FEATURED SHORT: "THE FIRST"
In 1928, naïve Michael participates in his family’s rite of passage. He struggles to find footing, as he navigates patrilineal and societal expectations, under the tutelage of a formidable, if not terrifying, teacher.
Starring: Carlos Cameron, Tiffany Cornwell
and featuring Jamieson Rhyme and Emma Rose Maloney
“An immersive but suspenseful story. It catches the viewer’s attention from the very beginning. The performances are incredible and very remarkable.” – Venezia Shorts Italy
“The suspense builds beautifully... Sensuous and unsettling to the end.” – Indie Shorts Magazine
Awards:
Best Cinematography (Short) - Rehoboth Beach Independent Int’l Film Festival (2024)
Trump-l'œil Award Winner - Portland Horror Film Festival (2024)
Best First-Time Filmmaker - Toronto International Women Film Festival (2024)
Best Fantasy Short - Fright Night Film Festival (2024)
Best Costume - Fright Night Film Festival (2024)
Most Original Idea - Fright Night Film Festival (2024)
Best Written Short - Nightmares Film Festival (2024)
Semi-finalist - Blow-up International Arthouse Filmfest (2024)
Semi-finalist - Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival (2025)
Nominations:
Best Short - Rehoboth Beach Independent International Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection:
2024 Rehoboth Beach Independent Int’l Film Festival
2024 Toronto International Women Film Festival
2024 Screamfest
2024 Nightmares Film Festival
2024 Fright Night Film Festival
2024 Portland Horror Festival
2024 Midnight West
2025 Blow-up International Arthouse Filmfest
2025 Kalakri Film Festival
2025 Der phantastische internationale
2025 Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival
