The Witches of Bushwick
Director: Joe Pardavila / Catherine Delaloye
Short: Narrative
Suspense Thriller |
USA |
20 min
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THE WITCHES OF BUSHWICK is inspired by #WitchesofInstagram, one of social media’s darker, and most trending sub-cultures. The film talks about the people behind the hashtag; blending horror and satire, to produce a biting critique of social media. This short film centers around a young woman, who is about to be initiated into a modern coven. However, when things inevitably start to unravel, the witchy influencers find they are no match for the ‘genuine’ supernatural.
Director’s bio:
Joe Pardavila: is an actor, writer, director and producer, born and bred in New Jersey. He studied Sketch & Improv Comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and was a founding member, and actor, in the New York based sketch comedy group: ‘Clip Show’. The group performed at: ‘The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater’ and the ‘People’s Improv Theater’, and their video sketches were featured on ‘Funny or Die’ and the ‘Huffington Post’. Joe was a radio personality, heard on legendary New York City radio station, 95.5 PLJ. He also co-hosted the critically acclaimed podcast: “The Science of Sex” with NYU Professor: Zhana Vrangalova.
Catherine Delaloye: is a Swiss filmmaker, based in New York. Her career began in London, working with Richard Curtis, and Russel Brand, while working as a writing assistant for various shows. She has also written, directed, and produced short films, and promos for various clients. Her films have screened at various prestigious film festivals such as: Nashville Film Fest, Raindance Film Fest, Brooklyn Film Fest, St.Louis International, Culver City, and Screamfest.