A sunny paradise. A shady biotech company. A detective with a beast inside and a killer hunting her down.

New Honolulu police investigator Akela Barrett’s mercenary past comes back to haunt her as a merciless killer targets her shapeshifting black ops squad.

In the futuristic solarpunk capital of New Honolulu, one megacorp is king: Island Health & Wellness.

The skeletons in their closet aren’t even human. Just ask police investigator Akela Barrett, or as she’s known to Neo ‘Aina’s enemies:

Part of the infamous, shapeshifting…

“EXORCIST” squad.

There’s just one problem.

Not only has their program been leaked, but the Chimeras themselves are being hunted. And their parent company has collared them so they can’t fight back.

Thrown into a fight for survival, Akela must use every resource available—even her nosy human partner—to protect herself and the only true family she’s ever known.

Yet there’s a nagging feeling that they deserve everything that’s coming to them.

Coverfly top 1%

Austin Film Festival

Second rounder

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2020

WINNER

  • "The writer deftly mixes creature horror/action with a police procedural. The action set pieces, especially the vicious and grand fight sequences between the Chimeras, are entertaining and exciting."

    Austin Film Festival

  • "CHIMERA is a fascinating concept with a compelling narrative. "

    Austin Film Festival

  • “Chimera is a compelling film with loveable characters and plenty of action, drama and a splash of humor to keep an audience entertained.”

    Screencraft

  • “This is a complex mystery around beautifully written scene descriptions and action lines. From the hook, the plot moves forward with constant suspense and action. A killer read!”

    Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards, 2020

Anime OP song (hopefully an animated intro someday!)

Chimera Sample: Prologue

Writer|Letterer: Sam M. Smith

Artist|Cover Art: José M. Villarroel