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Secret Blackheart

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Secret Blackheart

"She's her own worst enemy. Literally."

2013

0h 10m

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Comedy

Drama

Overview

Secret Blackheart is a darkly funny short film about a young woman devastated by a bad break-up, who manages to pull out of her depression after a bizarre encounter brought on by her best friend's obsession with the self-help phenomenon 'The Secret'.

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Emily Hampshire

Emily Hampshire

Kate / The Pirate

Melanie Scrofano

Melanie Scrofano

Melissa

Creative team

Directed by: Chris Ross
Written by: Chris Ross

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