Featured Female Horror Filmmaker: Amanda Gecewicz
At Married to Horror, we love to feature diverse filmmakers and artists. The horror genre, in general, is very male-driven. So, we get excited when we see a female filmmaker that’s doing some really exciting work. Up-and-coming director Amanda Gecewicz currently has some pretty great horror short films under her belt.
Check out our favorite horror short of her’s here, “Night Wanderer.” A young woman alone is given a strange birthday gift. Suddenly, she’s plagued with strange occurrences and terror at every turn. This horror short film is beautifully shot, acted, and is very successful in building suspense!
Written & Directed by: Amanda Gecewicz
Starring: Brie Spaulding and Malina Chojnowski
Follow the filmmaker on Instagram @thefilm_lady
Behind the scenes of “Night Wanderer“! (left) Malina Chojnowski and (right) cast and crew, including director Amanda Gecewicz and actor Brie Spaulding.
About the Filmmaker
Gecewicz is a multi-award-winning writer and director. She grew up in North West suburban Chicago and graduated from DePaul University with a BA in digital cinema production. Her love of filmmaking began when she would sneak her dad’s Sony camcorder and for her eighth birthday, she got her very own video camera. She is currently in pre-production for her upcoming film ‘The 22’ about a World War II veteran turned writer plagued by PTSD.
Did you like the horror short film “Night Wanderer” by Amanda Gecewicz? Watch her other streaming horror short, “The Last Laugh,” where the sudden death of his girlfriend tortures a man. We found this film to be very stylistically compelling.
Also currently on the festival circuit is Gecewicz’s short film, “Blackhatter.” We had the pleasure of screening this film and found it suspenseful, with a powerful meaning and twists in the end!
“Blackhatter” has won a prize in the following festivals:
- Hollywood International
Golden Age Festival - Top Shorts
- Los Angeles Film Awards
- Arthouse Festival Beverly Hills
Semi-finalist in the following festivals:
- San Francisco Indie Short Festival
- Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Gecewicz’s film “Blackhatter” has been officially selected to be included in the Indie Horror Film Festival taking place on July 10th, 2022, in Dekalb, Illinois! If you’re nearby go and watch “Blackhatter” and check out the festival!
More from Married to Horror
Would you like to watch more horror short films? Go to our Videos section! Find more general Married to Horror selections by checking out our recommendations and take a peek at our Master Watch List where you can find an array of horror films sorted by title, platform, rating, and more!
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