“DON’T LOOK AWAY

Directed, Shot, Edited, Produced, Scored - West Webb

Top 25 Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest

Person sitting at a desk with a computer monitor in a dimly lit room, wearing headphones, illuminated by a desk lamp, surrounded by audio equipment and supplies.
A man sitting in a dark room, resting his face on his hand, illuminated by a table lamp with a yellow shade.
A dark, mysterious figure standing with glowing eyes in a shadowy environment, with a faint blue-green glow behind them and what appears to be antlers or horns on their head.
A person is partially visible in a dark room, with only part of their face illuminated by faint blue light, creating a moody and mysterious atmosphere.
Dark silhouette of a person with glowing eyes, surrounded by an eerie, smoky blue-green glow, and antennae-like protrusions on the head.
Dark silhouette of a person with glowing eyes standing in front of a foggy background, possibly in an elevator or corridor.
Person wearing a gas mask with horn-like protrusions, in a dark, shadowy environment with faint blue lighting.
Two men having a conversation at a social event, standing near a table with candy and snacks, in a room with dark walls and a ladder in the background.
A man sitting on a bed in a dark room lit by blue light, looking towards the camera.
A dark, close-up shot of a person's face in profile, indistinct due to low lighting.
Two men posing for a photo at a Halloween party, one holding a camera and the other a knife and a blood-stained cleaver. They are standing on a red carpet in front of a black backdrop, with pumpkins on the floor to the right.
A silhouette of a person holding an object against a background of blue light and out-of-focus curtains.
Person wearing a gas mask, silhouetted in a dark environment, with one arm raised.
People filming in a room with a blue filter, including a person with horns and a smile, sitting on a bed surrounded by filming equipment.
Torn, burnt piece of paper with handwritten message that says, 'Now you to know, now I are I say, don't look away.' on a dark background with a knife at the bottom.
A close-up of a man in a dark room, illuminated by faint blue light, with a serious expression, holding an object near his mouth.
Close-up of a human eye in darkness, highlighting the iris and reflection on the cornea.
Scissors, a roll of silver tape, a crumpled brown paper with bloodstains, a battery, coins, and a black stapler lying on top of the paper inside a scanner.

“Don’t Look Away” is a short horror film directed by West Webb that was selected Top 25 in the Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest. The film explores psychological tension and atmospheric horror through minimal dialogue and cinematic visual design.

A professional camera mounted on a tripod, with a large telephoto lens, in a room with a green artificial grass wall and shelves in the background.
A man with facial hair and wearing headphones in a dark room, illuminated by a subtle light on one side of his face.
A man sitting on a bed with his arms raised, being assisted by a woman in a dimly lit bedroom with blue lighting. There are mirrors on the wall behind him, a desk with a monitor, plants, and various objects, suggesting a casual, creative space.
A handwritten note with the words "The Hunt" written in black ink on an old, torn piece of paper.