Descriptions:
A sapphic royal/guard romance. Princess Ellora has some reservations about inheriting the throne. Her reservations are often quelled by her guard, Brynn, who promises to support her through even the toughest times. After Ellora’s betrothal becomes imminent, the girls must decide if their feelings for one another are to be acted upon before it’s too late, or extinguished.
FORSWORN is a proof-of-concept short film created by Piéra Shannon.
FORSWORN AWARDS:
NYIFA
Best Acting Duo & Best Fantasy Film
LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival
Best Story
Lift Off Global Network Melbourne + Sydney
Audience Choice
Brisbane Indie Film Festival
Best Drama
ELLORA: Piéra Shannon
BRYNN: Sharnee Tones
TARIN: Kylie Loveday
MAEVE: Michaela Da Costa
Directed by Courtney Wagner
Filmed and Edited by Dale Norton
Written and Produced by Piéra Shannon
VFX : Caleb De Leon and Dale Norton
Sound Recordist : Zac Powson
Sound Design/Original Score : Kiki Rockwell
First AD : Jacob Irvine
Costume: Piéra Shannon and Jacob Irvine
Hair & Makeup: Georgina Ryland and Emma Critchell
Camera Assistant: Rachael Baskerville
Production Assistants: Jess Reinke, Chloe Murdoch, Sam Walcroft, Hayley Smith
Stills: Morgan Roberts and Daniel Taylor
‘Before The Dawn’ Original Song
Written and Performed by Kiki Rockwell
Special Thanks to The Walrus Club