The Pointy Slippers
2023
United States
8 mins
World Premiere
Winter FEAR Awards Horror Film Competition
Christina Acevedo | |
Emily Hillgren | |
Lindsey Sagrera (The Woman), Alex Lukmann (The Boy) |
Holding in pain can be deadly. ‘The Pointy Slippers’ tells the story of a woman who, on a date, conceals the excruciating pain caused by her new shoes, only to discover that her hidden suffering takes on a life of its own, becoming impossible to ignore.

About the Director
Christina Acevedo is a Philadelphia-based filmmaker, composer, and designer. Her directorial and screenwriting path took off in 2008 with her debut short film “Wild Idle” making waves at the Cannes Film Festival and ICA in Philadelphia. Her portfolio spans narrative shorts, video art, music videos, and experimental music. Passionate about horror filmmaking, Christina is now deep into the research of her next horror project, promising thrilling cinematic ventures with heavy practical effects.