SLASHER
2026 | Narrative Short Film | Drama | 1.66:3 Aspect Ratio | 5 mins
Patchwork Cinema presents a National Film and Television School production
Driven by desperation and under the thumb of a ruthless authority figure, an underdog goes to absurd lengths to earn the approval of a community of posturing tough guys and participate in the ultimate high-stakes test.
With Slasher, I wanted to lean into the inherent ridiculousness of hypermasculinity. I wanted to take a look at the many facets of manhood expectations, from the individual, to sons and their father figures, to the wider male community at large. Analysing that beneath the posturing, the intimidation, and the performative toughness lies something deeply fragile.
CAST
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Russell | Flynn Murphy-Baistow
Walker | Russell Barnett
Stallion | Oscar Fowler
Mr. Business | Ray Wilks
The Ref | Oliver Quinn
CROWD
Ian Ruddick
Jon Dudagoitia
Jonathan Ley
Matt Kirby
Max Fawcett
Patrick Burton
Qingyi Cai
Rami Hadi
Sam Dewick
Sarkhan Jafarli
CREW
Writer-Director | Charles Strider
Producer | Zsofia Bujaki
Casting Director | Holly Franklin
Cinematographer | Israel Wilson
Focus Puller | Ash Leontyne
Focus Puller | James Kennedy
Clapper Loader | Jannis Newiadomsky
Gaffer | Olly Blower
Best Boy | Min Han
Key Grip | Reicela Zaevalova
1st Assistant Director | Simão Godinho
2nd Assistant Director | Finn Lanchester
3rd Assistant Director | Max Fawcett
Base Runner | Sarkhan Jafarli
Floor Runner | Matt Kirby
Producer Assistant | Jeremy Oh
Production Designer | Rob Brown
Art Director | Kristina Timofeeva
Standby Art Director | Aragorn Horner
Special Photography | Rafa Duvalle
Graphic Designer | Bethany Easton
Graphic Designer | Emily Fox
Graphic Designer | Munk
Costume Embroiderer | Violet Goens
Hair & Makeup Designer | R P W
Hair & Makeup Assistant | Tessie Evans
Sound Recordist | Jacob Lewis
Editor | Jonathan Ley
Sound Designer | Riley Jordan
Composer | Anastasija Romanova
Colourist | Seun Oke
Production Catering | Blue Apple Catering Team
Supported by | NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL
Shot In | BEACONSFIELD, England
