Godforsaken
Godforsaken – 2021
Feature – Horror – Found Footage
RUNTIME
1.16.36
Synopsis
An indie filmmaker visits his hometown to attend a childhood friend’s funeral. She seemingly rises from the dead during her wake with mysterious abilities. He and a group of friends start investigating. They record the town’s experience while trying to get to the truth. Some claim she is God; some claim she is pure evil. They soon learn that not all miracles are holy.
Key Creatives
Writer & Director – Ali Akbar Akbar Kamal
Producer – Mariah MacDonald & Chad Tailor
Editor – Ali Akbar Akbar Kamal
Sound Design – Serenity Sound
Key Cast
Chad Tailor
Melie B. Rondeau
Chris Kelly
Nicole Fairbarn
Domenic Derose
Kate Fleming
Joann Bundock
Pat Raftis
Dan Bieman
Festival & awards
Horrors For You UK Film Festival – Best Ensemble Cast
Molins Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
Cult Movies International Film Festival – Official Selection
Cult Movies International Film Festival – Best Horror Feature
Cult Movies International Film Festival – Best Male Director
Cult Movies International Film Festival – Best Low Budget Feature
Digital Distribution
Press
New York Times
TFS Alumni Celebrate Wild Success of Horror Film ‘Godforsaken’
Wellington Advertiser
Voice from the Mausoleum ‘Found Footage Friday’ Interview with Chad Tailor






