Out There

(Film, 2024)

About

Out There is an independent short film and thriller about a young woman and a familiar place turned predatory. Dreamy and haunting soundscapes by Grammy-nominated producer Shepard, bring to life the fear and helplessness of «Out There» lead Claire, portrayed by Jessica Sula (Malum, Split, Godless), as she sticks out a nightmarish week at her mother’s home.

Credits

Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Laila Iravani
Script Supervisor
Martha Fearnley
Production Coordinator
Samira Iravani
Colorist
Andrew Francis
Lead PA
Michael Raj
Composer
Shepard
Ophelia & Company Executive Producer
Jeffrey Haskell
Ophelia & Company Project Manager
Juan Felipe Diaz
Director of Photography
Justin McWilliams
1st AC
Tom Fenaille
2nd AC
Bruno Solis
Key Grip
Kevin Paniagua
Taylor Shepard
Gaffer
Gunnar Nagle
Sound

Recognition

  • Indie Short Fest
    Winner Best Thriller Short 2024, Winner Best Women Short July 2023
  • Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards
    Winner Best Director Thriller Film, 2024
  • Green Mountain International Film Festival
    Winner Best Lead Actress, Jessica Sula
  • Brussels International Film Festival
    Award Winner 2023
  • Venice Art & Film Festival
    Winner Best Debut Work 2023
  • Portland Shorts International Film Festival
    Winner Best Thriller Short 2024
  • Shockfest Film Festival
    Official Selection 2023
  • Los Angeles International Film Festival 2023/2024
    Indie Short Fest Nominee
  • RED Movie Awards France
    Official Selection 2023
  • New York Indie Shorts Awards
    Finalist 2023
  • Budapest Movie Award
    Official Selection 2023
  • Berlin Women Festival
    Nominee Best Women Short 2024
  • Toronto Women Film Festival
    Nominee Best First Time Filmmaker + Best Thriller 2024

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