The Awakening

A patient suffering from insomnia seeks help from a sleep therapist to improve their way of life.

  • Andrew Abbiw
    Director
  • Andrew Abbiw
    Writer
  • Andrew Abbiw
    Producer
  • Jenn Aline
    Producer
  • Jenn Aline
    Key Cast
    "Eve"
  • Charlotte Doe
    Key Cast
    "Sofia"
  • Henrik Norman
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Hoffman"
  • Rebecca Vyshatytska
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Psychological Thriller, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Arthouse
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 18, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Andrew Abbiw

Relatively new to indie film-making, Andrew Abbiw began experimenting with animation projects back in 2005 when a game developer (Lionhead Studios) released 'The Movies', which was initially aimed at game tycoon fans however, it's secondary element of an animation film tool allowed Andrew to delve into his first steps of story telling. Several short animated films later, Andrew's passions led him to create an ambitious musical feature called 'Temporary Night' in 2009, which he regarded as his most personal project to date, until now.

Andrew's ultimate goal has always been to venture into live action productions and hopes this is just the beginning of a new chapter.

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Director Statement

Fuelled by my passion for thought provoking storytelling, I am dedicated to creating art-house pieces that delve into the human psyche.

Through character driven stories, I hope my content challenges your thoughts and invokes emotions that stay with you long after the credits roll.