Sin Eater (2024)
Award winning short film spoken in Gaelic.
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.
Directer, Camera, Sound,
VFX,
Edit, Hogarth Coote
Actor Ben Shockley
Music Ben Bartlett
Gaelic Translator Michael Bauer
Gaelic Voice Sasha Waddell
Actor Ben Shockley
Music Ben Bartlett
Gaelic Translator Michael Bauer
Gaelic Voice Sasha Waddell
Winner Best Student Film – New Renaissance Film Festival, 2024
Nominated – Best Experimental Film & Best Emerging Talent, NRFF 2024
Best Student Film Nominee – Cornwall Film Festival, 2024
Nominated – Best Experimental Film & Best Emerging Talent, NRFF 2024
Best Student Film Nominee – Cornwall Film Festival, 2024