Claire and her husband's family celebrate his mother's birthday, but when Claire reveals surprising news, she must contemplate a life-changing decision that puts herself and the entire family at risk.
Bläckfisk is a psychological thriller written, and directed by Sarah Hanner. Filmed on a remote Swedish archipelago and featured Swedish actors Rafael Edholm, Magnus Af Sandberg, and Susanne Barklund. Bläckfisk has won 24 awards, including Best Short Film, Best Director (Sarah Hanner), Best Actress (Sarah Hanner), Best Producer, Outstanding Achievement for Best Thriller Short, Best Indie Short, Best Short Script, Best Female Director, and Best Cinematography and Best Score.
Current Selections
CATALINA FILM FESTIVAL
SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL
IDYLLWILD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CINEMA
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
VASHON ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
INDIE X FILM FESTIVAL
INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS
INDIE SHORT FESTIVAL
SHOCKFEST
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS FESTIVAL
CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL
AWARDS WON
SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL 2024
BEST DIRECTOR (SARAH HANNER)
CATALINA FILM FESTIVAL
BEST ACTRESS IN A SHORT FILM SARAH HANNER
VASHON ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
AUDIENCE AWARD
IDYLLWILD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CINEMA
BEST ACTRESS: SARAH HANNER
BEST DIRECTOR FEATURETTE (VANGUARD)
BEST FEATURETTE (VANGUARD)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS:
BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR
BEST THRILLER SHORT
INDIE SHORT FEST:
BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR
BEST THRILLER SHORT
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
INDIE X FILM FEST:
BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR
BEST THRILLER SHORT
SPECIAL JURY AWARD: BEST SHORT FILM
BEST SHORT SCRIPT
BEST ACTRESS (SARAH HANNER)
BEST INDIE SHORT
BEST PRODUCER (SARAH HANNER, RICHARD ULFVENGREN)
CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL: BEST SHORT FILM
INDIE X FILM FEST ANNUAL AWARDS:
BEST NOIR SHORT FILM (BEST OF FESTIVAL)
Nominations
SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL 2024
BEST DIRECTOR, BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST US SHORT FILM
CATALINA FILM FESTIVAL: BEST ACTRESS (SARAH HANNER) BEST DIRECTOR (SARAH HANNER)
INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS: BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR, BEST THRILLER SHORT, BEST ACTRESS (SARAH HANNER), BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
INDIE SHORT FEST: BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR, BEST THRILLER SHORT, BEST ACTRESS (SARAH HANNER), BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
INDIE X FILM FEST: BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR, BEST THRILLER SHORT, SPECIAL JURY AWARD: BEST SHORT FILM, BEST SHORT SCRIPT, BEST ACTRESS (SARAH HANNER) BEST INDIE SHORT, BEST PRODUCER (SARAH HANNER, RICHARD ULFVENGREN) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY.
CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL: BEST SHORT FILM
IDYLLWILD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CINEMA: BEST FEATURETTE, BEST DIRECTOR FEATURETTE, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST ACTRESS (SARAH HANNER) BEST SCREENPLAY (SARAH HANNER) BEST ACTOR (RAFAEL EDHOLM)