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Splinter - A short film by The Stone Souls

'Splinter' is a short film by The Stone Souls about finding your own path in a hectic world.
A journey from the Los Angeles urban jungle through the Southwest, accompanied by the sound of The Stone Souls.
The screenplay and music were written by Theodor Versteegen, songwriter and composer for the Dutch band The Stone Souls. The short film is produced as part of a social program aimed at discussing and supporting the emotional well-being of teenagers and young adults in the Netherlands.
'Splinter' was filmed in California, Arizona, and Utah (USA) and produced in the Netherlands. Actress Alina Lee plays the main character and also serves as the narrator and co-writer of the screenplay. The band The Stone Souls wrote and recorded the original soundtrack in the Netherlands to guide and serve the film’s needs. The project is supported by VSB Fonds, DRU Cultuurfabriek, Jong & Meer, and De Leefbaarheids Alliantie. 'Splinter' premiered on Friday, September 13, 2024, in a sold-out theater at DRU Cultuurfabriek in Ulft, NL.

  • Tyler-Marie Evans
    Director
    Here or There, Lovely
  • Theodor Versteegen
    Director
  • Theodor Versteegen
    Writer
    All music & lyrics for The Stone Souls
  • Alina Lee
    Writer
    Lullaby short film, published poems
  • Theodor Versteegen
    Producer
    All music videos for The Stone Souls, published photography
  • Alina Lee
    Key Cast
    Lullaby, lovely
  • Theodor Versteegen
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Experimental, melancholic, coming of age, roadtrip, music
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Splinter - Premiere at DRU Cultuurfabriek
    Ulft, Gelderland - NL
    Netherlands
    September 13, 2024
    Dutch premiere
  • Berlin Indie Film Festival
    Berlin
    Award winner 2024: Best original score - 9/'24
Director - Tyler-Marie Evans, Theodor Versteegen