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Anya

When a sinister entity emerges from the forest on a 1970s Halloween night, a young woman's true motives are revealed - and her future is decided forever.

  • Chris Davies
    Director
  • Chris Davies
    Writer
  • Corey Simpson
    Producer
  • Tava Hill
    Key Cast
    "Anya"
  • Steven Van Tiflin
    Key Cast
    "Todd"
  • Mary Beth Gray
    Key Cast
    "Woman"
  • Alex Preavett
    Director of Photography
  • Chris Davies
    Editor
  • Mary Beth Gray
    Costume Design
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 16, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Boston International Film Festival
    Boston
    United States
    April 15, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 5, 2023
    Best Horror, Best Actress, Best Poster
  • Cannes Short Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    February 20, 2023
    Best Horror Short: Audience Award
  • Crown Point International Film Festival
    Chicago
    United States
    February 2, 2023
    Best Horror, Best Actress
  • ARFF Paris Around International Film Awards
    Paris
    France
    June 15, 2023
    Best Short Film
  • Berlin Short Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    March 20, 2023
    Best Original Script, Best Actress
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    February 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Dublin World Film Festival
    Dublin
    United States
    March 31, 2023
    Best Horror Short, Best Actress
  • Horror Underground Film & Screenplay Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 5, 2023
    Scariest Film
  • NICE International Film Festival
    Nice
    France
    May 15, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Big Apple Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    May 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Portugal International Film Festival
    Lisboa
    Portugal
    March 31, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Sacramento Independent Film Festival
    Sacramento
    United States
    March 17, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival
    Houston
    United States
    April 25, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Chattanooga Film Fest
    Chattanooga
    United States
    June 23, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Blvd Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    November 4, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Horror Showfest 2023
    Florence
    Italy
    July 4, 2023
    Best Director, Best Actress, Best Editing, Best Costume
  • Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
    Toronto
    Canada
    May 23, 2023
    Best Costume Design
  • Long Island International Film Expo
    New York City
    United States
    July 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Thrills and Chills Film Awards
    Online
    United States
    July 3, 2023
    Best Horror Film, Best Director, Best Actress
  • Monthly Indie Shorts
    Online
    United States
    June 4, 2023
    Best Horror Short Film
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 2, 2023
    Best Horror
  • Fargo Fantastic Film Festival
    Fargo
    United States
    October 12, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Knoxville Horror Film Fest
    Knoxville
    United States
    October 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Spooky Empire's International Horror Film Festival
    Orlando
    United States
    October 27, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Rome International Film Festival
    Rome
    United States
    November 2, 2023
    Official Selection
  • LA International Horror Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 23, 2023
    Best Thriller Short Film
  • Golden Gate International Film Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    November 3, 2023
    Best Horror/Sci Fi
Director Biography - Chris Davies

I grew up loving film. There has never been another career I've wanted to pursue.

After graduating from Full Sail University with a bachelor’s degree in film, I have spent the last 14 years working professionally as an editor in New York City and Chattanooga.

My life is film and video. It always has been and always will be. I look to inspire others as I have been inspired.

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Director Statement

It's not only that I wanted to make this film, but I NEEDED to make it. Despite how difficult pre-production got or how tiring the overnight shooting was, it's one of the greatest moments and achievements of my life.

Writing and directing "Anya" was therapeutic. It gave me the passion and drive that I needed. It helped me revisit the little kid who grew up wanting to make films.

I'm so incredibly happy. This is my love letter to horror.