The Familiars

2020

16 min

 

A short supernatural thriller and modern day witch story.

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When a skeptical teenage girl inherits a mysterious heirloom, she must decide whether to use it to protect herself from her destructive Mother.

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Festival selections:

2021

Flicker Fest, Australia

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2020

San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival, Youth Jury Award for Best Short Film, Spain

Maniatic Film Festival, Spain

Rhode Island International Film Festival, USA

Telluride Horror Show, USA

Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Australia

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Director: Millicent Malcolm

Producer: Alexis Talbot-Smith

Screenplay: Octavia B. Martin

Director of Photography: Callum Riddell

Production Design: Lily Bennett & Max Boutwell Draper

Editor: Xanthie Dobbie

Music: Jorde Heys

Costume: Laura McGenniss