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Dark Corners

After experiencing strange occurrences in her home, a skeptical woman reluctantly calls a psychic for help, only to discover a haunting truth that will leave her questioning her sanity.

  • Joe Yates
    Writer/Director/Producer
  • Laura Yates
    Producer
  • David Copley
    Executive Producer
  • Helen Carlyle
    Key Cast
    "Anne Davis"
  • David Copley
    Key Cast
    "Pieter Van Leeuwen"
  • Joe Yates
    Director of Photography/Editor
  • Laura Yates
    Sound Recordist
  • Dmitry Babkin
    Sound Design
  • Joe Yates
    Music Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 16, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    180 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • One-Reeler Short Film Competition
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    July 24, 2023
    Best Editing - Award of Merit
  • Lion International Film Festival
    Florence
    Italy
    October 31, 2023
    Best Horror
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    November 5, 2023
    Best Horror
  • Mars International Film Festival
    Marseille
    France
    November 8, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    December 17, 2023
    Best Horror
  • London Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 18, 2023
    Best Horror
Director Biography

Joe Yates is a London-based screenwriter and filmmaker. With a career spanning over a decade, he has honed his skills in screenwriting, directing, producing and editing, showcasing his versatility and unwavering passion for storytelling. His primary focus lies in the realm of horror, with films such as The Shadow People: Risen From Darkness (2017) and more recently the award-winning short Dark Corners (2023), where he skilfully blends suspense and drama to create immersive experiences that resonate with audiences. Yates’ unique vision will undeniably leave a mark on the world of filmmaking.

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Director Statement

'Dark Corners' explores the boundaries between skepticism and belief, ultimately challenging the fragile nature of our perception of reality. Drawing inspiration from my own fascination with the unknown and the fear of what might lurk in the shadows of our everyday lives, this film aims to captivate audiences with an enigmatic mystery and a discovery of what might lie just beyond our comprehension.