The Purkinje Effect (2025)

After returning from an expedition to the Black Rock Desert, Jessup, the world's leading expert in extinct toads, shares the story of his meeting a Czech anatomist living with a lost tribe of hippies. The anatomist has discovered a unique and very powerful psychoactive substance derived from a rare toad and a specific dung beetle fungus. Jessup returns to campus and replicates the substance, which he names Obliterene. He summons his tight-knit group of academics, all of whom studied together at Bard, to attend a mysterious, Obliterene-fueled experience, that he believes will happen during a total solar eclipse on the winter solstice. The five uber-academics revel in one-upping one another about their accomplishments, and lament the loss of the sixth member of their group.

Director: Craig Trumbo, Mary Beth Eversole
Runtime: 11 min
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Music: Craig Trumbo
Production: VuJa de Industries
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1,700
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Purkinje Effect about?
After returning from an expedition to the Black Rock Desert, Jessup, the world's leading expert in extinct toads, shares the story of his meeting a Czech anatomist living with a lost tribe of hippies. The anatomist has discovered a unique and very powerful psychoactive substance derived from a rare toad and a specific dung beetle fungus. Jessup returns to campus and replicates the substance, which he names Obliterene. He summons his tight-knit group of academics, all of whom studied together at Bard, to attend a mysterious, Obliterene-fueled experience, that he believes will happen during a total solar eclipse on the winter solstice. The five uber-academics revel in one-upping one another about their accomplishments, and lament the loss of the sixth member of their group.
Who directed The Purkinje Effect?
The Purkinje Effect was directed by Craig Trumbo, Mary Beth Eversole.
Who stars in The Purkinje Effect?
The Purkinje Effect stars Andrew Dixon, Erik Thurston, Mary Beth Eversole, Ashley Arroyo, Jata Street.
How long is The Purkinje Effect?
The Purkinje Effect has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What is the budget of The Purkinje Effect?
The Purkinje Effect had a budget of $1,700.
Where was The Purkinje Effect produced?
The Purkinje Effect was produced in United States of America.