THEY KILL BY NIGHT (2025)
Short Film, Proof of Concept, Thriller.
With reports of a serial killer on the loose, a curious woman locked out of her roadside motel room turns to the stranger next door for help.
Starring Arnijka Larcombe-Weate, Mitchell Bourke, Christopher James Baker.
Written & Directed by Grace Uther & Sam Uther
Director of Photography Jake Koning ACS
Production & Costume Designer Madeleine Barlow
This film was produced with support from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund, and partners Jake Koning Cinematographer, Lemac, Grip Squad, Shed Light, SoundLife Audio, Unison Sound, & Kali Bateman.
THEY KILL BY NIGHT is currently screening at festivals internationally.
CinéfestOZ, Australia
Byron Bay Film Festival, Australia
MonsterFest, Australia
San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Festival, Spain
Smodcastle Horror Film Festival, USA - WINNER Best Actor Arnijka Larcombe-Weate
Three Rivers Film Festival, USA
ACS Qld WINNER Bronze Award Best Short Film Cinematography (Jake Koning ACS)
CGA Casting Awards - NOMINEE Best Casting in a Short Film Tom McSweeney & David Newman
Brisbane Indie Film Festival 2026 WINNER Best Film, Best Thriller, Best Actor (Arnijka Larcombe-Weate), Audience Choice
Screen Producer's Australia SPA Award Nominee for Short Film Production of the Year 2026