Jordan Belliveau: Leads A bold Student Horror Film Submitted To Tiff
A student-made supernatural thriller that unearths ancient horrors, lost sanity, and the dark truth behind a rural curse.
The Premise: A Routine Assignment Turns into a Nightmare
Acrefall is a chilling descent into the unknown—blending investigative thriller with supernatural horror. The film follows Barry, a jaded journalist working for a fringe cryptozoology blog, who is reluctantly sent to investigate a series of disturbing animal disappearances in a remote rural region. What starts as a throwaway story quickly escalates into a horrifying journey into the heart of local myth and unspeakable dread.
The Ghost of Aunt Cole: Evil That Never Left
As Barry dives deeper into his investigation, he uncovers the haunting legacy of Aunt Cole—an infamous local spirit known only as The Ghost. With each eerie encounter and cryptic warning, Barry’s skepticism begins to unravel. Faced with strange symbols, frightened townsfolk, and a growing sense of dread, he finds himself battling forces that challenge both his grip on reality and his own buried fears.
Characters and Atmosphere: A Cast of Fear and Folklore
From his eccentric boss Lloyd to the unsettling rural locals, Barry is surrounded by a cast of vivid, unpredictable characters who each hold a piece of the puzzle. The film skillfully builds a tense, eerie atmosphere where every creak of wood and whisper of wind feels like a warning. The line between myth and madness blurs—and escape may no longer be an option.
The Minds Behind the Madness: Passion Meets Precision
Acrefall is the brainchild of Jordan Belliveau (@jordan.belliveau), who not only delivers a gripping lead performance as Barry but also wrote the screenplay and served as executive producer. Directed by Leonardo Belletti and produced by Belinda Bijan in collaboration with Dream2Screen Studios and Crash Dummy Studios, the film’s chilling tone is amplified by the atmospheric cinematography of Ansh Jain. Executive producers Jordan Belliveau and Josh Kemp guided the vision from initial concept to final cut.
Production Under Pressure: Five Days of Fear
Filmed entirely on location over just five days, Acrefall is a testament to what student filmmakers can achieve with grit, vision, and relentless creativity. Despite a tight schedule and limited resources, the team crafted a high-impact, visually arresting experience that lingers well after the credits roll.
A Festival Debut: A New Voice in Indie HorrorAcrefall was officially submitted to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)—marking a thrilling step forward for its cast and crew. With its blend of psychological unease, folklore-based horror, and striking visuals, the film introduces Jordan Belliveau (@jordan.belliveau) as a rising creative force to watch in the world of genre cinema.
