Le Miroir
Mathilde, a mute French orphan, helps to protect Madame B, the most superstitious lady in the world, from all bad luck. When Mathilde breaks Madame B’s most prized possession, a magical mirror, she goes on a life-changing journey to fix it.
Watch below on Vimeo or Youtube (released by Omeleto).
Le Miroir
A dark fairy tale/fantasy about superstition and fateful circumstances which empower the mute heroine to find her voice.
Drama I 16.5 Minutes
Written & Directed by Leila Murton Poole Produced by Leila Murton Poole & Jara Gonzales Cinematography by Byron Luckey Original soundtrack by Guy Gross Starring Michael Caton, Rachel Giddens, Vivienne Powell and Noah Wiseman
More information at: https://www.lemiroirfilm.com/
FESTIVALS - 30+ official selections, screening at festivals all over the world including: Cinefest OZ 2020 (world premiere) Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2021 (BAFTA/Oscar Qualifying)
PRESS https://www.thecurb.com.au/le-miroir-short-film-review-an-utterly-charming-burst-of-creativity https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/award-winning-short-film-le-miroir-to-have-world-premiere-at-cinefestoz/ https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/film/2021/feb/09/boulder-city-dam-short-film-fest-goes-online/
“An utterly charming burst of creativity”
Blood Love
Mallory the half-vampire is looking for love. And Dinner.
Romance/Comedy I 5 Minutes Written & Directed by Leila Murton Poole Made as part of the 48 hours competition.
National Awards Nominee: Dame Gaylene Preston & WIFT Best Female Director, Ant Timpson's Solo/Duo Team
Regional Awards Winner: WIFT Outstanding Female Filmmaker, Best Use of Character, Best Use of Sound Effect Nominee: Best Director, Best Script, Best Performer, Best Production Design, Best VFX, Best Use of Genre
“Holy hell - this was a solo effort? Incredible.”
”I loved the gore and the feminisim. Would love to see a full length.”
”One of the top films of the region.”
”Leila seems like a filmmaker to keep an eye out for”
My Jealous Ghost
Their new home came with a view… And a ghost.
Supernatural Comedy/Drama I 5 Minutes Written & Directed by Leila Murton Poole Made as part of the 48 hours competition.
National Awards Nominee: The OPPO Award (filmed with mobile phone), Ant Timpson's Solo/Duo Team
Regional Awards Nominee: WIFT Outstanding Female Filmmaker, Best Sound Design, Best Character
“Leila is one to keep an eye on. She’s going places.”
”This wee gem highlights all you need is great scriptwriting brought out with strong performances.”
”a great example of furious 48 hour filmmaking.”
”Great Concept”
“Sunrise & Sunset sits on the edge of abstraction and surrealism yet never fully takes us there; it is this battle - between past and present, memory and reality, power and powerlessness - which I find most engaging. ”
Sunrise & Sunset
A young woman investigating the disappearance of a little girl is led into a maze of memory in a mysterious hotel.
Drama/Psychological Thriller I 12 Minutes
Directed by Leila Murton Poole Written by Nick Allen Produced by Steff Watson Cinematography by Martin Hellström Starring Sophie Parr, Martha Kate Morgan and Ben Hamilton
FESTIVALS International Moving Film Festival (Semi-Finalist)