Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vengeance feeds the dark.
Wounded and hunted, a witch escapes deep into the woods in search of refuge and a chance to regain her strength. But when a masked hunter discovers her hiding place, survival quickly turns into a vicious confrontation.
As the battle unfolds, an unexpected truth forces her to see her enemy differently—and make a choice between vengeance and mercy.
Hecate is a haunting fantasy tale about pain, compassion, and the cycle of violence, asking what happens when we discover that the person we’ve learned to hate may be a victim too.
Written and directed by Mascha Deikova
Starring Selina Pöstinger and Julia Rajsp
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From the filmmaker:
“While writing, a question arose that I wanted to explore: What would happen if a witch realizes that her hunter is also a victim? That they share similar fates? Would she finish them—or help them?”
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Vengeance feeds the dark.
Wounded and hunted, a witch escapes deep into the woods in search of refuge and a chance to regain her strength. But when a masked hunter discovers her hiding place, survival quickly turns into a vicious confrontation.
As the battle unfolds, an unexpected truth forces her to see her enemy differently—and make a choice between vengeance and mercy.
Hecate is a haunting fantasy tale about pain, compassion, and the cycle of violence, asking what happens when we discover that the person we’ve learned to hate may be a victim too.
Written and directed by Mascha Deikova
Starring Selina Pöstinger and Julia Rajsp
SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠
youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_Q
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From the filmmaker:
“While writing, a question arose that I wanted to explore: What would happen if a witch realizes that her hunter is also a victim? That they share similar fates? Would she finish them—or help them?”
⸻
A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION
#FilmShortage #FantasyShortFilm #HorrorShortFilm
FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: instagram.com/filmshortage
Twitter: twitter.com/filmshortage
Facebook: facebook.com/filmshortage
Website: filmshortage.com
Film Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
