The short film is about a stomach-churning encounter that a boy has with a set of beings many might be quite uncomfortable with. As the protagonist engages with an inane, seemingly regular activity of eating a dessert, little does he realize that he is about to become prey to an entity that will consume his entire existence. Bill returns home one day to find a mud pie resting innocently on a table. A slice of the pie is missing, while a note accompanies it as well. He does what any regular person would do - reach for some cutlery and sit down to enjoy the dessert before him. While enjoying the beguiling delicacy, Bill becomes aware of his folly only after having gone past the point of no return. The film exhibits great dedication and sincerity on the part of the cast and crew, especially in the manner the visuals are handled. It further displays the devotion of the only actor to achieve the deeply disconcerting effect that the film finally has on the viewer, leaving you with a tale of a regular mud pie experience gone terribly wrong, one which would stay with you long after you are done witnessing it.

Mud Pie | Short Film Nominee

The entire duration of the plot folds within the duration of a single incident one evening. A boy has found himself in possession of a box of video tapes, being completely unaware of what truly awaits him at the bottom of it. As he sifts through the collection, a strange tape catches his attention, simply for its lack of familiarity. The moment he plays it, the most horrifying set of events are in tow. The final product, one of limited resources, is a dedicated endeavor to share its story with the viewer. It further strives to make use of shadows and dim-lighting to bring to life a story of blood and violence. Overall, the narrative comes together as a whole, with a beginning, middle and end. However, it could have gained from a better control on its sound. The same would have allowed its intentions to find a more impactful echo and resonance with the viewer.

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