Canadian Premiere
A young mother’s shadow takes on a life of its own, terrorizing her and her daughter.
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Community Partner
Katy Wright-Mead, Valentina Gordon, Christy St. John
USA
2023
English
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Credits & Director
Producer
Kamell Allaway, Adam Tyree, Tim Smith, Ashley Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Kamell Allaway
Cinematography
Jonathan Pope
Production Design
Robert Brecko
Original Music
Emily Rice, Kira Kira
Kamell Allaway
Kamell is a Lebanese American Filmmaker with an affinity for magical realism. His family history of mental illness and addiction inspired him to tell stories about both the horrific and beautiful aspects of being human. His feature film Sea Horse (2013) premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival and is avaiable on Amazon and iTunes. He’s directed music videos, branded content, and a TV pilot for Lionsgate Television.
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