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The Mare

Involved in criminal activities, Josef finds himself in a helpless and overwhelming state of anxiety.

After preparing for a big heist he heads home and prepares himself for sleep, knowing how the darkness inside of him will haunt him through the night.

  • Per Sandberg
    Producer
  • Isabelle Santiago
    Producer
  • Martin Åberg
    Producer
  • Dina Jazaee
    Producer
  • Jenny Kihlström
    Producer
  • Dina Jazaee
    Writer
  • Dina Jazaee
    Director
  • Daniel J. Edin
    Cinematographer
  • Petter Alfredson
    Key Cast
    "Josef"
  • Erik Henebratt
    Key Cast
    "Erik"
  • Linn Ehrner
    Key Cast
    "The Mare"
  • Dina Jazaee
    Editor
    I Am Greta (Assistant editor)
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 14, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Country of Filming:
    Sweden
  • Language:
    Swedish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Medieinstitutet
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    Best First Time Director
  • Byron Bay Underground Film Festival
    Byron Bay
    Australia
    September 19, 2020
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • BingeHorror Online Film Festival
    Online
    United States
    October 24, 2020
    Online Premiere
    Best First Time Filmmaker
  • Anatomy Crime And Horror International Film Festival
    Online
    Greece
    October 29, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Night of the Horror Film Festival
    Tienen
    Belgium
    October 31, 2020
    European Premiere
    Best Editing
  • Independent Shorts Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    Best Horror
  • Haunted House FearFest
    Online
    March 12, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Houston Horror Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    June 27, 2021
    US Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Västerås Film Festival
    Västerås
    Sweden
    October 23, 2021
    Swedish Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Der phantastische Trashfilm
    Kassel
    Germany
    September 3, 2021
    German Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Dina Jazaee

I was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, to Iranian parents who early on introduced me to the world of film.
Having grown up with many hours in front of both the TV and the silver screen, it's no wonder that my passion and dream has always been to be able to tell stories in this way to inspire people like I once was inspired myself. Film has been a way for me to process emotions, keep myself informed and understand other human beings - and these are the key elements as to why I myself want to create films for the rest of the world to see.

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Director Statement

Sprung out of three TV students' desire for more Swedish horror, The Mare started as a TV pilot featuring 4 segments representing one Nordic country each. I wrote all 4 segments - The Mare being one of them, and also the one that I planned to turn into a short film.

With The Mare, I want to tell the story of a troubled soul and how the darkness within can consume us - all encapsulated in a tense horror atmosphere.