- Winter FEAR Horror Film Competition
Year: 2024
Length: 6 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: NYC Premiere
Directed by: Katie Colwell
Produced by: Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani
Starring: Moe Hay (Terry), Violette Willaims (Amalia), Luke LeBrun (Nicholas), Kenny Smith (Coach)
SEE THE FILM
A star competitive swimmer blacks out alone one night in the pool—the same pool a dead body is found in the next morning.
About the Director
Katie Colwell (she/her) is a director, cinematographer, and former competitive swimmer based in Brooklyn, New York. In the pool, she served as captain for Oakland University’s Division I program, leading the team to championship titles all while earning her B.A. in filmmaking. After retiring her swimming career, she turned her full attention to cinematography and directing. Her newest film, LAPSE, combines her love for horror and swimming for her professional directorial debut.


