LOGLINE
After a chance meeting at a grief support group, Maya receives an unexpected invitation that promises comfort and connection – but slowly discovers that the empty guest list and eerie noises uncover a sinister trap.
Alone
Some invitations should never be accepted.
“Some invitations should never be accepted”
Alone is a 10 minute thriller
SYNOPSIS
New in town, Maya, a young widow seeking solace and connection, has a chance meeting with a charismatic man who invites her to a dinner party. The evening starts off promisingly, with the two seemingly forming a connection. She slowly discovers that no one else is coming and that they are alone. Or are they? As the house creeks and echoes with eerie noises, she realises that she has walked right into a sinister trap.
Key Creatives and Heads of Department
Nisha Selvaraj
Co-director / Cast (Maya) / Writer
Nisha Selvaraj is a director and actor, whose acting credits include Walking Shadows Vol.3 and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Nisha’s cultural fluency and artistic discipline shape her approach to directing with nuance and sensitivity with the aim of furthering South East Asian representation in Australian arts and media.
Lyndon Cantwell
Co-director / Cast (Matt) / Editor
An actor director heralding from Queensland Australia, and now creating in Melbourne, Lyndon Cantwell has built a diverse screen and stage career, appearing in Superwog, The Blythe Star, and the award-winning Walking Shadows. His directorial vision is influenced by a lifelong love of film, music, and storytelling.
ADAM MARSH
Director of
Photography
Utkarsh Anand
Composer, Sound Recordist & Editor
Daniel Tan
Chief Lighting Technician
A huge thank you goes out to the incredible cast and crew who poured their time, talent, and heart into bringing Alone to life. Every late night, every detail, and every ounce of energy they gave is what made this film possible. Their collaboration and hard work are deeply appreciated, and the project could not have been done without them.
CAST
Maya - Nisha Selvaraj
Matt - Lyndon Cantwell
Counsellor Karen - Janine McGrath
Voice of Jamie - Cam Allen
CREW
Director of Photography - Adam Marsh
Assistant Director - Christine Pearsall
First Assistant Camera Block A - Leigh Schilling
First Assistant Camera Block B - Joshua Fahmi
Chief Lighting Technician - Daniel Tan
Best Boy Electric Block A - Yue Pan
Best Boy Electric Block B - Eli Chadwick
Composer / Sound Designer / Location Sound - Utkarsh Anand
Production Assistants - Brielle Reidy, Sacha BrownBehind the Scenes Photographer - Divya Venkat
Colourist - David Bitterlich
Counselling Attendees
Aman Bedi
Ana Khan
Brielle Reidy
Cameron Allen
Hannah Dickers
Kathleen Feeney
Meena Kumari
Thomas Fitzgerald
Special
Thanks
Adam Marsh
VA Digital Hire
Scott Major
My City Hideaway
Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House
