Mallory’s Ghost
Competition Feature: Narrative
Thursday, September 17th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mallory joins her playwright boyfriend Sam on a romantic retreat to coastal Maine, only to discover he once brought his captivating ex-lover and muse, Louise, to the same house. Consumed by jealousy, Mallory becomes convinced Louise’s ghost is haunting her. As strange occurrences mount, she’s pulled into a surreal confrontation with the woman she can’t stop comparing herself to.
Directed by: Arabella Oz
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Run time: 87 minutes
Awards: SXSW Official Selection 2025
Connect: @mallorysghost
Meet the Filmmaker
Arabella Oz wrote "Mallory’s Ghost" while working as a mental health counselor in Manhattan, after a circular road from film school to therapy and back again. Her work explores psychological patterns (the ones that don’t seem to quit) while honoring that life is also strange, funny, and beautiful. Her favorite pastime is laughing with her husband and collaborator, Nick Canellakis.
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