When wannabe home-reno influencer - Dawn - finds a cursed porn tape in the attic of her new home, she finds herself haunted by sirenic ghosts with sinister intentions. As her mental stability, identity, and sexuality are put to the test, Dawn unravels in one big bloody DIY-themed fever dream.
Introducing PORNTERGEIST...
A bisexual thriller with a bloody sense of humour. The film is a dark comedy about sex, ghosts and social media (basically everything your Nan warned you about!). It dives headfirst into female sexuality—how it’s been expressed, repressed, and endlessly obsessed over—through a supernatural lens that’s as horny as it is haunted.
The team behind the film...
The project is the debut narrative short from director Jocelyn Anquetil, known for her wildly imaginative work across music videos (Ashnikko, IDLES, King Krule) exploring the female/millennial disposition through a dystopian lens and blending the surreal with the cinematic. The film is produced by Caviar, the team behind award-winning indie gems like The Last Swim, and co-written with Brook Driver (Swede Caroline), whose sharp wit has lit up festivals like Raindance and BIFA.
Directed by Jocelyn Anquetil
Written by Jocelyn Anquetil & Brook Driver
Produced by Caviar
Producers: Francesca Di Muro, Isabella Culver, Sachin Chande
Executive Producers: Jocelyn Anquetil, Francesca Di Muro, Eleri Evans, Sorcha Shepherd
The Cast...
Dawn - Molly Moody
Peter - Neil Reynolds
Ginger - Scarlett Archer
Cherry - Love
Annabelle - Aleesha Gill
Handyman 'Dick Pound' - Alexandre D Roque
What we're asking for...
Two-thirds of the film has been funded and shot already, with support from Caviar, Arthouse Jersey, and the director herself. Now we need £5,000 to shoot the final scenes and wrap this beast up in time for festivals this summer. We’ve been at it for over two years—it’s a passion project, a fever dream, and supporting us is probably easier than enduring the pain of listening to us moan about it for two more...
What we can give in return...
We’re offering everything from classic perks like your name in the credits (your mum's, your cat's - we don't care!) and invites to the first screening, to… spicier options. Fancy a foot pic from the director? No judgement here. Every donation helps! We appreciate that times are tougher than ever—so anything you can give is truly appreciated and will be duly rewarded!
We're almost there! Give PORNTERGEIST the finish it's begging for!
More about the Crew...
Executive Producer - Eleri Evans
Award winning freelance Producer and EP, previously Head of Music Videos + Content department at Caviar London. Eleri is passionate about the world of videos and has worked with a wide range of artists & genres in the industry. She has also worked on several short films including a Random Acts piece with directors Zhang and Knight, which was officially selected at the Slamdance Festival 2020.
Producer, EP - Francesca Di Muro
With over a decade of experience producing commercials & music videos. Francesca is inspired by storytelling that challenges societal norms and gravitates towards films that disrupt and leave a lasting impact.
Producer - Isabella Culver
Isabella Culver is a Writer / Director / Producer from South-East London working across narrative shorts, theatre and music videos. She is a fan of empowering female narratives and X rated context. She enjoys stories that are subversive, challenge audiences and show women behaving how their not supposed to - Porntergeist ticks all her boxes and she hopes it will tick yours too! Go on, give us a fiver - or five thousand if you’re feeling naughty!
Producer - Sachin Chande
Sachin Chande is an award-winning British-Asian producer with over a decade of experience across music videos, commercials, and broadcast. He’s delivered standout work for brands like Nike, BBC, and Dove.
Director of Photography - Arthur Loveday
Arthur Loveday is known for his known for bold, stylish visuals across fashion, beauty and music. Working with fashion giants Vogue, Chanel, GUCCI and more, Arthur's distinguished tones and palate run through his light.
Production Designer - Ranya El-Refaey
Ranya El-Refaey is an Anglo-Egyptian London based Production Designer and Set Designer. Ranya’s origins in theatre design drives her playful style which she infuses into her work across moving image, photography, live events, music and narrative.
Costume Designer - Ellie Walker
Ellie Walker is a costume designer and stylist with a theatrical background, known for her narrative-driven and character-rich designs. In the past year alone she's brought her unique lens to culture shaping giants including Fontaines DC, JADE, IDLES and Pink Pantheress.