Private Project

Sludge

A young woman must confront her inner demons personified as a swamp monster in a battle for self- acceptance.

  • Molly Cole
    Director
  • Molly Cole
    Writer
  • Nathalie Shnider
    Producer
  • Satya Mathur
    Producer
  • Daria Zapriagaeva
    Producer
  • Erika Swayze
    Key Cast
    "Reba"
  • Cristian Kawa
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Tom Cappadocia
    Key Cast
    "Sludge"
  • Tom Shoshani
    Key Cast
    "Marcus"
  • Susannah Haight
    Cinematographer
  • Moe Marino
    Camera Operator
  • Aidan Breitmcnally
    Camera Operator
  • Roberto Lambrano
    Camera Operator
  • Denzel Vazquez
    Camera Operator
  • Amelie Fether
    Assistant Director
  • Matthew Morreale
    Editor
  • Xavier Wehrli
    Script Supervisor
  • Alex Glutch
    Composer
  • Dylan Micallef
    Sound Mixer
  • Cassidy Skye James
    Art Department
  • Teaghan Brown
    Art Department
  • Yin twig Chung
    Art Department
  • Kate Wells
    Hair and Makeup
  • Brandon Kenny
    Grip and Electric
  • Nazar Zhezhera
    Grip and Electric
  • Elliot Frith
    Grip and Electric
  • Ariel Homossany
    Grip and Electric
  • Matthew Morreale
    Grip and Electric
  • J.J. Cardillo
    BTS photograghers/videographers
  • Audrey Persaud
    BTS photograghers/videographers
  • Declan McKenna
    BTS photograghers/videographers
  • Robyn Gabrovsky
    Wardrobe
  • Sean Kim
    Creature Design
  • Tom Cappadocia
    Creature Design
  • Ellen Mackay
    Craft
  • Brian Malla
    Production Assistant
  • Kriish Bagga
    Production Assistant
  • Aidan Breitmcnally
    VFX
  • Jasper Derhak
    VFX
  • Nathalie Shnider
    Credit Design
  • Alliza Vitto
    Credit Design
  • Marcus Chen
    ADR Recordist
  • Philip Lemoyne
    Colourist
  • Aidan McGuire
    Post-Production Supervisor
  • Aidan Rhody
    Sound Recordist
  • Miles Moser
    Boom Operator
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Dark Comedy, Psychological Drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 16, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:66
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Toronto Metropolitan Film Fest
    Toronto
    Canada
    May 3, 2024
    Thesis Premiere
    Achievement in Cinematography
Director Biography - Molly Cole

Molly Cole is a Vancouver born, Toronto Based Writer and Filmmaker. Her work centers around themes of reflection and human connectedness, often telling stories aimed at revealing the truth about the human condition.

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Director Statement

This film is a love letter to our faults. It's about honoring and seeing every part of ourselves authentically, not just the parts that are palatable.