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.
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Chris DaviesDirector
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Chris DaviesWriter
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Corey SimpsonProducer
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Tava HillKey Cast"Anya"
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Steven Van TiflinKey Cast"Todd"
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Mary Beth GrayKey Cast"Woman"
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Alex PreavettDirector of Photography
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Chris DaviesEditor
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Mary Beth GrayCostume Design
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror
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Runtime:5 minutes 53 seconds
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Completion Date:January 16, 2023
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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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:No
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Student Project:No
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Boston International Film FestivalBoston
United States
April 15, 2023
Official Selection -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
May 5, 2023
Best Horror, Best Actress, Best Poster -
Cannes Short Film FestivalCannes
France
February 20, 2023
Best Horror Short: Audience Award -
Crown Point International Film FestivalChicago
United States
February 2, 2023
Best Horror, Best Actress -
ARFF Paris Around International Film AwardsParis
France
June 15, 2023
Best Short Film -
Berlin Short Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
March 20, 2023
Best Original Script, Best Actress -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles
United States
February 19, 2023
Official Selection -
Dublin World Film FestivalDublin
United States
March 31, 2023
Best Horror Short, Best Actress -
Horror Underground Film & Screenplay FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 5, 2023
Scariest Film -
NICE International Film FestivalNice
France
May 15, 2023
Official Selection -
Big Apple Film FestivalNew York City
United States
May 19, 2023
Official Selection -
Portugal International Film FestivalLisboa
Portugal
March 31, 2023
Official Selection -
Sacramento Independent Film FestivalSacramento
United States
March 17, 2023
Official Selection -
Worldfest-Houston International Film FestivalHouston
United States
April 25, 2023
Official Selection -
Chattanooga Film FestChattanooga
United States
June 23, 2023
Official Selection -
Hollywood Blvd Film FestivalHollywood
United States
November 4, 2023
Official Selection -
Horror Showfest 2023Florence
Italy
July 4, 2023
Best Director, Best Actress, Best Editing, Best Costume -
Toronto Independent Film Festival of CiftToronto
Canada
May 23, 2023
Best Costume Design -
Long Island International Film ExpoNew York City
United States
July 19, 2023
Official Selection -
Thrills and Chills Film AwardsOnline
United States
July 3, 2023
Best Horror Film, Best Director, Best Actress -
Monthly Indie ShortsOnline
United States
June 4, 2023
Best Horror Short Film -
Los Angeles Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
September 2, 2023
Best Horror -
Fargo Fantastic Film FestivalFargo
United States
October 12, 2023
Official Selection -
Knoxville Horror Film FestKnoxville
United States
October 19, 2023
Official Selection -
Spooky Empire's International Horror Film FestivalOrlando
United States
October 27, 2023
Official Selection -
Rome International Film FestivalRome
United States
November 2, 2023
Official Selection -
LA International Horror Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
October 23, 2023
Best Thriller Short Film -
Golden Gate International Film FestivalSan Francisco
United States
November 3, 2023
Best Horror/Sci Fi
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.
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.