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Siren's Song

In 1982, Michael Clark, a struggling musician seeking artistic inspiration, retreats to an abandoned cabin to record a demo, only to encounter a mysterious Siren whose haunting melodies intertwine with his music. The film explores the seductive allure of artistic success and the sacrifices one must make. Blurring the lines between reality and the mystical, "Siren's Song" unfolds a mysterious tale of passion, sacrifice, and the ethereal power of creativity.

  • Samuel Jacob O'Connell
    Director
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  • Alex Manganella
    Director
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  • Samuel Jacob O'Connell
    Writer
  • Alex Manganella
    Writer
  • Josh Balz
    Producer
  • Samuel Jacob O'Connell
    Producer
  • Alex Manganella
    Producer
  • Michael Stec
    Key Cast
    "Michael"
  • Joy Zavada
    Key Cast
    "The Siren"
  • Karl Barbee
    Key Cast
    "The Fisherman"
  • Alex Manganella
    Cinematographer
  • Samuel Jacob O'Connell
    Editor
  • Travis Antoniello
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Samuel Jacob O'Connell, Alex Manganella

Alex and Samuel have been collaborating for nearly a decade, developing and mastering a unique workflow and shorthand across literally 100's of narrative film and marketing projects. Coming from a small town in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the duo had to learn every aspect of the filmmaking process — which has provided them the unique opportunity to trade or oftentimes share the titles of Producer, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and many more.

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Director Statement

"Siren’s Song" is the most ambitious and, undoubtedly, the most challenging film we have ever collaborated on producing. Operating with a skeleton crew and personally handling every aspect of this project, from camera operation to rotoscoping, we believe this short film showcases our ability to create a world that feels authentic and compelling within the otherwise restrictive bounds of a micro-budget. With "Siren’s Song," we've leveraged the power of creativity, ingenuity, and no small amount of scrappiness to craft a fantasy/horror film set in the 1980s that pulls you under its spell and never lets go.