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Shattered

Set in the Netherlands during the Second World War, ‘Shattered’ tells the story of Ilse, a young Jewish lady who lives in fear of what the Nazi occupation will mean for her and her brother. In four short years, her life is shattered by the horrors of the war. A concentration camp survivor, she returns home to find out who informed the Nazis of her location and betrayed her.

  • Teresa Moorhead
    Director
  • Brogan Waller-Parkinson
    Writer
  • Oliver Duffy
    Producer
  • Nicholas Teslich
    Producer
  • Ebony Hiley
    Key Cast
    "Ilse Jansen"
  • Graham Atkin
    Key Cast
    "Cor Jansen"
  • Sofie Coulson
    Key Cast
    "Erika Baaker"
  • Samantha Hindman
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Baaker"
  • Paul Day
    Key Cast
    "Officer"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Period Drama, Drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 6, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    3,300 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Screen Power Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Best Historical Short Film
  • White Deer International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Best Hair & Makeup
  • Istanbul Film Awards

    Turkey
    Best Costume Design
  • International Independent Film Awards

    United States
    Production Design Award
Director Biography - Teresa Moorhead

Teresa Moorhead first started creating video projections for music videos for her band, Zeitgeist Zero. Her love for filmmaking and photography developed, going on to make her first documentary, ‘Goth City Festival’ in 2016. Attending the Northern Film School, Teresa developed a passion for Directing. She has made several short films to date. She continues to work on numerous film projects inside and outside the Northern Film School.

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Director Statement

"When I first read Brogan’s script, I thought her dramatic story of betrayal and revenge set against the horrific historical backdrop of world war two was fantastic. It inspired me as a filmmaker. I wanted to make Shattered in black and white as film noir movies have always influenced me, particularly the use of shadows and music to drive the narrative, heightening the tension. There is also a nod towards German expressionism in the film. Directing Shattered was challenging, turning 2020 Leeds into 1940s The Netherlands, but I had a talented crew who helped me to realise my vision for the film and bring this brilliant wartime drama to life."