"Parched" (2021) - (Award-Winning Horror Short)
"The truth is always in the place you're too afraid to look."
After a self-destructive bender, Rebecca receives a threatening phone call from her beloved. She begins to fear that before the night is through, she'll have to face the consequences of her actions.
Written/Directed by Charles Mesa
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"PARCHED"
Starring
Christine Celozzi as "Rebecca" (IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinecelozzi/ )
Arthur J. Davis as "David" (IG: https://www.instagram.com/theklarkkent/ )
and Charles Mesa as "Gabe" (IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenovaprospect/ )
Music by Alessandro Saini (IG: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrosainimusic/ )
Crew
Co-Producer & AD: https://www.instagram.com/favrivas/
DP: https://www.instagram.com/alvarojbarragan/
Gaffer: https://www.instagram.com/coreyhour/
1st AC: https://www.instagram.com/halfdarkknight/
Grip: https://www.instagram.com/johnvogt/
Sound: https://www.instagram.com/arihelbermudez/
HMU: https://www.instagram.com/prettyininkla/
BTS Photography: https://www.instagram.com/mike.adan/
AWARDS (In order of thumbnail icons - top to bottom, left to right)
SHORT to the Point - "Best Horror Short"
PEEPHOLE FilmFest - "Official Selection"
HorrorHaus - "Official Selection"
Short Film Factory - "Best Short Film"
FANtastic Horror Film Festival - "Official Selection"
New York Horror Film Festival - "Official Selection"
Austin After Dark - "Finalist - Best Editing & Best Actress"
Oregon Scream Week - "Best Horror Short"
Independent Shorts Awards - "Best Horror Short"
Indie Short Fest - "Best Horror Short"
IndieX Film Fest - "Finalist - Best Horror Short"
Other Awards Include
Hollywood Horrorfest - "Honorable Mention"
Montreal Independent Film Festival - "Official Selection"
Filmed on RED Gemini 5K (w/ Sigma Lenses)
Lit with Apurture (C120d, C300d mk2, Nova P300c, MC)
