ALTAR – Mother wants a baby.
Independent Short Film by Nick Rubinoff
WARNING GRAPHIC VIOLENCE
WARNING FLASHING LIGHTS
SUMMARY:
An Occultist lusts for secret knowledge and power, searching for hidden Altars (Mother), who disperse transcendent knowledge across an unknown landscape during an unknown time. After a botched attempt to summon the Altar, the Occultist must go to extreme lengths to prove unwavering devotion. Will the occultist please Mother or face the wrath?
A descent into madness. An ascension to enlightenment.
(Director’s Note)
I wanted to make something raw and gritty with the Mini DV cameras at my disposal, along with the analog glitch gear from Decaying Electronics and LullabyMachines. I’ve always been inspired by DIY filmmakers and appreciate the grit of low budget filmmaking. Created entirely on my own, this is the first short film I’ve produced since senior year of high school.
I hope you enjoy.
-No Budget = household objects
-Solo Production = First time shooting a film ENTIRELY by myself
Shot on Mini DV Camcorders:
-Canon ZR830
-Sony DCR-HC46
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
Music/Sound FX composed in Ableton 10
Thank you FREESOUND.org for your Creative Commons library
Inspired by Darren Aronofsky, Danny Boyle, David Fincher, Tobe Hooper, Richard Linklater, Wim Wenders, Lars von Trier, Dogme 95, Coen Brothers, Andrei Tarkovsky, Federico Fellini, Lina Wertmuller, and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Psychedelic Folk Horror
Psychological Horror
Psychological Thriller
Psychedelic Thriller
Supernatural Horror
Occult Horror
Cosmic Horror
Arthouse Horror
Arthouse Thriller
Arthouse
Guerilla Filmmaking
Drama
Suspense
Thriller
Horror
Gore
DIY
Short Film
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