DNFF - Closing Night: Within the Pines

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Australian Premiere

An experienced sound recordist travels to an isolated forest to capture foley work, but venturing deeper into the woods his microphone picks up a terrifying sound, and he soon finds himself desperate to escape.

After several shorts, including the proof-of-concept, FOLEY MAN, South Australian filmmaker Thomas has made a superbly accomplished debut feature that taps into the primal fear of being relentlessly pursued by a dangerous stranger and the ominous threat of the unknown. A compelling central performance from Brendan Cooney, a terrific sound design, creepy location, and sharp editing, makes this a taut, atmospheric, nail-biting thriller, with a scorpion sting in its tail.

Winner – Best Feature, Rhode Island International Film Festival 2024

Session includes Dark Nights Film Fest – Volume One Awards and Q&A with the filmmakers

Rating

Unclassified 15+

Duration

73 min

Director

Paul Evans Thomas