Sophie Sherman

This dark comedy horror short is a twisted parody of 1950s how-to videos, with a cheerful yet sinister charm.

Enclosed by a railway, a highway and WIELS contemporary art centre, lies a no-place – initially a construction site flooded by groundwater, later halted by the 2008 financial crisis, which paralysed the project. At the intersection of geological and financial forces, the marsh named after Wiels came into existence. This biotope is a green oasis in the middle of nowhere — merging the surreal with the natural, it has become a refuge for insects, birds and people alike.

Leisel is a college photography student preparing for her final gallery. However, her world quickly changes when her diva-minded friend Finley steals her concept and presents it as her own. Her friends Rosalie and Beau turn a blind eye, leaving Leisel defenseless to Finley's actions. Desperate to regain her project and place in her friend group, Leisel confronts Finley about her behavior. Finley won't hear it, and the girls become locked in a bloody battle for dominance.