Private Project

The Moth

Proof of concept for feature film.
A true story.
While hiking in The Appalachian Mountains, Riley and her girlfriend Zoe find a grave with no name, only a dead moth taped to it. When tragedy strikes, the mystery behind the moth is painfully revealed.

  • Darius Valentine
    Director
    The Coordinate Killer, Dear Ellie
  • Darius Valentine
    Writer
    The Coordinate Killer, Dear Ellie
  • Darius Valentine
    Producer
    The Coordinate Killer, Dear Ellie
  • Charlotte Frøyland
    Key Cast
    "Riley"
  • Mcgregory Frederique
    Key Cast
    "Andre"
  • Hunter Cagle
    Key Cast
    "Zoe"
  • Craig Thiessen
    Director of Photography
    The Coordinate Killer
  • Corrine Casey
    Original Score
  • Kyle French
    Sound Mixer
  • Jack Thiessen
    Key Grip
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Horror
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 3, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    CinemaDNG RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Darius Valentine

Darius Valentine is a young up and coming filmmaker whose passion and drive has lead to the self-financing and creation of multiple short films. Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, he grew up with a love for creating stories and has channeled that love into a passion for writing and directing thought-provoking movies. Some of his previous work includes “Dear Ellie” and “The Coordinate Killer” amongst others ranging from 4 to 40 minutes.

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Director Statement

I just want to thank everybody who has made "The Moth" possible. I couldn't have done it without a single member of the extremely talented cast and crew. This film belongs to them. They took my idea and turned it into something I never could have imagined and I can't thank them enough. I hope everyone enjoys the film.