The Decree, 2012

short film (10 min), Milky Films

directed by Mel Melcer, screenplay by Keith Blackwell, produced by Kaushik Bhattacharia, photography by Sara Deane, music by Charlorre Partt 

staring Lewis Coppen, Alicia Davies and Marshall Griffin 

9-year-old Henry is scared of monsters lurking in the dark. The only thing that keeps them at bay is the decree from Henry's father, a Royal Marine to be reckoned with. But when his father is killed, Henry must find the strength to cope with the loss - and to face the monsters alone.

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