Each filmmaker brings a distinct point of view, using horror as a lens for personal expression and sharp social commentary—making their shorts as thought-provoking as they are thrilling. Together they reflect on their inspirations, the challenges of creating horror in short form, and the thrill of premiering their work at one of the largest film festivals in the world. From first encounters with the genre to behind-the-scenes stories about collaborators and surprises, this conversation captures the humor, heart, and ambition of a new generation of horror storytellers.
Meet the filmmakers and their films:
- Helena Hawkes — Thick Skin: Body-horror obsession peels back the demons within.
- Chandler Crump — Morty: A stuffed toy’s online counterpart opens a door to something darker.
- Charlie Dennis — The Pigs Underneath: A working-class community trapped by a brutal survival quota.
- Jared Leaf — Spilled Milk: A Black father’s search for answers leads to the Milkman—and a reckoning.
- Ariel Zengotita — Imago: A toxic mother-daughter bond turns monstrous as transformation begins.
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