DEAD RINGER | NARRATIVE SHORT

48 Hours Film Challenge (2024)

Synopsis

In a dystopian underworld where bloodsport is live-streamed to the highest bidders on the dark web, Dead Ringer follows ANYA, a fierce and desperate fighter locked into brutal matches by her sadistic handler, NICK. Forced to survive for the entertainment of others, Anya endures punishing fights in hopes of earning her freedom and repaying an unrelenting debt.

What begins as a test of endurance becomes a nightmarish fight for survival, as Anya battles not just for her freedom but her humanity.

Dead Ringer is a gritty, high-octane thriller that blends underground fighting with horror, exploring themes of exploitation, rebellion, and the cost of reclaiming agency in a world where lives are just another bet.

Director | Punya Chatterje

Cinematographer | Xander Veguilla

Producer | Sara Espinosa

SPECS

Camera | Red Komodo

Lenses | Sirui FF Anamorphic Kit

Aspect Ratio | 2:40:1

Language | English

Genre | Horror/Action

AWARDS/NOMINATIONS

48 Hour Film Project LA | Best Use of Character Award

48 Hour Film Project LA | Audience Choice Award

48 Hour Film Project LA | Best Make Up Nomination

48 Hour Film Project LA | Best Production Design Nomination