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Logline:
A grief-stricken rookie witch and a struggling filmmaker must race against time to stop a demonic children’s TV host from opening a portal that could unravel time itself. Along the way, they face vampires, cryptic riddles, and join forces with a mysterious teenager — all while confronting their pasts to save the future.
A Grim Tale is a genre-bending, 97-page feature film blending supernatural horror, dark fantasy, and quirky comedy. Set in Newcastle, Australia, and inspired by the supernatural comedies of the late ’90s and early 2000s, it reimagines that beloved era with a modern fairy-tale twist. It channels the nostalgic spirit of cult classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Frighteners, and Beetlejuice, while offering something fresh, distinctly Australian, and hauntingly magical — a dark fairy tale for the modern age.
Jake Frazer is an aspiring filmmaker from Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, with a passion for storytelling that has captivated audiences worldwide. His diverse portfolio includes the acclaimed short films Lost Boys, Jake Frazer's Lockdown Porn, Old Friends, and the five-part series A Grim Tale, all of which have screened at numerous film festivals around the world.
Creating a feature film is never a one-person job — it takes a diverse team, each bringing their own skills and perspectives to the table. One of the most exciting parts of filmmaking is being on set, surrounded by like-minded individuals who share a passion for storytelling and the film industry. Among the crew attached to the film are Zac Shaw as director of photography, Nicky Elliott as producer, and Josh Ingold as associate producer and editor, along with many other talented artists in the region — from gaffers and sound recordists to actors and musicians.
This project is set to attract strong interest from university and TAFE film students, along with community members eager to get involved and be part of something creative.
Additionally, this production offers an opportunity to showcase a range of incredible local venues and locations, reinforcing that this is a homegrown Newcastle project driven by passionate film lovers — committed to delivering a great final product while having fun along the way.