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Rabbit Girl

A young girl and her imaginary friend have fun in the forest. But not all is as it seems as her reality begins to crumble on itself.

  • Dan McPeake
    Director
    The Vessel
  • Dan McPeake
    Writer
    The Vessel
  • Dan McPeake
    Producer
    The Vessel
  • Rhea Storms
    Producer
  • Juliette Oliveros
    Producer
  • Natalie Grace
    Key Cast
    "Feu"
    Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
  • Mia Storms
    Key Cast
    "Rabbit Girl"
  • Laurie Empey
    Key Cast
    "Grandmother"
  • Cass O'Neil
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 13, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    9,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Shockfest

    December 10, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Cannes Shorts
    Cannes
    France
    Nominee - Best Short, Best Cinematography
  • Stockholm Film & Television Festival
    Stockholm
    Sweden
    Semi-Finalist - Best Short Film
  • Paris Shorts Film Awards

    Best Fantasy Film
  • Shiny Sparkle Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • Eastern Europe International Movie Awards

    Official Selection
  • Eastern Europe Film Festival

    Best Cinematography
  • QLD XR Festival
    Brisbane
    Australia
    May 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Indie Eye Awards

    Best Cinematography
  • Medusa Film Festival (12th Season)

    Best Short Film
  • Art Film Awards

    Finalist - Best Cinematography
Director Biography - Dan McPeake

Dan McPeake is a writer, director, actor, podcaster and poet currently living on Vancouver Island. He has written & produced two one-act stage plays and is the host of the podcast Endeavours Radio. A graduate of the theatre program from Douglas College, Rabbit Girl is his 2nd short film.

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Director Statement

Rabbit Girl is a fantasy. It is also a stark reality. A personification and commentary on mental health and trauma, Rabbit Girl is a tale of innocence lost.