An urban tailor, young and devoted to her craft, finds herself in a precarious situation as she diligently works on a complex sewing project for her demanding employer. The project, a bespoke suit that requires meticulous attention to detail, is not just a job for her; it represents her aspirations and dreams within the bustling city that surrounds her. However, as she stitches fabric together, an ominous, unidentified force looms over her, casting a shadow of dread that seems to seep into her very soul. This malevolent presence feels as if it is creeping in from beyond the city limits, perhaps from the darkened alleys or the forgotten corners of the urban landscape that she has always been too busy to explore.
Amidst the clattering of her sewing machine and the rustle of fabric, she cannot shake the feeling of being watched, as if unseen eyes are scrutinizing her every move. The pressure of her employer's expectations weighs heavily upon her shoulders, and the incessant feeling of unease only exacerbates her anxiety. To add to her turmoil, her fiancé, who once seemed to be her greatest supporter, has become increasingly distracted and indifferent. His lack of attention and support leaves her feeling isolated, as though she is sewing her dreams into a garment that will never be worn, a reflection of her own unfulfilled desires.
In search of solace, she turns to a longtime friend, someone who has always been a source of comfort and wisdom in her life. She hopes that this friend can provide her with the guidance she desperately needs to navigate the turbulent waters of her emotions and the strange occurrences that seem to plague her. However, to her dismay, the conversation does not unfold as she had envisioned. Her friend's reassurances feel hollow, and the advice given seems inadequate in the face of the mounting pressures. The sense of impending doom continues to envelop her, leaving her feeling more lost and vulnerable than ever.
As the days pass, the sewing project looms larger, and the unidentified force becomes more pronounced, manifesting in unsettling dreams and whispers that echo through her mind. She grapples with the fear that the city, which once felt like a vibrant tapestry of opportunities, is now a labyrinth filled with shadows and uncertainties. The combination of her professional obligations and personal struggles creates a perfect storm of anxiety, pushing her to the brink of despair. In her quest for understanding and relief, she must confront not only the external threats that haunt her but also the internal battles that threaten to unravel her very identity as a skilled tailor and a hopeful partner.
Louise Mason began her career in fashion design, gradually branching out into photography, costume design, and eventually cinematography. Her fashion collection, Techno Circus, was showcased at her runway show during New York Fashion Week, sold in a boutique, and published as self-portrait fashion editorials in Le Desir Magazine, LoopLite Magazine, Charisma Magazine, Malvie Magazine, Dappy Magazine, Beautica Magazine, Proficient Magazine, Appointment Magazine, and is set to appear in Grand Magazine, Bloom Magazine, and Makeda Magazine.
As a cinematographer and photographer, her film stills for Sewing A Nightmare have been featured in the Dappy Halloween Special Edition Magazine and Marika Magazine, with plans to be included in the Makeda Halloween special edition Magazine. Her other photography work has graced the cover of Artells Magazine and is slated for the cover of Artego Magazine.
Additionally, she regularly assists the renowned photographer Lynn Saville, author of Acquainted With The Night and Dark City, with photography and wardrobe, documenting her photographic process through cinematography, and contributing to the restored VHS documentary by Anna Boden (director of Half Nelson and Captain Marvel) through additional filming and editing. Louise's nature and lifestyle photography has been published in Moevir Magazine, Marika Magazine, among others. She has also documented various photographers' artistic processes and gallery exhibitions through motion pictures and stills. She has worked in the costume department on numerous feature films such as No Beast So Fierce starring Bailey Chase, Dylan Baker, and Johnny Hopkins, Ovid and The Art of Love starring John Savage, Tara Summers, and Corbin Bleu, and No Alternative starring Harry Hamlin and Kathryn Erbe, as well as on the Vice TV Series: Sex Before The Internet, featuring Jackie Adragna from Terrifier 2.