The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep

Psychological Thriller

The Woods finds Anjelica returning to a place of her youth under unwelcome circumstances.

Director: Mykel Salazar

Writer: Lindsay Jaeger

Director of Photography: James Kwan

Editor: David Carlos Valdez

Production Designer: Sarah Loeppke

Casting Director: Shayne Hartigan

Music Composer: Nicholas Roche

Costume Designer: Shannon Otto

Hair and Makeup: Jolynn Nieto

Production Companies: Unapologetic Films & Inspirado

Cast: Alexandra Renzo, Morningstar Angeline and Cassidy Freeman

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

WSXA BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Best Director

BELGRADE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Best Short Film, Best Cinematography

WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL Audience Choice Best Sound Design

MADRID SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL Best Sound Design

FLICKER’S RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Semi-Finalist

ARFF BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Best Actress - Nomination

GUADALAJARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Official Selection

ENVISION LATINO FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL Official Selection

SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Official Selection

CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL Official Selection

SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL Official Selection

VALENCIA INDIE FILM FESTIVAL Official Selection

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