"Anxiety #5" is a Canadian short film from 2015 with a runtime of 6 minutes. The narrative revolves around a dramatic and horrifying scenario set in a Brooklyn tenement-housing bathroom in 1983, where a man's fate is sealed. This short film was showcased at various film festivals and has been recognized with several awards.
Creative Team
- Director: Jesse Foster
- Producers: Craig Hopkins, Jeff Migel, Stacy Shaikin
- Screenwriter: Jesse Foster, with the story based on a poem by Robin Robertson
- Cinematographer: Bradley Stuckel
- Cast: Wolsey Brooks and David Haysom
- Editor: Kyle Sanborn
- Additional Photography: Alimzhan Alan Sabir, Charles Hamilton
- Production Design: Evan Girardo
- Sound: Frank Laratta, Matt Coffey, Tyler Rambie, David Brown
- Makeup: Stacy Wegner, Lyana Gilbert, Victoria McNair
Awards and Recognition
"Anxiety #5" has been awarded in various film festivals:
- 2015 Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival: Winner, Best Micro-short Horror Film
- 2016 LA Thriller Festival: Winner, Short Film Category
- 2016 Red Wasp Film Festival: Winner, "One to Watch"
The film also featured in several festivals, including the Atlantic Film Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, Kerry Film Festival, and Nickel Independent Film Festival.
Technical Details
Camera:
Red Epic
Lenses:
Arri Master Primes
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1
Printed Format:
DCP Digital Cinema Package, Video (UHD)
Sound mix
Dolby Surround 5.1