The Diary of Nightmares
The girl finds a horror book titled 'The Diary of Nightmares.' As she starts reading the book, she finds herself in a world of terrifying stories, where a horrifying creature chases her, intent on killing her. To save herself and return to the human world, she must share her nightmare with the book.
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Elizaveta ManinaDirector
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Elizaveta ManinaWriter
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Ekaterina MelnikovaKey Cast"Chasee and Chaser"
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Elizaveta ManinaProducer
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Ekaterina MelnikovaExecutive Producer
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:4 minutes 27 seconds
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Completion Date:November 5, 2023
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Production Budget:800 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - LACC
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New York Lift-Off Film FestivalNew York, New York
United States
July 1, 2024
Official Selection / Film finalist -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Short Indie Film -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Short Fantasy -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Female Director -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Actress -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Short First Time Filmmaking -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Short Women's Film -
Cult Movies International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Award Winner: Best Short Horror -
Fusionfilm International Film FestivalCalifornia
United States
Award Winner: Best Women's Film -
Glendale International Film FestivalGlendale, CA
United States
September 25, 2025
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Thespian Cinema FestivalLakewood, CA
United States
October 26, 2025
California Premiere
Award Winner: Best Director