The Pendle Witch

We follow the story of Alice Nutter, a young woman who is accused of being a witch in 1612, leading to the infamous Pendle Witch trials in Lancaster.

This film looks specifically at Alice, who she was and what led to her inevitable death, in a society that sees those accused of witchcraft guilty before a trial.

  • Ethan Blanc
    Director
  • Ethan Blanc
    Writer
  • Lachlan Walker
    Producer
  • Georgina England
    Key Cast
    "Alice Nutter"
  • Lee Francis
    Key Cast
    "The Judge"
  • Lachlan Walker
    Key Cast
    "Sir Thomas Lister"
  • Eleanor Cotton
    Key Cast
    "Anne Nutter"
  • Alyson Chadwick
    Key Cast
    "Villager"
  • Helen Bruce
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Richard T. Newman
    Key Cast
    "The Hermit"
  • Ross Buchanan
    Key Cast
    "The Grieving Man"
  • Louis Beaumont
    Key Cast
    "Jones"
  • Katie Keating
    Key Cast
    "Margaret"
  • Dave Bannister
    Key Cast
    "Priest"
  • Ethan Blanc
    Story by
  • Lachlan Walker
    Story by
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Historical, Drama
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:4
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Lancaster University
Director - Ethan Blanc