Wrap Me in Shadows
A group of study abroad students are lured to a night of agony and ecstasy at the hands of a cult of shape-shifters who worship Dionysus through sex, drugs, and human sacrifice.
Status: Newly completed, revising/testing
Format: Feature, 116 pages
Genre: Folk Horror x College Slasher (Midsommar x Urban Legend)
Themes: Taking risks, respect for the past, entitlement
Harmony Lane
A struggling couple and a hanger-on brother fall prey to paranoia and violence when they discover their experimental housing development comes with an unexpected amenity – sounds that bleed through from the future.
Status: Completed, in consideration for multiple OWAs as of Apr 24, 2025
Format: Feature, 99 pages
Genre: Psychological thriller, grounded sci-fi
Themes: Communication, how far we are willing to go for love
Top accolade: ScreenCraft Horror 2025 Semifinalist
Quote from Barnfest reader: There is a lot of imagination on display in these pages. This is a really inventive premise and a compelling story. Premise 10/10, Story 9/10, Theme 9/10
Grimmer
Roz’s directorial debut hinges on making amends with her estranged sister, but things on set turn deadly when she unwittingly releases fairy tale monsters from their enchanted prison.
Status: Available
Format: Feature, 94 pages (a limited series pilot version also exists)
Genre: Horror, thriller, supernatural, female lead
Themes: Sacrifice, family
Top accolade: 2021 Semifinalist Filmmatic Horror
Quote from a contest reader: Overall, the writer does a solid job with developing a concept that works for their audience. The protagonist has a lot of challenges that she must overcome in order to remain successful in the industry. Also, the layer of suspense in the story makes the narrative more complex and entertaining.
Alison Weaverdyck 