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Laid Bare

An award-winning short film by Morgen Ludwig starring Steven Drenth, Zilia Balkansky-Selles, Dan Heise, Isabella Bonanno, and Brigitte Brase.

A struggling painter finds glimpses of success when he begins mutilating himself for his work.

Winner — Best of Fest, Midwest Fear Fest Midwest Fear Fest — Laid Bare Days of the Dead Film Festival — Laid Bare Official Selection, PIFF 2025

Genre Drama · Body Horror

Runtime 25:19

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Credits

Written & Directed By Morgen Ludwig
Produced By Michael Cole, Joseph Ermey, George Lane IV, & Audery Lane
Associate Producers Owen Bagwell, Jay Brown, & Owen Klee

Starring Steven Drenth, Zilia Balkansky-Selles, Dan Heise, Isabella Bonanno, & Brigitte Brase

1st Assistant Directors Joseph Ermey & Ava Collins

Director of Photography Erik Hunter
Gaffer Carter Hoffman
1st ACs Zach Martinez & Olivia Kinoshita
Stedicam Operator Katie Rebekka
Grips Jameson Conlon, Joshua Vanover, & Carter Burkhart

Production Designer Sophia Haboush
SFX Make-Up Brittany Reyes
Art PAs Shane Hickman & Jackson Maracle
Sound Recordist Graham Hastings
Set Photographer Rory Smith

Edited By Morgen Ludwig
Post Production Supervisor Connor Rose
Sound Designer Claire Miller
ADR Supervisor Bri Cobbey
Colorist Sam Wichhart

Composer Eli Denson
Pianist Dina Kasman
Recording Engineer Jacob Bauman
Assistant Score Recordist Jack Jones

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