28/08/2025
The latest film from, Other Vision Studios in partnership with Empowering Women Productions will have its world premiere on October 4th at 9PM as part of The First Cut Horror Film Festival in Wilmington, NC. The director will be in attendance for a Q&A. Tickets go on sale on September 4th.
About the Film
Rosie's relationship with Piper is costing her friends and having deadly consequences, but maybe that's exactly what she wants.
After a chance meeting as strangers in a coffee shop, Rosie and Piper form a toxic bond that drives away Rosie’s closest friends. Rosie may be having second thoughts about the relationship, but when Piper shows up inside her house uninvited, things take a turn for the deadly in this mind bending thriller that leaves you questioning “Who am I talking to?”
From Collins Abbott White, director:
“The Other Within was filmed as part of the 2nd Act Film Project, and because of the deadline we faced, we ended up having to shoot the weekend after Hurricane Helene blew through our area. With uncertainty surrounding the production we decided to green light it even though some of our locations didn't have power restored and some of our crew didn't know if they'd even be able to make it to set.
“To say we were operating on a skeleton crew in tumultuous situations would be an understatement, but when you have talented and dedicated people that show up and bring their A-game the result speaks for itself.”
From Alex Steele, writer/producer:
“I’ve always been fascinated by psychological thrillers—the kind of stories that draw you in, twist your expectations, and leave you questioning what’s real. The Other Within grew out of that love, but also from my background as a psychiatric nurse.
“For five years, I worked closely with patients facing complex mental health diagnoses, and I was especially intrigued by Dissociative Identity Disorder. It is one of the most misunderstood, challenging, and layered conditions to both treat and live with.
“In this film, I wanted to explore that complexity while crafting a story that unsettles and surprises. At first, the audience believes they’re watching a young woman trying to escape her dangerous friend, Piper. But the truth is far more chilling—Piper is a fractured part of her own mind, and she herself has committed a murder she cannot face.
“My goal was to create a thriller that entertains with its twist, but also reflects on the fragile nature of identity and the haunting realities of mental illness.”
About the Festival
The First Cut Horror Film Festival is an annual event in Wilmington, NC showcasing films in the horror, macabre and obscure genres. The goal of the festival is to bring together talented independent filmmakers and film lovers, capturing Wilmington’s love of horror right in time for the Halloween season. It is run by Marc Bellinger and Christine Golden, Owners of First Cut Productions. Learn more at www.firstcutproductionsllc.com.
Event Details
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM
Where: Jengo’s Playhouse, Wilmington, NC
Tickets Available: September 4th, 2025
Tickets Website: www.firstcutproductionsllc.com
Trailer: https://youtu.be/3xgTLeDejLA
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