Invention 13

About Invention 13

On a cold, windy night, a frustrated pianist encounters strange obstacles while trying to learn Bach's notoriously intricate Invention 13.

Conor Oberst and Shawn Foree directed Invention 13, a 2026 fantasy film. It runs 15 minutes and was released in September 2026.

Emory Cohen stars as Christopher, Olivia Howard as Monique, Phoebe Bridgers as Tabitha (voice), and Nelly Morville as Future Dusk. The screenplay is by Conor Oberst and Shawn Foree.