Director – Morgana McKenzie
Cinematographer & Colorist – Morgana McKenzie
It’s the summer of 1937. Something is living in the corn field. Young Ida doesn’t know what it is, but it seems to understand her better than anyone else on her uncle’s farm.
Recognition
- Nominated Dramatic Short Award – Canadian Society of Cinematographers
- Won Audience Award, Powerful Grit – NFFTY
- Won Special Achievement in Cinematography Award – Red Rock
- Won Women in Cinema Award – CineYouth
“The artistry of WILD is breathtaking. WILD is a captivating short film with the look and feel of a sinister fairy tale. There is no doubt that McKenzie is a master of her craft and knows how to make something that is both compelling and visually bewitching.”
“Wild is notable for its visual stylishness and its blend of drama and horror, but it’s also a powerful, emotionally intimate portrayal of the inner life of children. [..] But like many effective horror films, its monsters and demons are grounded in a difficult emotional truth. In this film, it’s the ferocious sadness of childhood neglect and loneliness, felt by those who in real life are often too young or powerless to make their needs known — and whose pain and anger are often silenced by the world around them.”
