DIRECTOR STATEMENT
The Voice" emerged from a profound exploration of unresolved guilt, the haunting nature of past trauma, and the thin membrane between psychological terror and supernatural retribution. At its core, this film is not just a ghost story, but a visceral examination of how our darkest actions never truly remain buried. The narrative design intentionally blurs the lines between reality and memory, using the recording studio as a metaphorical confessional booth where Jake's past quite literally bleeds into his present. The script becomes more than a text - it's a living, breathing conduit of revenge, transforming the act of storytelling into a mechanism of supernatural justice.

I was particularly drawn to the metafictional elements of the story - how the very act of reading becomes a form of confession, and how narrative itself can be a weapon. The ghost of Sarah is not just a vengeful spirit, but a manifestation of unresolved trauma, a psychological wound that refuses to heal.
Visually, we've crafted a minimalist horror experience that relies more on atmospheric tension than graphic violence. The recording studio - a space typically associated with voice and communication - becomes a claustrophobic chamber of psychological entrapment. Every flicker of light, every static interrupt is a whisper of the impending supernatural reckoning.

Sound design plays a crucial role in "The Voice". The script itself becomes a character, with its words carrying the weight of confession and condemnation. The audio engineering aspects of the story allow us to explore how technology can become a conduit for supernatural communication.
Ultimately, "The Voice" is about the impossibility of escaping one's past. It asks: Can true redemption exist? Or are we forever haunted by the echoes of our most terrible moments?
This film is a meditation on guilt, revenge, and the thin line between confession and judgment.

DIRECTOR BIO
Christian Kotey is an accomplished filmmaker with a 20-year career as a storyboard artist and SFX makeup artist, bridging the worlds of blockbuster cinema and independent arthouse films. His extensive experience spans high-budget productions, where he crafted dynamic storyboards for action-packed spectacles, and intimate independent projects, where his expertise in SFX makeup brought raw emotion and mythic imagery to the forefront. This dual expertise has honed his talent for weaving visceral and imaginative narratives grounded in human emotion.

Driven by a deep fascination with myths, archetypes, and the timeless threads of human experience, Kotey’s directorial work explores the interplay between the fantastical and the deeply personal. His films delve into the emotional landscapes of his characters, using evocative imagery and atmospheric storytelling to engage audiences on both a visual and psychological level.