Null.film presents WIDE ASLEEP, a new horror short film by Sebastiano Pupino and Emanuele Serra. Blending the tradition of Italian horror cinema with experimental avant-garde, the film was shot entirely in London.
At Monsters FFF 2025, Wide Asleep was selected in the “New Trends – Short Film Competition” section of the festival, marking its world premiere before the Italian audience.
WIDE ASLEEP – Online Premiere – Horror Short Film
The story follows a couple spending the night in a B&B, whose stay turns into a nightmare as reality around them begins to crumble.
Performed by the actors Carolina Lopes, who plays the role of “Petra”, and Julie Ghallab.
The short delves into cosmic horror atmospheres, drawing inspiration from masters of the genre such as H.P. Lovecraft and John Carpenter.
Main Details
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Genre: experimental/cosmic horror
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Direction and Production: Sebastiano Pupino (producer-director) and Emanuele Serra (producer and VFX supervisor)
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Duration: ≈10 minutes (UK, 2025)
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Location: entirely shot in London
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World Premiere: presented at the 8th edition of the Monsters Fantastic Film Festival in Taranto (October 26–31, 2025)
At Monsters FFF 2025, Wide Asleep was included in the “New Trends – Short Film Competition” section of the festival, marking its world premiere before the Italian audience.
Null.film: between experimentation and horror
Null.film is the independent production company founded by Sebastiano Pupino and Emanuele Serra.
Null.film creates “experimental pieces” and genre films (horror and sci-fi) that provoke thought and push the boundaries of storytelling.
The two founders – both originally from Italy and now based in London – lead the team respectively as director-producer and producer/VFX supervisor.
Among their previous works stands out the short film Rain, Rain, Go Away, screened at FrightFest 2023 in London and awarded at international festivals (Best Actress at the Giallo Film Festival and Best Horror at the Lytham International Film Festival).
Null.film operates on a global scale, developing innovative projects that merge visual experimentation with niche genres.
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Productions: horror and experimental short films that “push the boundaries” of cinematic storytelling
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Founders: Sebastiano Pupino (director-producer) and Emanuele Serra (producer/VFX)
Thanks to the founders’ passion for creative exploration and their international vision, Null.film confirms its role as a leading force in the independent genre film scene.
Null.film: between experimentation and horror
Null.film is the independent production company founded by Sebastiano Pupino and Emanuele Serra. On its official website, Null.film states that it creates “experimental pieces” and genre films (horror and sci-fi) that provoke thought and push the boundaries of storytelling. The two founders – both originally from Italy and now based in London – lead the team respectively as director-producer and producer/VFX. Among their previous works stands out the short film *Rain, Rain, Go Away*, screened at FrightFest 2023 in London and awarded at international festivals (Best Actress at the Giallo Film Festival and Best Horror at the Lytham International Film Festival). Null.film operates on a global scale, developing innovative projects that merge visual experimentation with niche genres.
Productions: horror and experimental short films that “push the boundaries” of cinematic storytelling.
Founders: Sebastiano Pupino (director-producer) and Emanuele Serra (producer/VFX).