Shot over two cold autumn nights in the woods, Oscar’s Bell was an intense, small-scale horror production made with a tight-knit team and limited resources and it became one of the most creatively defining shoots of my career so far. This behind-the-scenes piece captures the real atmosphere of that shoot: misty night air, flickering torches, heavy silence, and the strange momentum that comes from chasing something that scares you. We were cold, exhausted, and completely obsessed. I loved every minute of it. For me, this is a reminder of why I love filmmaking: collaboration, pressure, problem-solving, and crafting something eerie out of very little. Director: Chris Cronin Writers: Sam Cronin & Chris Cronin Starring: Paul Bullion (The Witcher, Peaky Blinders) Shot on location: North Manchester Duration: 15 mins Festivals: Fantasia, Dead by Dawn, HollyShorts, BHF, ALTER, Short of the Week
