Horror Short Film "The Lone Piper" | ALTER

Subscribe to ALTER on YouTube: https://goo.gl/LnXRC3 🔥 This horror is scripted. Your goosebumps are not. In the midst of the French and Indian War a company of hardened soldiers force their young bagpipe player into battle, only to discover that their enemy is not what they expected. "The Lone Piper" by Matthew Kravchuk #ALTER #horror #shortfilm Connect with the Filmmakers: https://www.thelonepiperfilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mattkravchuk/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9965044/ More About "The Lone Piper": Set in 1759, The Lone Piper follows a Scottish bagpipe player and an Algonquian girl as they struggle to cope with the horrors of war. Using folklore as a medium, this period project discusses the ever-present themes of colonialism and xenophobia. Director's Statement: As an aspiring writer and director, I am driven by a passion for building immersive, emotionally resonant worlds and crafting characters who are as flawed and fascinating as the human experience itself. My storytelling is deeply rooted in atmosphere and subtext, often blurring the line between reality and myth to explore the darker aspects of history and the human psyche. I draw much of my inspiration from visionary filmmakers like Guillermo del Toro and Robert Eggers, whose works seamlessly blend the fantastical with the historical. Like them, I believe that folklore is more than just old stories—it is a mirror that reflects our fears, desires, and cultural memory. Through this lens, I seek to uncover fresh perspectives on the horrors of the past—not simply for the sake of fear, but to interrogate what those fears reveal about us. In my work, horror becomes a vehicle for empathy, not just dread. Whether it's a haunted landscape echoing with ancestral trauma or a monster that symbolizes internalized guilt, I aim to build narratives that linger long after the credits roll. My ultimate goal as a filmmaker is to evoke not only suspense and terror, but also reflection, wonder, and a deeper emotional truth. As I continue to grow in my craft, I am committed to pushing boundaries, challenging expectations, and telling stories that honor both the mythic and the human—stories that are strange, beautiful, and, above all, unforgettable. "The Lone Piper" Credits: Matthew Kravchuk -- Writer/Director/Executive Producer Connie Huang -- Cinematographer Michael LaFond -- Editor Mike Cassedy -- Composer Amanda Jabes -- Producer (Produced by) Alessia Donato -- Production Supervisor Ingie Enan -- Associate Producer Alexander Dannehl -- Associate Producer Rick Rosset -- Associate Producer Katherine Peterlin -- Executive Producer Gabriel Iath -- Assistant Director Ashley K. Thomas -- HMU Department Head Alex Solorzano -- HMU Artist Liz Samuels -- Key Costumer Niknaz Tavakolian -- A Camera/Steadicam Operator Hamilton Longyear -- First Assistant Camera Andrew Trice -- Second Assistant Camera James Pesature -- Stills Photographer Carolina Acero -- Gaffer Perry Unjang -- Best Boy Grip Joe Wannemacher -- Key Grip Adam I. Rochester Sr. -- SPFX Supervisor Kara Haas -- Script Supervisor Anthony Raffaele -- Colorist Zifeng Zhuo -- Finishing Coordinator Avery Bowen -- Bagpipes Advisor Cory Choy -- Re-recording Mixer Christian Cuciniello -- Sound Editor Carmine Picarello -- Sound Mixer/Boom Operator Alexandre Prod'homme -- VFX Supervisor Pamela Agolli -- Special Thanks Francois Maree -- Special Thanks Nate Meyer -- Special Thanks Michelle Rose -- Special Thanks Cast: Lucian Zanes Amanda Bearmedicine Matthew Woods About ALTER: ALTER is an ever-expanding platform for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. We are a home, community and launching pad for our filmmakers. Slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror. Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, ALTER also operates a free streaming tv channel available on DIRECTV, Sling, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tubi, & TLC+. Learn how to watch ALTER on TV: https://linktr.ee/watchalter Submit your short films here: https://filmfreeway.com/alterdustsubmissions NOTE: Only completed horror shorts will be considered. Unsolicited scripts or pitches will be immediately deleted without review. Watch more: https://goo.gl/yvB7EM Website: watchalter.com Follow us on Facebook: https://goo.gl/X4LhGr Follow us on Instagram: https://goo.gl/G6W7zn Sign-up for the ALTER and DUST Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dChYXb About Gunpowder + Sky: Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.