Transmission

On their way to a funeral, two young men – one of whom, Jack, is a severe germaphobe – hitch a ride with George, a distant family friend of the deceased. Jack is immediately uneasy as George casually interacts with them, but his discomfort intensifies considerably when George begins coughing violently and showing clear signs of serious illness. Every glance, every sound seems magnified in Jack’s anxious mind, and his paranoia gradually spirals out of control.

As strange, unsettling visions begin to invade Jack’s perception, the trip descends into a tense, desperate struggle.

Warning: Contains coarse language and depictions of violence

Director bio:

Hugo Long is a 21-year-old writer/director with a focus on visual storytelling. His work explores thriller and horror elements, inspired by cinema of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s, with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Charles Laughton shaping his approach to tension and atmosphere. He has attended acting workshops with Jane Campion and Greg Saunders, gaining insight into performance and character. Hugo’s recent projects include virtual production work with the wonderful team at VCA. He continues to develop films exploring suspense, complex characters and audience engagement through visually driven storytelling.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)