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SKIN DEEP

On the last night of summer in a sleepy seaside town, an insecure young woman finally reveals to her crush exactly how she feels — and what she is.

  • Abby Alleyne Brooke
    Director
  • Abby Alleyne Brooke
    Writer
  • Henry Sheeran
    Producer
  • Abby Alleyne Brooke
    Producer
  • Lillian Bornstein
    Key Cast
    "MARNIE"
  • Henry Sheeran
    Key Cast
    "LEO"
  • Natalie Shinnick
    Key Cast
    "KAIA"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Body Horror, Coming of Age, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 21, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Paracinema Cult Film Festival
    Derby
    United Kingdom
    September 23, 2023
    World Premiere
  • Proof Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 21, 2023
    North American Premiere
  • Nightmares Film Festival
    Columbus
    United States
    October 26, 2023
Director Biography - Abby Alleyne Brooke

Abby Alleyne Brooke is a filmmaker and playwright based in Brooklyn, NY. She loves experimenting with genre, especially horror, comedy, sci-fi, and fantasy. Her debut short film, SKIN DEEP, is currently screening at festivals (Official Selection: Nightmares Film Festival; American Cinematheque’s PROOF Film Festival; Paracinema Cult Film Festival -- Honorable Mention: Etheria Film Festival). Her feature script, SMUT CLUB, was selected for the 2023 Athena Writers Lab.

MFA Writing for the Screen & Stage, Northwestern University, ‘22. BA English, Stanford University ‘17. Her favorite holiday is Halloween.

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Director Statement

Using a familiar fairytale framework, SKIN DEEP follows a girl's strange and horrifying passage into womanhood.