Private Project

Maura

Maura is 18, chronically ill, and controlled by her overprotective mother.
During a trip to a remote cabin, her loneliness grows and her buried emotions surface. She misses her friends, craves love, and resents her life.
A mysterious portrait, inherited trauma, and a strange force awaken something in her. As reality blurs into nightmare, Maura must make a choice: break free — or be consumed.

  • Natassia Linn Malthe
    Director
  • Philip C Geertsen
    Writer
  • Tommy Garland
    Producer
  • Ellen M. Aabol
    Key Cast
    "Maura"
  • Mari Baade
    Key Cast
    "Iris"
  • Odin Vang
    Key Cast
    "Casper"
  • Julien Oscar Robert Vigneau
    CREW
    Director of Photography
  • Martine Sørensen
    CREW
    Editor
  • Simon Skjong
    CREW
    Sound
  • Etienne Streeton
    CREW
    Sound design
  • Hans-Kristian Haugseggen
    CREW
    Mix
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Maura
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Psychological thriller / drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Norway
  • Country of Filming:
    Norway
  • Language:
    Norwegian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Westerdals
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Touchstone Independent Film Festival

    Best Fantasy Short, Best Original Story
  • FICOCC

    Audience Award – 2nd Place Best Thriller Short Film Best Female Director Short Film – Natassia Malthe Best Lead Actress Short Film (Special Mention) – Ellen Aabol Best Lighting Short Film – Rebekka Grendal Best Art Direction Short Film – Natassia Malthe Best Sound Design Short Film (Special Mention) – Simon S. Skjong Official Selection & Live Screening
  • 7th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival

    Selected
Director Biography - Natassia Linn Malthe

Natassia Linn Malthe is a Norwegian director and screenwriter with a strong visual style and a passion for character-driven storytelling. Based in Oslo, she works primarily with short films that explore psychological tension, folklore, and human complexity. With a background in both acting and filmmaking, Natassia brings a sharp emotional instinct to her directing — blending raw performances with atmospheric visuals. Her work often reflects Nordic nature, myth and existential themes, always with a cinematic edge.

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