Stained Short Film
After a decade of living in the same house, the fun and loving McAllister family move to a new street where they’re completely ignored by all of their neighbours, leading them to uncover an eerie reality and find a resolution to a mysterious haunting.
Starring: Claire Qute, Cherene Francis, Lamont James Brown, Tonjha Richardson
Written & Directed by Claire Qute
STAINED Short Film premiered at the Toronto Shorts International Film Festival in December 2023.
“STAINED [Short Film] is Claire Qute's directorial debut and a psychological thriller about nostalgia. Having moved from house to house as a child, through STAINED, Claire reveals an eerie reality about moving and the memories that are left behind.” - Cherene Francis
WE ARE NOW IN PRE-PRODUCTION OF ‘STAINED’ THE FEATURE FILM!
When teenage Charlotte (Claire Qute) and her family move in with her unstable grandmother, she discovers the shocking truth behind a disturbing presence haunting the home, leading her to an eerie reality.
Starring: Claire Qute, Cherene Francis
Written & Directed by Claire Qute
We all know that eerie feeling of leaving a home before we’re ready to—like a piece of you lingers behind. But what if that piece of yourself could return and confront you? What if your past is something you'd rather avoid? ‘Stained’ explores memories and generational trauma through a haunting paranormal lens.
‘Stained’ the feature film, will begin filming in Fall 2026.
