Gonella Productions

LANGUAGE: English

Genre: Drama - Thriller/Horror
Running Time: 14:27
Year of production: 2019

SYNOPSIS

“Scars” is a short film that explores the horrors of domestic abuse. The story follows James through a nightmarish experience of his past relationship with his girlfriend, Camila. He’s unconsciously guided around his house by a mysterious presence that forces him to observe his cruel treatment towards her.

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

Production Company: Basement Productions
Film exports/World sales: Gonella Productions

CAST

David Cope
Jaqueline Lopez
Blanca Venegas
John Cook
Javier Fernandez

MAIN CREDITS

Director: Fer Dumas
Screenwriter: Fer Dumas and David Irvine
Producer: Michelle Ryan
Director of Photography: Samuel Romero
Sound: Andres Alfonso
Editing: Fer Dumas
Sound Editing: Raven Nieto
Music Composer: Paolo Uriquidi Rechberger

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Genre: Drama
Sub-genre: Thriller/Horror
Language: English
Country of origin: United States
Year of production: 2019
Total running time: 14:27
Shooting format: Black Magic Ursa
Color type: Color
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1

FESTIVAL SELECTIONS

Global University Film Awards (2019)
Oaxaca FilmFest (2019)
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions (2019)
Kite Film Fest (2019)
The Lift-Off Sessions (2019)

BIOGRAPHY OF THE DIRECTOR

Fernando Dumas is a Mexican-Argentinian director, producer and editor. Born in Mexico and raised in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina, he started studying and creating short films at the age of 19. Three years later, he moved to the United States to continue his education and his career as a filmmaker.