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“PURGATORY”
OFFICIAL SELECTION! Cannes International Film Festival - 2011
OFFICIAL SELECTION! New York International Independent Film Festival - 2010/2011
WINNER! Best Horror Short - PURGATORY,
New York International Independent Film Festival - 2011
WINNER! Best Horror Short - PURGATORY,
New York International Independent Film Festival - 2010
WINNER! Special Staff Selection: Actor to Watch - Tarek McCarthy in PURGATORY,
New York International Independent Film Festival - 2010
IFQ interviews Tarek McCarthy discussing the making of PURGATORY and what’s next for the filmmaker - 2011.
PURGATROY featured in Independent Film Quarterly - 2010.
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Adapted from the screenplay “Fall From Grace” by Tarek McCarthy.
Directed, written, and edited by Tarek McCarthy; he also plays the leading role in this short film, which was recently selected by Cannes International Film Festival and the New York International Independent Film Festival. Synopsis: Dave, a serial killer, discusses his nature. While reflecting upon his sins, he seems to relish in the beauty of his control over life and death. Adding to this chilling scenario is the horror experienced by his still living captive, who is witness to his confession.
“The Beautiful Wind”
Best Short Film – Audience Choice 2005
New York International Film Festival
Inspired by Tarek McCarthy’s life; he played the leading role, provided narration, produced, and co-edited the film.
Synopsis: Subsequent to the loss of a loved one, a man finds solace from his pain, in the beauty of the simplicities of life.
