
Drink Up
Synopsis
When Carter, a man celebrating three years of sobriety, loses his job, he’s lured into a mysterious bar offering free drinks in exchange for his recovery chip. But what begins as one drink turns into a nightmarish spiral through time, addiction, and guilt—until he realizes the true cost of trying to drown his demons.
Meet the Filmmaker
Meet the Filmmaker
Wenzler
Powers
Writer / Director
Wenzler Powers is a Chicago-based writer and director whose work blends sharp dialogue, emotional depth, and creeping horror. Originally from Memphis, he makes his directing debut with the short film "Drink Up"....Read more
Wenzler Powers is a Chicago-based writer and director whose work blends sharp dialogue, emotional depth, and creeping horror. Originally from Memphis, he makes his directing debut with the short film "Drink Up". His story "Pain Relief" was featured on the award-winning NoSleep Podcast, and his feature script "Stag Night" won Best Screenplay at Horror Underground. Powers’ films often explore trauma, intimacy, and nostalgia through a lens and love of genre storytelling. Read less