RIVEN | Dark Fantasy Short Film

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Battling the demons begotten by the death of his wife, a warrior seeks redemption in bringing her back from the dead.
Official Selection Sitges Fantastic Film Festival 2020
Written & Directed by Matt Inns
Produced by James Wilkinson & Matt Inns
Director of Photography, Ashley McKenzie
Production Designer, Steven Woller
Costume Designer, Terzann Elliott
Music by Graeme Woller & Juliet Woller
Sound Designer, Carlos Sierra
Starring Nick McGrath, Nathan Kennedy & Maggie Pirie
Thanks to New Zealand Film Commission, Southern Filmmakers Trust, Invercargilll Licensing Trust, Community Trust South, Queenstown Camera Company, Southern Institute of Technology
© Little Dragon Pictures

КОМЕНТАРІ: 69

@joenicklo 25 днів тому

Beautifully shot. I enjoyed the cinematography, color grading, VFX and makeup work. The sound design was a little over-the-top in some cases, in particular the battle scenes but otherwise this was solid! I'm impressed with what you were able to pull off with simple locations and it makes me so jealous that we don't have suitable landscapes/locations to film medieval films where I live here in South Florida, USA. **SPOILER ALERT BEYOND THIS** I will say, I totally expected the wife to jump scare me at the end. I thought it was actually surprising, and beautiful that he reunites with her in the end, despite her clearly not being her old self. Well done.

@stachysteve7541 2 роки тому

This is an absolute masterpiece, you do not get the recognition you deserve!

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Thanks for the kind words! Really glad you enjoyed it :)

@jamesdaniels8297 2 роки тому

This was released the day after my birthday, and I gotta say, it was an excellent present. I loved every second of this short. Good job!

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Awesome, cheers James!

@user-jz8ow3xv8t 4 місяці тому

Masterpiece!

@seesafar9912 5 місяців тому

Thank you for this.

@Kromlyps 2 роки тому

Awesome !

@Joey3A 3 місяці тому

Amazing work! I eagerly look forward to more!

@immanutt4442 Рік тому

EPIC ... There is no other sound like it ... when the sword is pulled out of its sheath

@flesh1977 Рік тому

That was seriously impressive. Excellent work to everybody involved. Most of Hollywood wishes it was this resonant.

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thanks a lot! Really glad it meant something :)

@iliapetrov5761 11 місяців тому

Absolutely amazing. Well Done!

@LittleDragonPictures 11 місяців тому

Thank you! :)

@GT_Void 5 місяців тому

Finally! a short fantasy flick that wasn't cheesy but actually compelling and interesting. I am not sure where the story is going (or if it is supposed to go any further), but I like where it began.

@toxicronin 2 роки тому

Waaw very nice made. To short wahah great atmosphers. Love the use of light. As a photohrapher how i looked ad it .. great work

@amcmanusmusic 2 роки тому

This is stunning. Very atmospheric and authentic feeling

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Cheers Andrew! Thanks for watching :)

@superindieshortfilms 11 місяців тому

🤩 REAL COOL FILM! 😎Awesome shots and atmosphere! ⚔️ ♥️ ⭐️

@LittleDragonPictures 10 місяців тому

Thank you for watching :)

@jeff9347 2 роки тому

Love this - lots of Celtic secrets within

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Thanks Jeff! Really glad you enjoyed it. There's a lot of little details in there most probably wouldn't pick up on, so it makes it all worth it when someone does :)

@dudemanphat 2 роки тому

Amazing! Such good work team!

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Cheers Joe!

@TraustiGeir Рік тому

That was beautiful! Top marks!

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thanks very much for watching :)

@margotsutherlandrealestate9003 2 роки тому

Congratulations! Beautifully executed :)

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Thanks very much Margot!

@lydie.manzano Рік тому

Amazing ! Good job, you deserve to have more views !

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thank you!

@pixellyth 2 роки тому

I came here because my friend said his friend from my home town was in it.... this is awesome!

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Awesome, thanks for checking it out!

@thomasedwards6641 2 роки тому

Congrats Matt amazing work

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Thanks Thomas :)

@puuffoo 3 місяці тому

I got to do my school project on this, I loved it so much

@dreamambience4553 Рік тому

AMAZING,

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thank you :)

@TheodorBass Рік тому

10/10 👌

@justinroach9344 4 місяці тому

I'm so glad I found you guys. truly am blown away!

@LittleDragonPictures 4 місяці тому

Thank you, glad you found us!

@roccgg Рік тому

Well done ✔

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thank you!

@roccgg Рік тому

@@LittleDragonPictures you're very welcome 😀

@alvarorodriguezfilmmusic Рік тому

This is absolutely phenomenal! Is there any way I can reach out to the director? Thank you!

@nolidee4917 Рік тому

this is effing dope

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thank you :)

@QUIETFLAME Рік тому

Beautiful. I don't understand why this has so little attention.

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thanks very much :)

@garicrewsen1128 Рік тому

I'd wager it's due to the unspoken/not shown "violence against women" undertone. Excepting that, there is no reason, in my opinion. Algorithms are strange ducks.

@metalmachinesp4063 2 роки тому

What a pity it havent subtitles to not english speakers. Looks good

@lxrd_jmr2146 2 роки тому

💖 From Philippines 💯🔥

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Thank you from New Zealand :)

@pelotdhennebont1025 Рік тому

It is very nice ! 8:34 min I found this shot beautiful 🤩 Really good in any case Just a small request, could you put the subtitles for the next ones please ? ^^ (French subtitles for lazy people like me😂)

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

Thanks very much! Ha we'll be sure to include French subtitles next time :)

@garicrewsen1128 Рік тому

Also have another look @4:30-4:33 (specifically the tree canopy's skirt and the beams of "light", which are not from the moon as it is in view behind the canopy!!). As eerie as it is beautiful. I find it the most mysterious shot of the entire film.

@JFikeVisuals 2 місяці тому

Just terriffic!

@arcCaptainAlpha 2 роки тому

Good work. Very atmospheric. It just bothers me a bit, that the protagonist is wearing his sword on the wrong side :D

@LittleDragonPictures 2 роки тому

Thanks for watching :) It's an interesting note about the sword! Historically it seems certain cultures were more rigid with that than others, eg Samurai always on the left side, Roman Legionnaires on the right (at least until around 2nd C AD or so). The setting of the film is based mostly on sub Roman Britain and the early Arthurian myth era, and it apparently wasn't uncommon for Celts (including Britons) to wear a sword on the right, regardless of a shield or not. We based the character on having a more traditional Celtic heritage than Roman (hence him seeking out a Druid), so decided to let the actor wear the sword where he felt most comfortable.

@ivechang6720 Рік тому

I guess it's sort of like mounting on the wrong side of a horse. It's only wrong if it creates unnecessary danger. Like when a horse is accustomed one way and it's rider another. Yet being overly predictable during warfare creates unnecessary danger. See what I mean?

@jacobitewiseman3696 Рік тому

@@LittleDragonPictures how did you tell one Celtic from another I mean it's not like Italians and celts were you can tell or negros and either of those 2.

@dreamambience4553 Рік тому

Where can I find the amazing background music?

@LittleDragonPictures Рік тому

The music is composed specifically for the film so isn't currently available separately. But we might look at releasing a track or two on their own on this channel at some point :)

@Angry.Dinosaur Рік тому

I, in my selfishness, begged the gods to return you to me. They did. The Visage I witnessed would of shook the hardiest of men. Yet I, saw you, and wanted you in life as in death. Embrace me my love. I am yours forever.