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Spiral

When psychologists use the groundbreaking hypnosis experiment Spiral on an amnesiac woman, the prime suspect to a murder, she unearths unsettling secrets that blur the line between reality and her surreal interpretation of her past.

  • Utku Banci
    Director
  • Marco Sconza
    Writer
  • Ramgopal Rajagopalan
    Producer
  • Karen Murphy
    Key Cast
    "Zoe"
  • Robert Mark Stratford
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Jack"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - VFS
  • Spooky Empire's International Horror Film Festival
    Orlando
    United States
    October 12, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Vancouver Turkish Film Festival
    Vancouver
    Canada
    November 9, 2024
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • CIUDAD MADERO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    CIUDAD MADERO
    Mexico
    November 21, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Utku Banci

Ever since he was a child, Utku has been captivated by the magic of cinema and has nurtured a deep passion for the art of storytelling through film. He graduated from Architecture and Design in Turkey. During his time studying Architecture and Design, he dedicated a significant amount of time to honing his skills in filmmaking, screenwriting, and editing. However, upon discovering his true passion for cinema, he decided to pursue further education at Vancouver Film School. As a dedicated student at Vancouver Film School, he has had the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of filmmaking and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a movie director.

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Director Statement

Since 2008, I have always aspired to become a director with a passion for crafting unique narratives. However, as I've matured, I've come to understand that while every story may have been told, it's the manner in which we tell them that truly sets them apart. As a result of this fascination, I embarked on a quest to identify the genre that best allows me to explore narrative structure, and I found that crime and mystery genres are particularly well-suited to this endeavor.
Ever since my childhood, I have been fascinated by mind games, just as I have been intrigued by the puzzle-like nature of narrative in movies, such as Christopher Nolan’s films. I have always believed that in these films, the narrator should not be taken at face value. I am continually amazed at how deceptive the things we see and hear on screen can be. After each movie, I find great satisfaction in going to sleep, my mind buzzing with the intricate plotlines.
In Spiral, a project I embarked on in the crime and mystery genre, the genre that best lends itself to this style, my aim was to provide the audience with a complex mind game rather than just presenting a piece of art. The challenge was to engage the viewers in a cerebral experience, weaving a web of intrigue and surprises that would leave them questioning the very essence of the story.