Perfidia

Perfidia - Film Poster

Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Audio Format: 5.1, Stereo
Film Length: 20 minutes
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Production Location: South Carolina, USA

When Sarah's dreams drive her to revisit her family home, she is stalked by the ghosts of her past and forced to relive her most traumatic night.

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Perfidia - Official Selection - Nightmare on Braod St. Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Nominee Best Music - Top Indie Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Official Selection - Fright Night Film Fest 2024
Perfidia - Winner Best Scare - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Official Selection - Reedy Reels 2025
Pefidia - Nominee Best Short - Top Indie Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Official Selection - Counterpunch Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Nominee Best Music - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Official Selection - Independent Shorts Awards
Perfidia - Official Selection - South Carolina Underground Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Winner Best Sound - Top Indie Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Golden Glove Winner - Counter Punch Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Nominee Best Short - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Certificat Best Horror Short - Independent Shorts Awards
Perfidia - Nominee Best Actress - Top Indie Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Official Selection -Tryon International Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Winner Best Actress - Diabolical Horror Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Winner Best Actress - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Winner - Los Angeles Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Winner Most Terrifying - Top Indie Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Screenplay Finalist - Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest 2025
Perfidia - Nominee Best Director - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Winner Best Atmosphere - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Best Horror Film - Los Angeles International Cineverse Film Festival
Perfidia - Nominee Best Cinematography - Top Indie Film Awards 2024
Perfidia - Winner Best Cinematography - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2024
Perfidia - Award Winner - All Horror Short Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Certificate Best Paranormal - All Horror Short Film Festival 2024
Perfidia - Official Selection - First Cut Horror Film Festival

Perfidia - Trailer

Audience Reactions

“We had an amazing time at this premiere. This group has truly taken it to the next level with Perfidia. Production quality, cinematography, use of lighting and all around technical skills were prevalent. And the actors brought it! Once again, we truly enjoyed ourselves. Can’t wait to see what’s next!”

— NICK STATHAKIS

““Perfidia” is an electrifying thriller that grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go! Helmed by a visionary new director, this cinematic masterpiece weaves a mesmerizing tale filled with heart-stopping twists and mind-bending turns that will keep you riveted until the very last frame.

The film’s tension is a finely tuned symphony of suspense, each scene building upon the last with precision to create a relentless sense of unease that will haunt your thoughts long after the lights come up.

Calling all thriller aficionados - “Perfidia” is an absolute must-watch! It’s a spine-tingling rollercoaster of suspenseful storytelling that will leave you gasping for breath and yearning for more. This hidden gem of a film is destined to become a timeless classic in the pantheon of thrillers. Don’t let this cinematic thrill ride pass you by!” “Well done. Enjoyed it. Cast and production were top notch. Congratulations!"

— KAITLIN VILLAVERDE

“Well done. Enjoyed it. Cast and production were top notch. Congratulations!"

— BILLY JOSEPH JR

Credits

Directed by: Collins Abbott White
Written by: Chantey Colet and Collins Abbott White
Executive Producer: Chantey Colet
Producer: Collins Abbott White
Associate Producer: Cat Borovicka

Sarah: Elisabeth Martin Hill
Katie: Cat Borovicka
Steve: Josh Royston
Michael: Xander Cort
Evie: Ava Grace Royston

1st Assistant Director: Tara Massey
2nd Assistant Director: Isaac Stovall

Director of Photography: Jeffrey Griffith
1st Assistant Camera: Mark Johnson
2nd Assistant Camera: Jessica Marie Berggrun

Gaffer: Jason Massey

Grips
Cameron Galloway, Kyler Ray

Production Designer: Tabitha Jordan
Assistant Production Designer: Isaac Stovall

Key Makeup Artist: Jaden Gutierrez

Location Sound Mixer
Francesca Sneed, Reece Wannemacher

Location Manager: Mark Cort
Location Scout: Cat Borovicka

Editor: Collins Abbott White

DIT: Matt Helderman

Colorist: Jeffrey Griffith

Sound Design: Collins Abbott White

Composer: Matthew Sargent

Special Thanks
Martha Bunn
Norman Bunn
Cohesive Coffee
Chantey Colet
Mark Cort

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