MAMA
Directed by Valentina Nikolaeva
Russian Federation · 2026 · 2 min 56 sec · Horror
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Ira and Lena venture into the forest to pick mushrooms. When Ira’s dog discovers an abandoned baby stroller, the two friends hear a child crying somewhere among the trees and decide to investigate. Upon returning to the stroller, they encounter a series of disturbing events. Terrified, they flee the forest, believing they have escaped whatever was hiding there. But the following day, Ira discovers that something has followed her home.
Director
Valentina Nikolaeva is an independent AI filmmaker and visual storyteller from Russia. She creates cinematic short films that combine emotional storytelling, realistic visuals, and emerging AI technologies. Her work focuses on human emotions, psychological tension, and unexpected narrative twists. She oversees the creative process from concept development and directing to editing and final production.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026