A Bad Wish
Haunted by guilt over his brother’s death and struggling with a strained relationship with his grieving mother, a young teenager finds fleeting solace and a fragile sense of purpose in caring for his new dog.
However, when his desperate wish to bring his brother back to life comes true, he finds himself facing a horrifying reality: his resurrected sibling is now a shadow of his former self, slowly descending into a nightmarish, zombie-like state.
With his brother's transformation spiralling dangerously out of control, he must find the courage to stop him before anyone gets hurt, ultimately realising that the only way to save his family—and himself— is by doing the hardest thing of all: letting go.
This poignant tale follows a young boy’s emotional journey as he grapples with guilt over his older brother's accidental death, ultimately discovering the strength to heal and move forward.
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Frames & Fables ProductionsProduction Company
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Hugo CoelhoDirector
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Tommy LeDirector
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Hugo CoelhoWriter
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Tommy LeWriter
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Max PattisonKey Cast"Sam"Not Going Out, School of Roars
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Charlie BainesKey Cast"George"The Recruit, Handle
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Melissa WilsonKey Cast"Mum"Notting Hill, Poirot, Top Boy
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India TaylorKey Cast"Alice"
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Ulain MirekuKey Cast"Granny"
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Pedro the DoodleKey Cast"Farfufels the dog"
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Jim CullenDirector of PhotographyEastenders, Coronation Street, Renata Road, Wuss
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Radu Rojas OpreanEditorMotherhood, Fritz, Wuss
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Sam HansonProduction DesignerHis Dark Materials, Doctor Who
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Theodore SalisburyHair, Makeup & Prosthetics DesignerDune, Moon Knight
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Hugo CoelhoProducer
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Tommy LeProducer
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Rebecca Jean-CarrollAssistant ProducerWuss
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Sofia SilvaAssistant ProducerStiff Drinks
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Nadine WilsonAssociate ProducerWuss
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Kelly SmithProduction AdvisorThe History Boys, The Queen, In Bruges
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Psychological Supernatural Drama
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Runtime:19 minutes 57 seconds
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Completion Date:January 16, 2025
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No