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  • 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)

Content Warnings: Implied Violence‎

SEE THE FILM

Saturday Feb 22, 5:10 PM-8:20 PM – Bloody Saturday Horror Shorts Program + QA

Thursday Feb 20, 3:20 PM-5:40 PM – Thursday Matinee Horror Shorts

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.

Reviews & Interviews

Lifelong Support Leverages Alum’s Short FilmOakland University Alumni Magazine, by Emily Morris

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