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Pesta

A couple near the end of their relationship goes on a camping trip in the mountains to escape from the reality of their relationships demise. But as the trip unfolds, so do secrets, and what is revealed is much more frightening than they could ever imagine.

  • Talon Darren Winsnes
    Director
  • Talon Darren Winsnes
    Writer
  • Marius Seierstad Vold
    Writer
  • Marius Seierstad Vold
    Producer
  • Eirik Hallert
    Key Cast
    "Ola"
  • Karoline Bentzen
    Key Cast
    "Frida"
  • Petter Brenni Gulbrandsen
    Cinematographer
  • Daniel Kragset
    1st AD
  • Eirik Linde
    Post production sound
  • Talon Darren Winsnes
    Editor
  • Andreas C. Bugge
    Editor
  • Andrea Winsnes
    Script supervisor
  • Helle Pedersen
    SFX & Makeup
  • Rudi Elise Arctander
    SFX & Makeup
  • Martin Brattensborg
    VFX
  • Ruben Slettevold
    Location Sound
  • Henrik Engel
    Assistant Editor
  • Susanne Seierstad
    Costume
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Pesta
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, horror, romance
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 9, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Norway
  • Country of Filming:
    Norway
  • Language:
    Norwegian
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa mini 2.8k 2:1 Prores
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Talon Darren Winsnes

Talon Darren Winsnes is a Canadian born Norwegian writer/director. Growing up Talon would immerse himself in horror movies. His love for some would inspire him to take his bachelors degree in directing at Westerdals Oslo ACT in Oslo, Norway. After finishing his degree He has directed commercials, music videos and worked in television and film. But his passion lies with his own work, with his latest film “Pesta” (2021) showcasing both his love for horror, but also intricate emotional stories. His dream is to write and direct a full feature horror film.

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Director Statement

After graduating film school it’s been a hard time being able to get any productions off the ground. Me and my producer in this film decided that we just needed to grab a camera and go into the woods and shoot something, anything, just to make something again. The summer of 2019 my producer came to me with a simple film idea/premise based on the painting “Pesta” by Theodore Kittelsen. As I started writing I discovered that the story I was writing was much more complex and emotional than what I had planned. And what started as a simple run and gun horror film up in the mountains, turned into a emotional break-story that I fell in love with. My love for horror still had to be present in the project, and I used my love for horror to distance myself and the film from the standard relationship drama.

From start to finish this production has been a rollercoaster, from walking miles up a mountain with film equipment, filming in a rain storm at 2 am to being able to to work with such talented people both in front and behind the camera. All while in the midst of a pandemic.