Howl (2025 film)

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Howl
Howl 2025 film poster.jpg
Festival release poster
Directed byDomini Marshall
Written byDomini Marshall
Produced by
  • Josie Baynes
Starring
  • Ingrid Torelli
  • Kristina Bogic
  • Safe Shahab
  • Liam Mollica
CinematographyMatthew Chuang ACS
Edited byGeri Docherty
Music byPatrick Grigg
Production
company
  • Wildebeest Films
Release date
Running time
15 minutes
Country
  • Australia
LanguageEnglish

Howl is a 2025 Australian short drama film written and directed by Domini Marshall. The film follows Daisy and Lila, who are best friends. At a suburban house party, shifting desires and tough choices force them to reconsider their place in the world and what they mean to each other. [1] [2]

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The film was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 18 February 2025. [3] It is also selected for 39th Teddy Award, and will compete for Best Short Film. [4]

Synopsis

The film is a quiet, honest story about friendship, identity, and the moments that define relationships. Best friends Daisy and Lila are inseparable until tensions arise. Daisy has started her period while Lila feels left behind. At a party, Lila abandons Daisy for a boy, leaving Daisy to meet the confident Drew, who offers an enticing escape. When Drew kisses her, Daisy ignores Lila’s call for help. Later, she questions her choice.

Cast

Release

Howl had its world premiere on 18 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation 14plus. [5] [6] [7]

Accolades

AwardDateCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Grand Prize for Best FilmHowlNominated [8] [9]
Teddy Award for Best Short FilmsNominated [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Howl". Berlinale. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Howl" (PDF). Berlinale. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Abbatescianni, Davide (28 January 2025). "This year's Berlinale Generation titles "wrest meaning from the world"". Cineuropa . Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "39th Teddy Award: Howl". Teddy Award. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  5. ↑ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily . Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  6. ↑ Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "14plus Short Films 2". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline . Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "Generation 2025 – Wresting Meaning from the World". Berlinale. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "39th Teddy Award: Filmtitles". Teddy Award. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
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