LAURA JAI SMITH_Director
Writer / Director 15 mins
GRAVID
Amy and her boyfriend Johann agreed they didn't want children but, when Amy gets pregnant accidentally she realises Johann has changed his mind. Fearing their relationship will end if she admits she hasn't, she keeps her feelings secret. But then she discovers something far more sinister than a baby is growing inside her.
Premiered at the Academy Award qualifying HOLLYSHORTS Festival, UK Premiere at BAFTA qualifying AESTHETICA. Winner BEST PRACTICAL EFFECTS Vancouver Horror Show. NO 1 in FRIGHT BITES: Morbidly Beautiful Magazine's monthly horror short selections. Other screenings include: FINAL GIRLS BERLIN, LANDSHUT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (Germany), ETREUM HORROR FILM FESTIVAL (Columbia).
"An absolute success if you’re looking for something to scratch under the surface and not just take at face value”
Morbidly Beautiful Magazine (US)
"Gravid offers a deep reflection on authenticity and secrets in human relationships”
La Radio Du Cinéma (France)
"An intriguing look at parenthood, not just motherhood… Gravid’s unnerving ending is definitely worth the trip”
VSM Movie Podcast (US)
"Designed to make you feel uncomfortable, it asks hard-hitting questions, plus we got some nasty body horror to boot!"
Bloody Flicks (UK)
