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Bottle Service

In a high-octane world of luxury nightlife, Amara is a glamorous bottle service girl drowning in a whirlwind of drugs, music and excess. Haunted by a traumatic past she can’t escape, her attempts to numb the pain through indulgence only lead her deeper into chaos. Reliving her experiences while speaking to her therapist, she begins to reveal that, ARAMA her dark counterpart has emerged. The ultimate escape from reality, becoming someone else. ARAMA takes over Amara’s body during her blackouts getting revenge on Amara's behalf in the most unlawful ways. As the saying goes, “He who comes without discipline invites chaos”.

  • Amara Kremblewski
    Director
  • King Louie Palomo
    Co-director
  • Amara Kremblewski
    Writer
  • Amara Kremblewski
    Executive Producer
  • King Louie Palomo
    Producer
  • Amara Kremblewski
    Producer
  • Amara Kremblewski
    Key Cast
  • Matthew Kevin Anderson
    Key Cast
  • Tom Stevens
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Dark comedy, horror
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 17, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Beverly Hills Film Festival
    Beverly Hills, California
    United States
    April 3, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Chicago Horror Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    May 17, 2025
    Nominee- Best International Horror
  • Vancouver Short Film Festival
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    June 14, 2025
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • HorrorHaus Film Festival
    Santa Clarita, Los Angeles
    United States
    October 26, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Amara Kremblewski

Amara's journey in the film industry began on the stage, where she honed her craft as an actress. Her artistic aspirations soon expanded beyond acting as she collaborated on writing and performing in an original play, allowing her to explore the multifaceted nature of storytelling. Driven by a deepening passion for filmmaking, Amara seized opportunities to work behind the scenes, shadowing experienced producers and immersing herself in the intricate world of production. These invaluable experiences ignited her ambition to tell her own stories, culminating in the creation of her debut film, where she showcased her talents as writer, director, producer and lead actor. With each project, Amara continues to push the boundaries of her creativity, shaping a promising career that reflects her dedication and vision in the film industry.

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Director Statement

Bottle Service is a story about trauma, identity and escape—escape from your past, your reality, and even yourself. Whether through drinking, drugs, music, eating, or dancing, we all have ways of running from that voice in our heads—the ego, the devil on our shoulder, the buried trauma we try to suppress. But in escaping, we can lose sight of who we truly are, allowing that darkness to take over and reshape us.
This story is deeply personal to me. Adversity is universal; it changes us. We‘ve all felt that voice pulling us into the shadows, replaying our pain until it consumes us. Life can be dark
and grim, but it also holds light and joy. It’s not about what happens to us—it’s about how we respond. Without self-discipline or self-love, we can lose our way and let the darkness win.

In this short film, I explored what happens when you surrender to that voice and let it consume you. But this is only one piece of a larger vision I intend to create. By blending my real-life experiences with a twisted, dark fantasy, I’ve created a story that captures the absurdity, chaos, and humour in even the bleakest moments. I hope to inspire others who may be navigating their own struggles to find light, laughter, and, ultimately, a way out. Perspective is everything.
- Amara Kremblewski