Mary-Alice: Chapter One

Mary-Alice: Chapter One is a film about a young girl from the 1910's who loses her twin sister, Mary-Lu, when they are just 12 years old. As time passes and timelines merge, Wren and Parker find themselves caught in their dark history, unsure of the actual truth.

  • Makayla Gawlik
    Director
  • Ryan Cabana
    Director of Photography
  • Zachary McCallion
    Sound
  • Jesse Miller
    Sound
  • Ashley Cox
    Producer
  • Christian Groffmann
    Composers
  • Meagan Couture
    Composers
  • Makayla Gawlik
    Writer
  • Makayla Gawlik
    Editor
  • Nick Scafidi
    P.A.
  • Patrick Barry
    P.A.
  • Barbara Cox
    Costumes/Doll
  • Ashley Cox
    Costumes/Doll
  • Gloria Proulx
    Costumes/Doll
  • Madison Monahan
    Key Cast
    "Wren"
  • Nicole McDonald
    Key Cast
    "Parker"
  • Ashley Cox
    Key Cast
    "Mary-Alice"
  • Joey Pettine
    Extras
  • Madison Chase
    Extras
  • Natalie Petterson
    Extras
  • Patrick Barry
    Extras
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    horror, supernatural, mystery
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    2,946 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Makayla Gawlik

Makayla Gawlik is a recent graduate in Film Production and Critical Studies major with a minor in Broadcast Media from Keene State College. She aspires to continue directing in her own production company, Deblias Sisters’ Productions.

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Director Statement

I feel like until you do your first film whether it's a capstone or something a little bigger, you don't know for sure whether this is what you want to do or are able to do. After filming Mary-Alice: Chapter One, I knew this was the job for me.