Short Film

Director | Writer

Year
2023

EYES ON THE NIGHTSTAND is a daring surrealist drama that explores the deeply personal journey of a young woman coping with the trauma of sexual assault. Through a haunting blend of raw emotion and surreal imagery, the film delivers a thought-provoking and deeply moving cinematic experience.

An official selection at the London Lift-Off Film Festival 2023, EOTN tackles this challenging subject with sensitivity, creativity, and an unflinching commitment to authentic storytelling.

In this film, we look into the experience of a young woman, Hunter - a dynamic, intelligent, and nuanced character who has success in life but must find a way to confront what has happened to her.

Using complex visuals, impactful dialogue, and surrealist mechanisms we can demonstrate the myriad of ways that a survivor processes what has happened to them.

Directd by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HANNAH GORDON

Produced by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN SAAD

Written by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HANNAH GORDON & ELENA RIGHI

Cinematography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABBAS KHALEESI

Starring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APRIL HOPE MILLER