MAURA (TRAILER) DIRECTED BY NATASSIA LINN MALTHE (NORWAY)

Описание: Congratulations to

"Maura"

July 2025

Awarded:
Best Fantasy Short
Best Original Story

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Director - Natassia Linn Malthe
Writer - Philip C Geertsen
Producer - Tommy Garland
Key Cast - Ellen M. Aabol "Maura"
Key Cast - Mari BaadeKey "Iris"
Key Cast - Odin VangKey "Casper"
Director of Photography - Julien Oscar Robert Vigneau
Editor - Martine Sørensen
Sound - Simon Skjong
Sound Design - Etienne Streeton
Mix - Hans-Kristian Haugseggen

Overview:
Maura is 18, chronically ill, and controlled by her overprotective mother.
During a trip to a remote cabin, her loneliness grows and her buried emotions surface. She misses her friends, craves love, and resents her life.
A mysterious portrait, inherited trauma, and a strange force awaken something in her. As reality blurs into nightmare, Maura must make a choice: break free — or be consumed.

Director Biography - Natassia Linn Malthe
Natassia Linn Malthe is a Norwegian director and screenwriter with a strong visual style and a passion for character-driven storytelling. Based in Oslo, she works primarily with short films that explore psychological tension, folklore, and human complexity. With a background in both acting and filmmaking, Natassia brings a sharp emotional instinct to her directing — blending raw performances with atmospheric visuals. Her work often reflects Nordic nature, myth and existential themes, always with a cinematic edge.

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