Private Project

The Ferals

A horror/thriller short film that follows the story of a young man who has washed up on a desert island following a shark attack. He soon discovers that he is not alone but the occupants on the island are not there to help him.

  • Stefan Ruiz
    Director
  • Stefan Ruiz
    Writer
  • Stefan Ruiz
    Producer
  • Sophie Perolari
    Producer
  • Stefan Ruiz
    Key Cast
    "Stranded Man"
  • Dylan Savy
    Key Cast
    "Feral Dhild"
  • Isla Savy
    Key Cast
    "Feral Child"
  • Allister Domingue
    Key Cast
    "Male Pilot and Friend on Boat"
  • Melanie Barbe
    Key Cast
    "Female Pilot and Friend on Boat"
  • Max Boschetti
    Key Cast
    "Plane Crew"
  • Sam Cooper
    Key Cast
    "Plane Crew"
  • Bradley Philpot
    Key Cast
    "Plane Crew Voice Over"
  • Johnny Sachon
    Key Cast
    "Plane Crew Voice Over"
  • Dylan Paul
    Key Cast
    "Friend on Boad"
  • Sophie Perolari
    Key Cast
    "Girl on Boat"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 24, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    360 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Seychelles
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4k, Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Stefan Ruiz

Stefan has been in the industry (mainly as an actor) since he was a child and has a long list of credits to his name, including performing in the West End and on Broadway. He graduated from drama school in 2013 and continues to professionally act whist also creating and producing video content through Puzzle Piece Productions. Stefan is the lead actor in this short film as well as the Co-producer and editor.

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Director Statement

Creating this film was something that myself and my partner (Sophie) have been talking about for the last year. We really wanted to see what we were capable of creating together and on such a tight/non-existent budget, so that it could stand as a prerequisite for future projects. We are happy with what we were able to achieve and we both have learnt so much, so there is a lot that we will be taking away from this which will inform our next project.