Newly Dead

After a fatal car accident, Ryan, an arrogant and self-centred salesman, finds himself in a room with God. He bargains to be sent back in order to take care of some unfinished business. With humor and drama, the film explores themes of acceptance, redemption, and the reluctance to let go of past grievances, ultimately leading to an unexpected revelation about life’s true priorities.

Director Biography – Anoop Pillai

Anoop Pillai is a filmmaker (writer/director) based in Toronto, Canada, originally from Kerala, India. Anoop began as a hobbyist landscape photographer and wrote short stories in his free time, which eventually led to filmmaking.

Anoop’s work includes both animation and live-action projects, ranging from short films to feature projects. He was awarded ‘Best Director’ for his second short film, ‘TP Tango.’ Additionally, Anoop has authored three children’s picture books, “Pinky-Boo and Gumberstonz Stories,” available on Amazon and other online stores.

Director Statement

Newly Dead marks my directorial debut, a project I poured my heart into alongside a dedicated cast and crew. I’ve always been a fan of mystery dramas set in a single location, like ‘The Man from the Earth,’ and this film follows a similar vein.

Crafting an engaging story in just 10 minutes with compelling performances was a challenge I was eager to take on. After sharing the film with friends and the team, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. We’re proud that over 80% of the team were Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and we shot the film in Mississauga, Ontario.

I believe audiences will enjoy the steadily building tension and the thought-provoking ending. I hope viewers will wonder why the protagonist holds on to the past, when there’s something better waiting for him, which is a representation of humans holding on to their past.

Overall, ‘Newly Dead’ aims to entertain with its mix of suspense and drama. We hope it finds an audience worldwide and becomes a favorite for many.

Newly Dead

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