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Phantom

Ten-year-old Tommy stays alone at home. Suddenly all lights goes out and there is no electricity in the house. Now Tommy is left to deal with the darkness and fight his fear completely alone. Accidentally he discovers that there is someone else in the house.

  • Sebastian Krolak
    Director
  • Sebastian Krolak
    Writer
  • Daniell May-Gohrey
    Key Cast
    "Tommy"
  • Andrew May-Gohrey
    Key Cast
    "Tommy"
  • Ray Bull
    Key Cast
    "Old Tommy"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Horror
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 24, 2019
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • EMIGRA Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    October 27, 2019
    Best Cinematography Award
  • Splat!FilmFest - International Fantastic Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    December 15, 2019
    Audience Award Nomination
  • The Lift-Off Sessions
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 17, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Tagore International Film Festival
    Bolpur, Birbhum
    India
    May 28, 2021
    Award Winner
  • OTB | Only The Best Film Awards
    MIAMI, FLORIDA
    United States
    June 5, 2021
    Only The Best Horror Short / Jury Award
  • Cooper Awards

    May 31, 2021
    Best Horror Short Film
  • Robinson Film Awards (International Film Festival)
    Naples, Campania
    Italy
    July 11, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Florida Shorts
    Florida
    United States
    June 30, 2021
    Semi-Finalist
  • V.i.Z. Film Fest

    Bulgaria
    December 11, 2021
    Finalist
  • San Francisco Indie Short Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    July 5, 2021
    Best Horror Short Film
  • Onyko Films Awards
    Tallinn
    Estonia
    December 20, 2021
    Best Horror Short Film
  • L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    July 7, 2021
    Best Silent Film
  • Accord Cine Fest

    July 3, 2021
    Finalist
  • iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Maharashtra
    India
    December 30, 2021
    Special Jury Award / Horror Film
  • South America Awards - International Bimonthly Cinema Festival
    São Paulo
    Brazil
    July 20, 2022
    Best Editing Narrative Short Film Award
Director Biography - Sebastian Krolak

Sebastian Krolak is an award-winning Polish filmmaker and cinematographer based in London. His film 'Phantom' received the EMiGRA Award at the Emigration Film Festival EMiGRA in 2019.

Sebastian is well-known for his extraordinary ability to create powerful visual experiences and his advanced work with actors. He has worked extensively on narratives and commercials in various countries, including England, Italy, Kenya, Singapore and Poland. Through his work, Sebastian aspires to raise awareness and engage a global audience with thought-provoking and powerful storytelling. Notably, Sebastian has been actively collaborating with the Youth Film Platform Africa since March 2019, where he conducts cinematography workshops for film students in Kenya.

Sebastian's expertise and versatility in the lighting and camera departments have led to his involvement in four feature films. His most recent endeavor as a DOP trainee on a high-end production of a Netflix TV drama showcases his dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Nowadays, Sebastian is focusing on the development of his own debut feature film. His aim is to unite filmmakers worldwide, highlighting important yet lesser-known topics and promoting cultural diversity.

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Director Statement

"Phantom" depicts a closed circle of life, coming to terms with the passage of time and the loss of childhood. All this in gloomy surroundings, where words are replaced by the emotions.