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Spellbound

Cait, an elementary school teacher engaged to her high school sweetheart, questions her sexuality when she meets Alice, a charming and alluring young woman.

  • Demie Santone
    Director
  • Demie Santone
    Writer
  • Demie Santone
    Producer
  • Luisa Betancur Ossa
    Cinematography
  • Luc Benson
    Editor
  • Christie Nicholls
    Key Cast
    "Cait"
  • Courtney Roberts
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
  • Thomas Varga
    Key Cast
    "Bryan"
  • Joao Pedro Drumond
    1st AC
  • Angel E. Lopez
    Grip
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 18, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Demie Santone

As a Los Angeles native, Demie Santone grew up loving film. At the age of 15, she was admitted to the famous Orange County High School of the Arts Film and Television conservatory. She then went on to study film at Art Center College of Design, graduating with a BFA in Film, with honors. As a queer filmmaker, Demie's goal is to tell stories that are socially aware, while also being entertaining, relatable, and convey the human experience.

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Director Statement

Spellbound is my thesis film. I was heavily inspired by the melodramas of directors Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Todd Haynes when writing the script and shaping the story. I wanted to tell a queer story that was communicated through subtle looks and camera movements rather than dialogue.