A Psychological Horror Short Film

Short Film by Blauw Films is an independent horror short film following a man who has just learned about his girlfriend's pregnancy. Originally titled " " (unititled short film), the narrative centers on a man's internal psychological journey as he attempts to make peace with the idea of becoming a father. Unprepared for this monumental change in his life, he rapidly falls into a tense, nightmarish experience.

The film explores the fractured headspace of impending parenthood. Specifically how ordinary reality can morph under stress and anxiety, becoming the closest thing to terror. To capture this specific atmosphere we played with claustrophobic black and white cinematography, and a intricate soundscape that heightens the character's paranoia and anxiety. This live-action short film was created entirely as a personal project between the internal members of Blauw Films and, most importantly, between close friends.

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“There is a thin line between anxiety and fear. The coming of a newborn might just cross that threshold.”‍

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Credits

Starring: Riley Clark as Boyfriend, Emma Blacklay-Piech as Girlfriend, Silvia Lualdi as Neighbour and Jeffrey Sangalang as Roommate‍

Producer: Gianluca Barra

Writer & Director: Leonardo Verkoelen

Director of Photography: Erick Alcaraz

Editor: Gaby Fernández Walean

Music: Elmar Peters

First Assistant Director: Magdalena Essel

Casting Director: Sara Alves

Production Designer: Teresa Almeida

Make-Up: Belen Revenga Lopez

Special Effects: Belen Revenga Lopez & Teresa Almeida

First Assistant Camera: Tomas Posada

Set Photography: Nic Roques

Second Assistant Camera: Roberto Palattella

Gaffer: Mac Hughes & Nic Roques

Location: Michael Wood & Bogdana Petrova

Sound Recordist: Jonny Willett

ADR Recordist: Orestes Mersinias

Sound Designer: Elmar Peters

Colorist: Erick Alcaraz & Leonardo Verkoelen

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