Chimera
Short Narrative
Session 3: 6:00pm-8:00pm - September 13th
Completed on:
November 5, 2023
Location:
United Kingdom
Runtime:
0:07:38
Language:
English
Director(s)
Neil West
Writer(s)
David Lemon
Producer(s)
Julie Foy
Key Cast
Andrew Scarborough
Other Credits
Synopsis
A woman receives experimental therapy for trauma and begins to suspect that she’s been a patient a lot longer than she’s being told.
Statement from Filmmaker
CHIMERA is a love letter to 70's Thrillers, Sci Fi and Horror. A story dealing with themes of consent, manipulation and gaslighting. The aim was to design a film with a distinct period aesthetic, utilising vintage lenses, synthesised music and a vibrant colour palette. Through combining modern and analogue tech, we were also able to create a somewhat anachronistic world for the film. The desired effect was to create a unique and alien, sometimes disorientating environment in terms of space and time. The aesthetic was also inspired by the work of Dario Argento, John Carpenter and Panos Cosmatos. We have a wonderful team on board the project including OSCAR winning producer JULIE FOY (THE SILENT CHILD). Screenwriter DAVID LEMON (CONTAINMENT, FAINTHEART) and ANDREW SCARSBOROUGH (DOWNTON ABBEY, THE WAR BELOW)
Student Film
No
First Time Filmmaker
No