The Belladonna
The Belladonna
THE BELLADONNA (EDITOR) (2026) (SHORT FILM)
Haunted by visions of her late mother, a burlesque dancer's paranoia deepens when she becomes convinced a fellow performer is plotting to steal her crown as Queen of the Belladonna Club.
The Belladonna is a psychological 'glitter thriller' set in a burlesque club, starring Stella Talpo and West End star Janiq. Filmed at the legendary Bethnal Green Working Mens Club, the film features a roster of performers drawn from the burlesque scene, including Petit Pois, Miss Coco Belle, Turkish Delight, Donna Poderosa and Spookey Bones.
Writer & Director - Javid Rezai
Producers - Stella Talpo & Javid Rezai
Executive Producer - Mustapha Wehbi
Burlesque Consultant - Shayla Ash
Director of Photography - Emmy Ren
Script Supervisors - Sophie McKenna & Berit Mjaugedal
Production Manger - Celine Kilingback
Production Designer - Leo Turnball
Art Director - Louis Mueller
Costume Designer - Lucy James
Colourist: Karol Cybulski - Harbor Picture Company
Title Designer - Beatriz Antunes
Original Score Composed by - Adina Nelu
Music Supervisor - Hollie Hutton RESISTER
Sound Designer - Akiko Haruna
Story Producer - Husna Jahan
Casting Director - Bel Fox - Fran Cattaneo Casting
Won ‘Best Editor’ at Dark Scream Film Festival.
Selected for Brighton Rocks International Film Festival, Mansfield Town Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival, won best Costume at Worcester Film Festival, Stamford International Film Festival, Urbanworld Film Festival, Dark Scream Film Festival, Sacalacalaca Interdimensional Horror & Sci-Fi Festival, and longlisted for Best Hair & Make-Up at the British Short Film Awards.