Private Project

The Rougaroux

A young woman grieving the death of her husband finds herself stalked by a shapeshifting creature that is drawn to strong emotions.

  • Leon Gisclair
    Director
  • Leon Gisclair
    Writer
  • Leon Gisclair
    Producer
  • Emma Fox Seither
    Key Cast
    "Lynn Duay"
  • Matthew Boese
    Key Cast
    "Jimmie Duay"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Horror
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The University of New Orleans
  • University of New Orleans Film Festival
    New Orleans, LA
    United States
    May 11, 2023
    Best Performance - Emma Fox Seither
Director Biography - Leon Gisclair

Leon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in English from Nicholls State University in 2019, double concentrating in Creative Writing and Film Studies. He began the MFA Film Production track at the University of New Orleans the following fall, but put it on hold after one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now finishing up his second year, he plans to graduate in the spring of 2024.

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