Experiencing Interruptions?

An Ode To My Dead Friend (Whom I miss dearly)

He was a man of structure and reason who never believed in the paranormal...Till he met her. Then his life turned upside down. Who said romance was dead?

  • Joel Carr
    Director
  • Joel Carr
    Writer
  • Joel Carr
    Producer
    Kiss O'Gram
  • Jay Thomas
    Producer
  • Jay Thomas
    Key Cast
  • Alice Franiszka
    Key Cast
  • Joel Carr
    Cinematography
  • Carr Joel
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Romance
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 20, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Leamington Spa Film Festival
    Leamington Spa
    United Kingdom
    January 11, 2020
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Joel Carr

I’m a freelance camera operator, editor, and director driven by a deep love for visual storytelling. For me, film is more than a medium — it’s a language of light, movement, and emotion. Every frame is an opportunity to translate feeling into image and transform ideas into immersive experiences.
Over the years, I’ve produced and directed five short films, each one a step forward in refining my voice and exploring new creative challenges. From concept development through final edit, I’m passionate about shaping stories at every stage of the process. My background behind the camera and in the edit suite allows me to approach directing with both creative vision and technical precision — always thinking about how a scene will cut together while capturing it in the moment.
As a camera operator, I focus on movement and composition that serve the narrative. As an editor, I value rhythm and emotional timing. As a director, I’m committed to collaboration, authenticity, and finding the heart of each story.
I’m constantly inspired by the power of film to connect people — to make us feel seen, understood, and moved. Whether working on intimate character-driven pieces or visually bold concepts, my goal remains the same: to tell stories that resonate long after the screen fades to black.

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Director Statement

A semi autobiographical short film An Ode To My Dead Friend (Whom I miss dearly) is a ghost romance about a man going through a paranormal relationship breakup.