Screenplay

Mia You've Lost a Lot of Blood

Written by Paul Bird

AFIN 2023 Finalist

  • 2023
  • 101pp
  • Australia
  • English
  • Horror
  • Black Comedy
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Synopsis

A suicidally depressed young woman returns to her small home town, only to find it has been inhabited by blood thirsty vampires.

What makes this one special

  • Award-winning elsewhereMelbourne Cineverse Festival
  • Programmed at 5 other festivals

Also selected at

1 award, 3 finalist placings, 1 official selection across 5 other festivals

  1. WinnerMelbourne Cineverse FestivalBest Australian Feature Screenplay · 2023
  2. FinalistBrisbane Indie Film FestivalFinalist · 2025
  3. FinalistAustin Film FestivalSemi-Finalist · 2023
  4. FinalistGold Coast Film FestivalSemi-Finalist · 2023
  5. SelectionMelbourne Lift-Off Film FestivalOfficial Selection · 2022

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Placings

Recognised in this category at AFIN 2023, as announced that season.

  • Best Feature Screenplay Finalist

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