We are delighted to announce that ‘VAGABOND’, directed by Philippe Woodtli, has been nominated for five awards at the 11th edition of the HorrorHaus Film Festival, which will take place on 24 and 25 October:
- Best Short Film
- Best Director: Philippe Woodtli
- Best Supporting Actor: Carlos Leal
- Best Cinematography: Nino Michel
- Best Sound Design
HorrorHaus is a three-day film festival held in the Los Angeles area, dedicated to showcasing the creative works of independent horror filmmakers from around the world.
VAGABOND is an extraordinary thriller directed by the brilliant Swiss director Philippe Woodtli.
Harold Torres, Carlos Leal, Vincent Flückiger, Sandra Zellweger, Elias Gallegos, Stefen Jung, Ingo Ospelt, Ariane Pochon and Lee Staples are the stars of VAGABOND.
Nino Michel, one of the nominees, does a magnificent job as director of photography.
Philippe Woodtli about VAGABOND:
What I wanted to tell with this story comes from my fascination with gambling schemes, cons, and the art of misdirection. I’ve always been drawn to the idea that someone can spend years mastering a skill, not to win fairly, but to outsmart the system and take money from a mark with precision. That world has always captivated me, and it’s the kind of story I love watching. With Vagabond, I wanted to show how I would approach a con like this. Not just how to pull it off, but why the con itself is often the easy part. It’s the getaway that really decides everything.
I’m drawn to the gangster world because in that space, only one thing truly matters: trust. Who is really on your side, and who isn’t. The same is true for a card mechanic’s team at the poker table. You need total preparation. You need to know every angle. And most importantly, you need the right partner. If you don’t, things go bad fast.
That’s what I wanted to explore. The precision, the pressure, and the betrayal behind the illusion.
Stay tuned, as we’ll be announcing further successes for this masterpiece of horror and suspense cinema very soon.
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