Sin Eater (2024)

Award winning short film based on the real practice of sin-eating. A Sin-eater was a historical occupation in 16-19th century England, Wales and Scotland where individuals were called to funerals to consume a meal in front of the deceased. By eating the food, they symbolically absorbed the deceased's sins, allowing the dead to be absolved and enter heaven.





Won Best Student Film at New Renaissance Film Festival
Nominated for Best Experimental Film 
Nominated for Best Emerging-Talent 




Written and Directed: Hogarth Coote

Cinematography and Set Design: Hogarth Coote 

Sound and Editing: Hogarth Coote 

Actor: Ben Shockley 

Music: Ben Bartlett

Gaelic  Translator :  Michael Bauer

Gaelic Voice: Sasha Waddell