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Lights Out

A young man's childhood fear of being chased up the stairs by an insidious unknown once he switches the light off still haunts him to this day. Are his fears misplaced or does he have every right to be scared?

  • Dalumuzi Moyo
    Director
  • Dalumuzi Moyo
    Writer
  • Cosin Mubeto
    Key Cast
    "Older Brother"
  • Dalumuzi Moyo
    Key Cast
    "Younger Brother"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    100 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
Director Biography - Dalumuzi Moyo

Dalumuzi is an actor and director currently based in Manchester. He graduated from the University of Derby with a degree in Theatre Arts.
As a director, Dalumuzi has worked in commercial filmmaking, music videos and short films - 'Light's Out' being his short film directorial debut.
As an actor, Dalumuzi has worked extensively with the National Youth Theatre (NYT), writing original pieces for their Monologue Nights as well as being cast in NYT productions.
In September 2022, Dalumuzi will be moving to London to join the National Youth Theatre's 2022/23 REP company where he will be mentored and trained by industry proffesionals for a career in the arts.

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Director Statement

'Lights Out' is one of my proudest work; writing, filming and editing it during the pandemic lockdown. I had to go back to basics and learn to use what I already have; my living room, staircase and housemate.