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Put on a Face (2025)
Project type
Short-Film
Date
May 2025
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Cast and Crew
Cast:
George Trant as Tom
Alex Nash as Subject #2
Poppie Gillian as Subject #3
Morgan Mackerness as Subject #4
Crew:
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Designer- Morgan Mackerness
Sound recordists: Alex Nash and George Trant
Role
Director
Put on a Face is a short-film that I directed myself
This is a psychological horror short-film (inspired by the works of David Lynch and Jonathan Glazer) that follows students coming into a photography studio to have their photograph taken, by when the camera flashes, it reveals something deeply disturbing about their true selves and their inner demons.
I experimented a lot with lighting and camera techniques to push myself in my technical craftsmanship to create disturbing images that I hope will leave a lasting impact on audiences. I also used some 16mm film emulation to push the gritty and unhinged tone of the film to the maximum. I can't wait to share this project with everyone! I'm hoping to submit this project to film festivals, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for more updates in the future!
