In Festivals 2025 & 2026
SKUNK
Terry is disturbed by a human-size skunk who visits him in the night, so he seeks help from Dr. Merry, whose dream interpretation exercise reveals an unsettling truth.
SKUNK is an absurd "dreamedy."
Written & Directed By
Natalie Mathis
CAST
Rich Rees
Matthew Swartz
Matthew Swartz
Matthew Swartz
Matthew Swartz
Matthew Swartz
Director's Statement
Nocturnal critters appear frequently to me like dreams scuttling down quiet summer sidewalks under the cloak of darkness.
Throughout my lifetime, I’ve had periods of vivid nightmares. After fearing sleep for months, I sought help from a counselor who provided the dream interpretation exercise that I share in this film.
I invite viewers to use this tool to enter into conversation with your own subconscious. Reality may not be what it seems.
SKUNK was filmed on an iPhone 13 Pro with limited lighting and sound equipment as part of my work with The Independent Film School.
