Director & Writer

Femininity is more than an attribute… it’s the quiet underdog.

Syd Whalen is a director and screenwriter who is passionate about dark fantasy, thriller, and horror. A Cannes World Film Festival award winner for "The Reflection" (2024), she also has a background in music composition, photography, and makeup artistry. Syd’s work draws inspiration from Guillermo del Toro, Tim Burton, and Robert Eggers, blending haunting emotion with captivating visuals.