork Arts (Greenport, New York)
- Jacob Burns Film Center (Pleasantville, New York)
- Byrd Theatre (Richmond, Virginia)
- Best Video Film & Cultural Center (Hamden, Connecticut)
- Denver Film / Sie FilmCenter (Denver, Colorado)
- Southampton Playhouse (Southampton, New York)
- Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington, New York)
Through an initiative launched in 2024, theaters nationwide have joined Marvels of Media to help expand audiences for the work of autistic media makers. These partner theaters screen customizable film programs and/or a promotional showcase reel, with all materials and support provided by the Museum, resulting in nearly double the participation this year.
“Over the past five years, Marvels of Media has grown into a powerful platform for autistic storytellers whose creativity, insight, and originality are reshaping how we experience film and media,” said Josh Sapan, MoMI trustee and founder of Marvels of Media and Sapan Studio. “This festival has become a movement that is expanding beyond NYC with theaters and cultural organizations across the country joining us in celebrating and sharing these remarkable voices.”
The festival is part of the Museum’s year-round Marvels of Media initiative, which showcases, celebrates, and supports autistic media-makers of all ages and skill sets.
Check out your first look at Tal Anderson in Don’t Look Out above and below.
