FROM OUT OF THE STORM
Director: Mol Smith
FILM SYNOPSIS
Directed, written, and produced by Mol Smith through Onview Films, From Out of the Storm (2019) is a low-budget psychological indie short film that explores theme of unexpected sanctuary, vulnerability, and dark suspense. The story follows a distressed traveler seeking refuge from a harsh, relentless storm inside an isolated haven, only to discover that stepping inside forces a confrontation with unsettling secrets and tense interpersonal dynamics. Grounded in Smith's signature micro-budget aesthetic, the short uses atmosphere, claustrophobic framing, and quiet tension to craft a grim narrative about escaping external chaos only to encounter a deeper internal threat.
DIRECTOR’S VISION
Mol Smith is a British author, independent filmmaker, and founder of Onview Films, whose artistic vision centers on exploring the dark, supernatural, and enigmatic sides of human nature through genre-bending storytelling. Driven by a commitment to grassroots, atmospheric filmmaking, his vision frequently fuses elements of fantasy, horror, gothic romance, and psychological suspense—often reinterpreting classic folklore, dark magic, and morality tales with a distinct indie sensibility. His notable accomplishments include writing, directing, and producing a prolific slate of indie feature films and shorts (such as Beauty with a Dark Heart, Blood Chess, Abduction, and Superstition), authoring several fiction novels and cartoon collections, and establishing platforms designed to make art and literature accessible to diverse audiences.