Du behöver inte vara rädd is a short film written and directed by Mats Udd. It's about a tormented photographer makes a comeback with freshly taken photos at the very location where his son once disappeared. During the exhibition, visitors suddenly realize that there's someone lurking in the background of several photos.
Info
- Length15 minutes
- Year2024
- GenreHorror
- PlatformSVT
"I wanted this to be a ghost story about mental health, control, and something terrifying that has happened. Similar to Jennifer Kent's 'Babadook,' I am also intrigued by the idea that the monster/ghost symbolizes something other than just a monster".
Production crew
- Director
- ProducerMartin Grimlund
- DPViktor Skogqvist
Post production
- Post houseSlutet Takeout
- EditorAnton Skott
- OnlineKlara Mårtensson
- ColoristJonatan Qvist
- SoundChristian Baringe
- ProducerAlexandros Bakos
Mats Udd was raised on splatter and gore VHS tapes and punk 7'' records before starting his career in children's television. Later, he transitioned to the music industry. Nowadays, he is well-known for his over 120 music videos for artists such as First Aid Kit, Roxette, and Susanne Sundfør. With his work in commercials, he has won awards in competitions such as Eurobest, Clio Awards, The One Show, and Guldägget. 'Don't be afraid' is his first short film.
Mats Udd, David Dencik & Ingela Olsson