2025 Festival
3 Nominations

Firecrow

When two farm workers are tasked with moving a mysterious scarecrow, they unknowingly awaken a dark curse hidden within the surrounding countryside.

Runtime: 19:55 Genres: ,

Synopsis

Firecrow follows two farm workers whose routine day takes a sinister turn when they are asked to relocate an unusual scarecrow standing alone in a rural field. Unaware of its true significance, they disturb an object bound to forces far older and more dangerous than they can imagine. As strange events begin to unfold around them, the quiet landscape transforms into a place of growing unease, where folklore, superstition, and reality become increasingly difficult to separate.

Drawing on the traditions of rural horror and supernatural folklore, Firecrow explores themes of curiosity, consequence, and humanity’s uneasy relationship with the unknown. Through atmospheric imagery, immersive sound design, and a steadily escalating sense of dread, the film reimagines the haunted scarecrow myth for a modern audience. Set against haunting natural landscapes, Firecrow delivers a chilling tale where ancient forces linger beneath the surface, waiting for the wrong person to disturb them.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Markham Samuels
Produced by
Markham Samuels
Naoki Otsuki
Written by
Markham Samuels
Cast
Cassandra Grande-Phillips
Nathan Plumite
Alexander Peters
Duke Murrdodge

Film Details

Project Type
Short
Runtime
19:55
Genre(s)
Horror, Thriller
Language
English

Production Details

Country of Origin
Canada
Country of Filming
Canada
Production Budget
$5,000
Shooting Format
RED 6k
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2025

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Director
Markham Samuels
2025
Nomination
Best Actor
Nathan Plumite
2025
Nomination
Best Score
Firecrow
2025

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
MAY
17
Session No.
4
Session Started
16:00
Played at
16:53
Session Finished
17:13