The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) (2024)
The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) is a 2024 indie horror film written by Adelaides charismatic punk-pop duo Teenage Joans to accompany their debut album of the same name. Directed and edited by Jamie Al-Kayyali, the short film is a colourful debut from both Al-Kayyali and the band. The film follows Cahli and Tahlia of Teenage Joans (as themselves) on a magical yet leery journey through Rotland. After becoming acquainted with the Easter Bunny (played by Cahli Blakers) and Tooth Fairy (played by Tahlia Borg), the bewitching pair discover the lands forbidden fruits, the candy apples, and the hidden secrets that they hold.
Director: Jamie Al-Kayyali
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Cahli Blakers as Cahli / Easter Bunny |
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Tahlia Borg as Tahlia / Tooth Fairy |
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Shardae Santos as Main Nurse |
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Monica Patteson as Bloody Nurse / Advertisement Voiceover (voice) |
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Lucia Franks as Tea Party Fox / Pink Police |
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Samuel Borg as Pink Police |
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Jordan Tito as Market Merchant |
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Rachel Whitford as Tea Party Owl / Fox Villager |
| Writing | Cahli Blakers | Writer |
| Directing | Jamie Al-Kayyali | Director |
| Editing | Jamie Al-Kayyali | Editor |
| Writing | Tahlia Borg | Writer |
| Production | Jasmine J. Leech | Producer |
| Crew | Riley Scott | Cinematography |
| Production | Austin Arruzzolo | Unit Manager |
| Production | Rachel Whitford | Production Designer |
| Camera | Ella Burton | Assistant Camera |
| Art | Will Johnstone | Art Designer |
| Art | Riley Fraser-Waters | Set Dresser |
| Camera | Joseph Clarke | Assistant Camera |
| Crew | Jasmin Watkins | Catering |
| Sound | Jarred Nettle | Music Producer |
| Sound | Cahli Blakers | Musician |
| Lighting | Tatiana Goode | Gaffer |
| Writing | Rachel Whitford | Writer |
| Lighting | Dan Ross | Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Adele Shearwin | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Ben Allen | Production Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Adele Shearwin | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Tahlia Borg | Musician |
