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Cadair Y Fampir

Cadair Y Fampir, a short Welsh language vampire film exploring the themes of love, sexuality, loss and consequence -- shot and recorded on the Caerleon Campus on Halloween.

Set in modern day Wales, Cadair Y Fampir follows the story of Clay Orcus and his boyfriend Owain as an amorous encounter in the woods leads them to follow a mysterious figure to an empty old building and face the dangers that lie within.

  • Liam A. Matthews
    Director
    The Thinning Blue Line
  • Georgia Morley
    Writer
    The Thinning Blue Line
  • Callum Byrne
    Writer
    Clerical Calamity
  • Georgia Morley
    Producer
    The Thinning Blue Line
  • Ryan Mellish
    Key Cast
    "Clay Orcus"
  • Kyle Howard
    Key Cast
    "Owain"
  • Chelsea Cooper
    Key Cast
    "Gwyllion"
  • Andrew Hughes
    Music
  • Jason Savory
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Romance, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    650 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    Welsh
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Chapter MovieMaker
    Cardiff, Wales
    United Kingdom
    March 4, 2019
    Test Screening
  • LGBTQ Shorts Film Festival
    Missoula, Montana
    United States
    June 11, 2019
    Official Selection
  • International Vampire Film & Arts Festival
    London, England
    United Kingdom
    July 10, 2019
    Official Selection
  • The Lift-Off Sessions
    Iver, England
    United Kingdom
    June 23, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Cardiff International Film Festival
    Cardiff, Wales
    United Kingdom
    October 24, 2019
    Official Selection (Finalist)
  • iHorror Film Festival
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    United States
    October 5, 2019
    Official Selection
  • iHorror Film Festival
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    United States
    October 5, 2019
    Best Cinematography Nominee
  • MoziMotion
    Hilversum, North Holland
    Netherlands
    October 5, 2019
    Official Selection
  • The INDIs Film Festival
    Leeds, England
    United Kingdom
    October 11, 2019
    Nominee
  • Videoscream International Film Festival
    Portland, Oregon
    United States
    November 15, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Camarthen Bay Film Festival
    Llanelli, Wales
    United Kingdom
    June 1, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Liam A. Matthews

Liam is a YouTuber and Content Creator for the BBC Sesh alongside being a Director and Scriptwriter on his University projects.

Outside of University he’s also worked on several projects in various roles including Dying Breed as a Cinematographer and Colourist, as well as a Camera Operator for Time For Geography.

He also has experience in theatrical recordings and creating online series and has had several films be nominated and win various awards including the International Film Festival of Wales Welsh Dragon Award 2016.

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