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Mother Maker Lover Taker

2024 - Folk Horror, Queer

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A young woman brings her girlfriend back from the dead, using witchcraft. When her lover is reborn in the forest at night, she is followed by darkness. When multiple versions of her lover turn up at the door, they slowly turn against one another, with devastating unforeseen consequences.

Cast

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  • The Maker - Bridie Shine

  • The Lover - Emma-Kate Barry

  • The Driver - Samuel Nicholls

  • The Police Officer - Peter Broughton

  • The Nurse - Georgie Lynch

  • The Maker's Mother - Elizabeth Griffin

  • The Lover's Mother - Eljai Morris

Crew

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  • ​Director, Producer & Writer - Will Pinhey

  • Director, Producer & Editor - India Howland

  • Co-Producer & Director of Photography - Harvey John

  • Sound Designer & Composer - Luke Isom

  • Original Music - Birdy

  • Sound Recordist Ben - Philipp

  • VFX Artist - Sam Unwin

  • Additional Cinematographer - Alex Stenhouse

  • Script Supervisor & Production Assistant - Samuel Nicholls

  • Hair and Makeup Artist & Production Assistant - Jessie Smith

  • Original Single - Hanna Gardner

Awards & Nominations

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  • WINNER - Festival Director's Choice - Unrestricted View Film Festival 2024 *BIFA-qualifying

  • NOMINEE - Best UK Feature Film - Unrestricted View Film Festival 2024 *BIFA-qualifying

  • NOMINEE - Best Director (Feature Film): Will Pinhey & India Howland - Unrestricted View Film Festival 2024 *BIFA-qualifying

  • NOMINEE - Best Actress (Feature Film): Emma-Kate Barry - Unrestricted View Film Festival 2024 *BIFA-qualifying

 

Festivals & Official Screenings

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  • OFFICIAL QUALIFICATION - British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) 2025

  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - Unrestricted View Film Festival 2024 *BIFA-qualifying

  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - Brighton Rocks International Film Festival 2024 *BIFA-qualifying

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Reviews

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  • "Fantastic performances... Shine is terrific... Barry deserves a lot of praise" - UK Film Review

Press

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Companies & Representation

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  • Production Company, UK - Mannequin Mouth

  • Production Company, UK - The Developing Room

  • Sales Agency, Worldwide - Devilworks

Trailers

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