2026 Official Selection: Horror – Short
In order to save her young teammate from the bloody expectations of their coach, baton twirler Emma must confront her own insecurities in the middle of an important competition.
- Director(s): Kate Ohlweiler
- Writer(s): Kate Ohlweiler
- Producer(s): Kate Ohlweiler, Daniel Mohseni, Melissa Romberg
- Key Cast: McKensie Rummel, Pili Schonert, Julie Chapin
- Editor(s): Kate Ohlweiler
- Cinematographer(s): Kimberly Edelson
- Production Designer(s): N/A
- Sound Designer(s): Julian Nowik
- Composer(s): Julian Nowik
Language: English
Runtime: 11m
Country: United States
Synopsis: An experienced baton twirler, Emma, cuts off pieces of her body that she deems to be unsuitable for competition, enabled by her coach, Ethel. However, when Emma accompanies a younger twirler, Wesley, to her first competition, she has to confront her bloody practice, it’s results, and how it begins to affect young and impressionable Wesley.
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