"The Tape" - Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest 2024

While her parents are out for the night, Emily gets a package delivered that shows she's being watched.
This film was made for the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest for 2024. We had a bout 10 days to make this from writing to editing. We decided late in the game to start.
Our team:
Writer/Director - Heath Clark
Producer - Jacob Baimbridge
Camera Operator - Bryson Heath
PAs - Bailey Kendrick, Tony Ryon
Starring - Anna Avans
Gear Used:
Camera A - FX3
Camera B - FX30
Lens: Sigma 24-70 2.8, Sigma 18-50 2.8
Various Lighting from GVM and Neewer.
Edited with Davinci Resolve
Thank you to everyone who helped with the film, and on to the next one!

[@cynthialyzenga2267]

A few seconds in and this looks great

[@FilmSpook]

Excellent Work!!! You all NAILED IT!!! I want sequel or prequel to this... NOW. Hehe. 👍🏾👍🏾 New Subscriber here. Carlos

[@HeathClark]

Really appreciate it man!! Thank you!

[@FilmSpook]

@@HeathClark You're Very Welcome, Bro! Cheers

[@ronhanks4610]

Very well done to all involved 😎

[@HeathClark]

Thanks man, had a great team behind it!

[@michaelmckenzie6247]

Aw man. Having the alcohol line be the title of a song... Wish I had thought of that! Nice work.

[@HeathClark]

🤜🏻🤛🏻 had to get creative! Thanks for watching dude!!

[@TheFireline]

Yeah that was a really great idea!

[@ValentiNa_90]

Song just for the short is great work 🎉🎉 loved the concept

[@montagmedia]

Great work, and props on the song made for it!

[@HeathClark]

Thanks dude!

[@RyderLamb-w2e]

ANNA LITERALLY DID SUCH A GOOD JOB AGHGHH

[@HeathClark]

She did fantastic!!

[@marcieavans8090]

Great job! It gave me classic horror movie chills...and the acting was on point! The little smile at the note from Dad made people feel connected. The perfect touch to a true horror movie - the connection to the audience!

[@HeathClark]

Appreciate the love man 🫡🙏🏻

[@BethanyCrane-h6d]

Good job 👍 I really like this ❤

[@HeathClark]

Thanks man!!

[@FatalFrameFilms]

Loved it!

[@HeathClark]

Thanks dude!

[@smediadigital4326]

Nice Work! Very creepy.

[@HeathClark]

@@smediadigital4326 thanks dude!

[@cementshoes1425]

Great music

[@thejakobowens]

creative use of the dialogue line!

[@HeathClark]

🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@lionelraygreen4454]

Well done, sir!

[@HeathClark]

Thanks Lionel! Hope all is well!

[@lionelraygreen4454]

@@HeathClark You're welcome! I love the classic horror movie feel of the short. There's something about a dripping faucet that always makes me nervous :)

[@HectorV-h6b]

Hardly believable combo - large TV-panel with VHS player next to it 👀

[@HeathClark]

Had to work with what we had, thanks for chiming in!

[@banashreesendhar3904]

Superb concept n awesome acting.... lots and lots of love from India ❤❤❤❤

[@HeathClark]

Appreciate it man!

[@WavylordVisuals]

yooo super nice work bro! i love the hey alexa haha clever and adding water from the faucet. good job

[@HeathClark]

Appreciate it man!! Thanks!

[@dadcelo]

Who has a VCR?

[@crimetimeproductions6340]

VCR people, usually.

[@HeathClark]

I borrowed this one from Mr Plot! 🤣

[@fidragonre]

First line triggered my Google Assist and minimized the video.

[@HeathClark]

lol I didn’t even think about it until I watched it on my tv and mine did the same thing lol

[@edaturk7529]

Okay, so first of all- why does she have a VHS player? Secondly- why would you open the door at night let alone take in a random package someone left in front of your door. Thirdly- why did you run like that into your room and start DIALLING numbers when we all know numbers are stored in our phones- and who were you calling? The film totally lost its meaning there. It’s a shame because the cinematography was brilliant and the beginning really felt like it was going to be a really good movie. Oh well. Good try anyway

[@HeathClark]

Hey, I appreciate the constructive feedback! We had a tight timeframe once we decided to join the competition and didn’t iron out all the details! Definitely use it for next time 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@edaturk7529]

@@HeathClark No worries I hope my comment wasn’t too aggressive. I’ve watched thousands of these horror shorts- I’m a massive fan of the genre-so if I can give you advice as a viewer- everything is in the detail. We look out for that stuff. And it’s good to have some structure as in beginning- middle -end. This felt a bit all over the place. Also I didn’t quite understand what the water theme was about? You know the quality of the filming was absolutely on point. It just lacked substance and didn’t make sense and didn’t going anywhere- as in what happened to her and why and who did it etc etc. You got skills and knowledge just add the rest of the ingredients and you got a great horror movie! I look forward to seeing your next one!

[@max-greg]

Why is it that in horror movies, they always show a random teenage girl living alone in a big house with 10 rooms and a creepy basement, located in a remote neighborhood with no neighbors? And why does she stupidly open the door in the middle of the night and take whatever is placed in front of it?

[@HeathClark]

@max-greg oh man, this thing is FULL of plot holes and “things that don’t make sense”! We are just a couple friends shooting and film to have some fun! I will say, we have some exciting things in the works for a future short film that has went through rigorous pre production to ensure we have a cohesive story. Appreciate your insight man, hope you stick around for the next one! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TheFireline]

Can someone tell me whats the name of the song at the end?

[@HeathClark]

Helvv Kryd by Ian Post

[@TheFireline]

@HeathClark Thank you man!

[@oksoimbeingwatched]

This gives supernatural vibes. I love this! 🤎

[@HeathClark]

Thanks man!

[@angelamitchell6657]

Pretty good until the girl ran to her room instead of out of the house. Other than that, great job! ❤

[@HeathClark]

Appreciate it man! Yeah, a few plot holes but we were working with a tight timeline. Thanks!