Production Design For The Last Dinner

A short film directed by Nguyen Duc Nhat

Logline/Summary: When Trang's mother’s spirit manifests through a voice simulation program on the day of her memorial, Trang seeks to dispel the ominous feelings her mother has about her roommate.

This dramatic film, infused with elements of horror, explores the uncanny fear of technology within the parent-child relationship. It tells a familiar yet ever-relevant story of generational conflict, highlighting how technology can be both a tool for connection and a source of alienation and anxiety. This project encapsulates the director's experiences as a young person and child, intertwined with creativity inspired by deeply resonant horror films like The Babadook (2014) by Jennifer Kent, examining how technology can blur the lines between reality and illusion

March 2024.