Logline: On the night of a brutal murder, a guilt-ridden detective stumbles into a tavern at the crossroads, where a mysterious bartender forces him to relive his sins — the detective faces a choice: confess his crimes or cover them up in a covenant with the Devil.
Set in 1960's Sydney Australia, This Noir/ Psychological Horror is the 2nd Short-Film Written, Directed, Produced by S.N. Watts preparing for 2026 Film Festival Run
Filming finished & currently in Post-Production
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Undergoing Festival Circuit 2025
Awards:
Touchstone Independent Film Festival January 2025: Best Drama Short
Robinson Film Awards April 2025: Best Screenplay
New York Film & Cinematography Awards June 2025: Best Student Film
Wolf Media Fest June 2025: Best Narrative Short, Best Director Student Short
Kraken International Film Festival Summer 2025: Best Soundtrack, Best Produced Script, Kraken Spirit Award
LA Movie & Music Video Awards September 2025: Best Director Drama Film
AACTA Awards Contender 2026
Nominations:
Chicago Indie Film Awards June 2025: Best Student Film
Area 51 Film Fest 2025: Best Student Film, Best Directorial Debut, and Best Lead Actor.
Indie Mania Festival 2025: Best Student Film, Best Lead Actor
Official Selection:
Sydfest Independent Film Fest
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