The Man At Water
Directed by Mark Chan
Singapore · 2026 · 7 min 38 sec · Horror
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
On Halloween night, two friends stumble upon a mysterious lakeside town celebrating its annual festival. After missing the last sightseeing boat, they encounter a strange Boatman who offers them passage for two copper coins. What begins as an innocent midnight ride turns into a terrifying journey into darkness. By morning, one friend has vanished, while the other is left traumatised by what he witnessed. But the most chilling discovery awaits: the town of Raven's Hollow burned down eighty years ago, and none of its residents were ever found. Some journeys have no return. And every crossing has its price
Director(s)
Mark Chan is a Singapore-based independent filmmaker, storyteller, and AI creative director. Through his creative platform, Fifty & Flowing Stories, he explores the possibilities of artificial intelligence as a new medium for cinematic storytelling. His work spans supernatural horror, psychological suspense, science fiction, dark comedy, and human-centred drama. Drawing inspiration from everyday experiences, folklore, and the complexities of human nature, he creates stories that blend imaginative concepts with emotional depth and unexpected twists. As a self-directed AI filmmaker, Mark develops original concepts, writes screenplays, designs characters, directs virtual cinematography, and oversees editing and sound to bring his stories to life. His horror short film, The Man at Water, explores mystery, fear, and the unsettling boundary between reality and the unknown. Mark believes that compelling filmmaking begins with a story worth telling, while artificial intelligence offers independent creators new ways to bring their visions to the screen.
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