Breathwork

Short Film

2026

Synopsis:

During a breathwork session, a reluctant skeptic opens herself to “new energies” and lets in something far darker.

Festivals and Screenings

2026 • world premiere
49. GÖTEBORG FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection
1. HOFF HAAPSALU FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection
VITA DUKEN JÖNKÖPING
2026 • official selection
3. HORROR EN BANFIELD
2026 • official selection
8. HORRIGINS FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection
9. FILMFEST SUNDSVALL
2026 • official selection
15. FIPILI HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection • oscar qualifying
59. SITGES INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL CATALONIA
2026 • official selection
20. LUSCA FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection
9. VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW
2026 • official selection
42. IMAGINE FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM
2026 • official selection
54. CURTAS FESTIVAL DO IMAXINARIO
2026 • official selection
36. FANCINE FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL MALAGA
2026 • official selection
12. SPLAT! FILM FEST
2026 • official selection
12. NORDIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection
10. MANIATIC VALENCIA FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
2026 • official selection • canadian screen qualifying
9. VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW
2026 • official selection
37. SAN SEBASTIAN HORROR AND FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL

Technical info:

Title: Breathwork
Genre: Horror/Thriller, Short
Format: 2K, Digital, Color, Stereo
Language: Swedish
Length: 13:01 min
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Production company: Northern Shadows AB
Distribution: Harvest Film AB
Production Year: 2026

Trailer

The Crew

Starring: Hanna Ardéhn, Madeleine Ferraud, Victor Iván, Astrid Kakuli, Einar-Hugo Strömberg, Esther Andersson, Katja Ferm

Directed by: Erik Westerström
Producer: Konrad Patocs
Screenwriter: Theo Wanderydz
DoP: Robin Trolin
Editor: Joakim Andersson
Sound Design: Olle Södergran
Music: Jonathan Lytz

Production Design: Rasmus Alexander
1AD: Martin Hedlund
1AC: Jesper Lundqvist
2AC: Ella Engström
Gaffer: Olle Molander
Colorist: Martin Steinberg