The Nayside
"Some shadows wont melt."
Synopsis
Captured in stark black-and-white, The Nayside follows a lone figure, Maxwell, as he drifts through a frozen, nocturnal landscape toward the looming shadow of Couper Hall.
Haunted by an unseen presence and a growing sense of dread, Maxwell’s descent into the cold dark of the building becomes a surreal exploration of isolation and the weight of an internal struggle.
Visuals
Still: The Snow Arch
Still: The Cigarette
Still: The Window
Inspiration
A short film exploring themes of alcoholism and solitude through a noir lens. Inspired by the story of Charles Dickens’ The Signal-Man.
Cast & Crew
Written & Directed By
Javier Garcia
Starring
Maxwell
Location
Hamilton College, Clinton NY