Zombie Ship Hero

Ghosts of the deep are hungry...

A hungry beast awakens, hidden in the darkness of the endless ocean. The hunt begins. But it’s not entirely clear who is the prey… and who is the hunter.

About

Synopsis: A lone FISHERMAN faces the relentless pull of a monstrous, storm-tossed sea – drawn back toward a ravenous beast lurking in its depths. Desperate to live, he will sacrifice anything, even his own humanity, in a fatal struggle for survival. Yet there’s no escape from the cycle of darkness already set in motion. This is a tale of eternal predation, not salvation. In the horror of ‘Zombie Ship,’ chiaroscuro reveals only what can be torn from the abyss, while the unknown thrives, undisturbed, in the suffocating shadows. The film plunges into the harrowing moral dilemma: how far will one go to save their life, when survival demands the ultimate price?

Inspiration and Style: Zombie Ship draws from maritime legends, Lovecraftian horror, and ghost ship folklore. Visually, it’s a fusion of stark realism and surreal nightmare – it’s the interplay of light, shadow, and texture that shapes its unsettling atmosphere. Here, the ocean isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a lair for the beast, a creature of rust-ridden steel and hunger, a living, breathing menace. And with every frame, the line between reality and myth begins to blur.

Genre: Animated Sci-Fi Horror Short Film with a Twist

Creators

Written and Directed by: Art Borowiec

Studio: Deep Flame
Deep Flame is a creative studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of animation and visual storytelling. Every project is crafted with precision, blending technical innovation with a bold artistic vision.

Technology: Unreal Engine 5, Motion Capture, Metahuman
Zombie Ship is built with cutting-edge real-time technology and performance capture, bringing a dark, cinematic vision to life. Developed in Unreal Engine 5 with high-fidelity animation techniques, the film creates a hauntingly immersive experience.

Awards and Nominations

BEST ANIMATION Laurel at East Village New York Film Festival 2025 for Zombie Ship by Deep Flame
BEST ANIMATION Laurel at Cinematic European Film Festival 2025 for Zombie Ship by Deep Flame
Best European Film Laurel at Monza Film Fest 2025 for Zombie Ship by Deep Flame
HONORABLE MENTION Laurel at Albuquerque Film Festival 2025 for Zombie Ship by Deep Flame
OFFICIAL SELECTION Laurel at Lift Off Filmmaker 2025 for Zombie Ship by Deep Flame
OFFICIAL SELECTION Laurel at Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival 2025 for Zombie Ship by Deep Flame

AWARDS (2025)

Best European Film – Monza Film Fest.
Best Animation – Cinematic European Film Festival.
Best Animation – East Village New York Film Festival.
Honorable Mention – Albuquerque Film Festival.

News

Step into the action! The official video game adaptation of Zombie Ship is coming soon to Steam. Play as your favorite characters and experience an epic horror adventure like never before. Add it to your wishlist now and brace yourself for spine-tingling updates!

Media

In the ocean’s abyss, salvation wears a predator’s face.

Press Kit

Download electronic press kit here: EPS, Downloadable press assets

Where to Watch?

Our film will be available online soon on streaming platforms! Plus, a festival premiere is just around the corner – follow us for the latest dates and locations.