Private Project

THE CASTLE

On their wedding day Michael and Catherine break down in the middle of nowhere. They walk for several kilometres when they discover an old castle. Against her better judgement Catherine is convinced by Michael to spend the night. Once she enters the castle she feels like something is watching her. What she discovers in the castle will change her life forever.

  • Arish Sirkissoon
    Director
  • Arish Sirkissoon
    Writer
    Tokoloshe The calling
  • Arish Sirkissoon
    Producer
    Tokoloshe The calling
  • Sinesipho Makaula
    Producer
  • Rio Notra Segal
    Key Cast
    "Catherine "
  • Arish Sirkissoon
    Key Cast
    "Michael "
  • Sibongiseni Shezi
    Key Cast
    "Alicia "
  • Edwin Chetty
    Key Cast
    "Ed"
  • Raj Singh
    Key Cast
    "Dr John"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 21, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    200,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Lx SETH PTY lTD
    Distributor
    Country: South Africa
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Arish Sirkissoon

Arish Sirkissoon (37) AKA LX SETH is a Durban based Movie/Music Executive/Academic and entrepreneur.
Sirkissoon was signed to T-SERIES INDIA at the tender age of 21, T-SERIES is India's largest Movie and recording label. Sirkissoon has had several number one singles and has produced several movies locally.
• THE CURSE OF HIGHWAY SHEILA – 2013 (Distributed by VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT)
• BROKEN PROMISES 4- 2018 (Distributed by Indigenous Films)
• TOKOLOSHE THE CALLING – 2020 (Distributed by VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT and Terror Films)-
Nominated for 6 Simon Sabela Awards:
Best Feature Film – Arish Sirkissoon and Richard Green- Tokoloshe THE CALLING
Best supporting actor – Sir Roelof Twijnstra
Best Actor- Arish Sirkissoon
Best Actress –Sibongiseni Shezi
Best Director-Richard Green
Best newcomer actress- Lwandile Xaba
The feature went to the following festivals:
Durban International Film Festival
Africa International Film festival
Durban Film Mart

Sirkissoon is currently the HEAD of Business Innovation and Technology at AFDA.
He has a Bachelor of Social Science, Honours in Psychology and a MBA.
He is also the Director of LX SETH PTY LTD.

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Director Statement

“It’s always been important to me to write deep psychological thrillers that are borderline horror. In my personal view there is nothing better than a great feature with a worthy twist. I wrote this film with many ideas in mind and it came together beautifully in one swift stroke. I know audiences are going to appreciate the attention to detail I have put into this film both on paper and on the screen. This is my directorial debut so I always wanted something special and I think I have achieved this in many forms. The movie itself is a play on frameworks that lead to an intriguing crescendo that leaves you wanting more.”