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Shadow

VIFF Short Forum

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

Director
Cast

Katy Wright-Mead, Valentina Gordon, Christy St. John

Credits
Country of Origin

USA

Year

2023

Language

English

Film Contact
18+
12 min
Family Relations Horror & Thriller Shorts

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 headshot; Shadow director

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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