Headcase
| Headcase | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Spencer Zimmerman |
| Written by | Pat Moonie Spencer Zimmerman |
| Produced by | Siobhan Connors Jessica To Spencer Zimmerman |
| Starring | Siobhan Connors Pat Moonie Gigi Saul Guerrero |
| Cinematography | Gareth Jones |
| Edited by | Anthony Luneberg |
| Music by | Ethan Lawrence |
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Running time | 16 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Headcase is a Canadian short satirical comedy horror film, directed by Spencer Zimmerman and released in 2025. The film stars Siobhan Connors as Karen, an online influencer who kills Brad (Pat Moonie) with her car while filming content, and decides to take advantage of his severed head in a bid to go viral and secure her fame.[1]
The film premiered at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 26, 2025, as the opener to Kurtis David Harder's feature film Influencers.[2] It was created as part of the 2025 Crazy8s film competition, which challenges six filmmakers to produce a short film over eight days.[3]
A feature expansion of the film is in development.[4]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2026 | Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama | Siobhan Connors | Pending | [5] |
| Directors Guild of Canada | 2025 | Best Short Film | Spencer Zimmerman | Nominated | [6] |
| Leo Awards | 2026 | Best Musical Score in a Short Drama | Ethan Lawrence | Nominated | [7] |
| Leo Awards | 2026 | Best Picture Editing in a Short Drama | Anthony Luneburg | Nominated | [8] |
| Leo Awards | 2026 | Best Performance Short Drama | Pat Moonie | Nominated | [9] |
| Abbotsford Film Festival | 2025 | Best of BC | Won | [10] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Stephen Saito, "Fantasia Fest 2025 Interview: Spencer Zimmerman on Grabbing Attention with 'Headcase'". The Movable Fest, July 27, 2025.
- ↑ Jamie Casemore, "Kevin Healey, Viral Nation board Headcase feature adaptation". Playback, July 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Kevin Healey, Viral Nation board Headcase feature adaptation".
- ↑ Jennie Punter, "‘Die Hart’ EP Kevin Healey, Viral Nation’s Paul Telner Board Feature Adaptation of Fantasia Short ‘Headcase’". Variety, July 25, 2025.
- ↑ "The 14th Canadian Screen Awards Nominations (2026)". The Canadian Film Reviewer, March 26, 2026.
- ↑ Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils film, doc nominees; Discovery Award short list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 22, 2025.
- ↑ https://www.leoawards.com/2026/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_program_2026.php#Headcase
- ↑ https://www.leoawards.com/2026/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_program_2026.php#Headcase
- ↑ https://www.leoawards.com/2026/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_program_2026.php#Headcase
- ↑ Brandon Tucker (April 1, 2026). "Creatives leave Abbotsford festival as award-winning filmmakers". The Abbotsford News.
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