Paranoia

Production Country: UK
Running Time: 15mins
Year: 2024

After a promising first date, a young woman disregards her usual paranoia and lets a charming stranger sleep on her couch.

FILM CREW:
Director: Alina Bichieva
Producer: Maria Shevtsova, Marcus Hundsnes
Writer: Alina Bichieva
DOP: Toby Lloyd
Editor: Marie Langin
Sound Design: Itzel Gonzalez
Composer: Matteo Tronchin, Marie White, Emily Cox
Production Design: Millie Suu-Kyi Holland
Costume Design: Amada Piedra
Hair & Makeup: Giulia Tedone
VFX: Raiyan Chinoy
Casting: Claudia Blunt CSA

Cast: Ella-Rae Smith, Ziggy Heath


FESTIVALS:
HollyShorts London November 2025
Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival October 2025
North East International Film Festival October 2025
San Jose International Short Film Festival October 2025
Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) October 2025
Spirit of Independence Film Festival September 2025
Women X Festival September 2025
Indy Shorts Film Festival July 2025
Sunrise Film Festival | Lowestoft May 2025