(IN)VISIBLE is a global award winning psychological drama debut short film written, directed and produced by Sam Joseph

that explores the psychological effects of domestic abuse and society’s complicity in trial and judgement.

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(IN)VISIBLE is an international multi-award-winning psychological short film, written, directed, and produced by Sam Joseph a new visionary filmmaker. A powerful debut confronting the unseen realities of domestic abuse and coercive control.

(IN)VISIBLE exposes society’s complicity, revealing how deeply embedded misconceptions and inherited attitudes continue to entrap women within a cyclical, historical pattern of silence, violence and control.

Sam Joseph creates a narrative of great emotional intensity that delicately explores the themes of marginalisation and the need for recognition. The direction stands out for its visual sensitivity and stylistic consistency, capable of shaping a sober yet deeply empathetic language. A work that impresses with its authenticity and the finesse of its human gaze.

Rome Independent Film Festival 2025

Paul Haggis Artistic Director

©2025 Sam Joseph

(IN)VISIBLE is a courageous and visually striking debut that confronts the psychological realities of domestic abuse

with subtlety, intelligence, and emotional restraint. Sam Joseph demonstrates a distinctive directorial voice, using silence,

symbolism, and spatial tension to reveal how easily truth can be distorted and victims misread. A powerful, socially urgent

work from a filmmaker whose perspective is both artistically refined and deeply human.

Barcelona Indie Awards

©2025 Sam Joseph

Powerful and thought provoking

Rob Knox Film Festival 2025

Shaping the future of film — and we’re here for every frame.

I Will Tell International Film Festival

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Director of Photography Zoran Veljkovic SAS

©2025 Sam Joseph

Our jury truly appreciated your film and highly valued both its visual quality and its message.

FFilmic 2026

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©2025 Sam Joseph

Your work represents the very best of independent filmmaking, creativity, and dedication to meaningful storytelling

(Winner)

Women in Film Award, CARE Awards 2025

©2025 Sam Joseph

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©2025 Sam Joseph

Awards 2026

Winner, Best Human Rights Film, London Frames International Film Festival

Winner, Best First Time Filmmaker Barcelona Indie Awards

Awards 2025

Winner, Best Experimental Short Film, Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, Toronto, Canada

Winner, Best International Student Short, Rome Independent Film Festival, Italy

Winner, Best Director, Moonwhite Films International Film Festival, India

Winner, Best Actress, Moonwhite Films International Film Festival, India

Winner, Women In Film Award, CARE Awards, USA

Winner, Best Artist Film, Berlin Indie Film Festival, Germany

Winner, Best Actress, Montreal Women Film Festival, Canada

Winner, Best Director (female), Berlin Indie Awards, Germany

Winner, Best Director, WSXA Paris International Film Festival

Honourable Mention Award, FFilmic, Wales

Honourable Mention Award, Inspirational, London Global Film Festival

Honourable Mention Award, Inspirational film, Rob Knox London Film Festival, london

Finalist, Detroit Independent Film Festival, USA

Finalist, International Indie Film and Screenplay, France

Nominee, LA Independent Women Film Festival , USA

Nominee, Best Film, Moonwhite Films International Film Festival, Mumbai, India

Nominee, Best Actor, Moonwhite Films International Film Festival, Mumbai, India

Nominee, Global Non-Violent Film Festival, Canada

Nominee, British Film Festival, UK

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©2025 Sam Joseph

We deeply appreciate the powerful intentions behind the film and the importance of amplifying stories that address domestic violence with dignity and responsibility.

Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2025

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©2025 Sam Joseph

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Award certificate for CARE Awards Women in Film, recognizing Sam Joseph (IN)VISIBLE, with gold glittering design and black background.
Award logo for Women in Film Care Awards 2023, featuring black laurel branches and stylized red and black text.
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Award certificate with laurel wreath design for Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival 2025, for Best Experimental Short (Student)
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Certificate of achievement awarded at the MoonWhite International Film Fest, recognizing Autumn Joseph for best actress in a short film called 'In Visible,' dated December 14, 2025.
Certificate of achievement awarded to Sam Joseph at the Moonwhite International Film Fest, recognizing a film in the In) Visible category for Best Director, held on December 14, 2025.
Certificate of achievement from Moon White International Film Fest (MWFIFF), awarded for a film short in the 'In' visible category, held on December 13-14, 2025, signed by Dashush.
Certificate of achievement awarded to Simon Roberts at the Moonwhite International Film Fest, December 14th, 2025, for a short film in the international category, recognizing his film titled 'Invisible,' nominated for best actor.
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Poster for the film '(In)visible' by Sam Joseph with awards and accolades, featuring a woman with curly hair in red clothing, at the Arte Laguna Prize Venice 2025, First Selection, Video Art and Short Films category.
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Photography by Simon Roberts

The Team

©2025 Sam Joseph

Cast

Producer: Sam Joseph

Director & Screenplay: Sam Joseph

Director of Photography: Zoran Veljkovic SAS

Editor: Anthony Ribeiro

Music Score: Calvin Calica

Costume Designer: Stella Lam

Production Designer: Sam Joseph

SFX Make Up: Sasha J Alexander

Focus Puller: Baltazar Veljkovic

Assistant Director: Sandy K Baiju

Assistant Director: Maria Bravo Garcia

Production Assistant: Autumn Joseph

Set Photography: Simon Roberts

Autumn Joseph

Autumn Joseph

Simon Roberts

Meredith Gunderson

Matthew Milliner

Asia Zwierzchowska

Lisa Laudier

Thomas Compton

Crew

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Costume Design by Stella Lam Sculpture by Annie Edwards Prints by Sam Joseph

©2025 Sam Joseph

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Sculpture by Poppy Cauchi

©2025 Sam Joseph

Artists

ARTWORKS FEATURED

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Meredith Gunderson

Sculpture

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Annie Edwards

Sculpture

@a_knee www.annieedwards.com

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Poppy Cauchi

Sculpture

@poppycauchi www.poppycauchi.com

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Sam Joseph

Photography/Print

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Sustainable Filmmaking

Social Sustainability

Social equity and justice narrative

Community engagement

Environment Sustainability

Local suppliers

Local community catering

Recycling of materials

Material reuse

Minimal carbon footprint

Main light source: daylighting

Reduced carbon footprint

Public transport & car share

©2025 Sam Joseph

Editorial

Global Non Violent Film Festival 2025

London Independent Film Festival

I WILL TELL FILM FESTIVAL

Women Cinema Daily

DARIA MAGAZINE
DARIA MAGAZINE
I WILL TELL
I WILL TELL
LIFF
LIFF
Women Cinema Daily
Women Cinema Daily
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Thank You

Kevin Haley Studios

RCA superSATELLITE

RCA MA PRINT

Lisa Chang Lee

Royal College of Art

New Acres Wandsworth

Legal & General

AYANA JADE

Cafe 404

RCA Printlabs

Dwight Stephens

Camila Banol Montoya

Cofoo Lab

Filmed at New Acres, Wandsworth, London

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Photography, Bobby V Media

And to all family, friends and supporters.

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