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Junk Mail

A man receives a letter from an old lover, but his cold indifference pushes her to the edge of madness. As obsession takes hold, she begins to haunt his world—her presence creeping into every corner, unraveling his life thread by thread.

  • Melissa Myburgh
    Director
  • Melissa Myburgh
    Writer
    Wyfie; Hier|Daar
  • Melissa Myburgh
    Producer
  • Josh Hundermark
    Producer
    Een Saam
  • Hilton Pelser
    Key Cast
    "Henry"
    Moffie; Devil's Peak; Dangerous Liaisons; Glasshouse
  • Kristen Raath
    Key Cast
    "Amanda"
    Wyfie; 7de Laan
  • Melissa Myburgh
    Key Cast
    "Melanie"
    Dinge van 'n Kind; Trompoppie; Twisted Christmas
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 ZAR
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Melissa Myburgh

Melissa Myburgh began her journey in the world of theatre before transitioning into film and television as an actor. It was on set that she discovered her true passion of bringing her own stories to life. Now, embracing the evolution of her creative voice, she steps beyond acting to pursue filmmaking. In the upcoming term, she will further hone her craft at the London Film School.

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Director Statement

Insanity stood by my window after I had my heart broken. I felt the urge to take her hand, give in and become mad, because it seemed more interesting and more fun than trying to be a calm adult.
Instead of going off the rails, I decided to write it all down. I asked the question: What drives obsession? This question mutated into an interest in the mad woman trope. I found myself wanting to write about women losing their minds, because I often feel like doing so myself.