
The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) is a 2024 indie horror film written by Adelaides charismatic punk-pop duo Teenage Joans to accompany their debut album of the same name. Directed and edited by Jamie Al-Kayyali, the short film is a colourful debut from both Al-Kayyali and the band. The film follows Cahli and Tahlia of Teenage Joans (as themselves) on a magical yet leery journey through Rotland. After becoming acquainted with the Easter Bunny (played by Cahli Blakers) and Tooth Fairy (played by Tahlia Borg), the bewitching pair discover the lands forbidden fruits, the candy apples, and the hidden secrets that they hold.
Cast
Crew
Jamie Al-Kayyali
Director, Editor
Cahli Blakers
Writer
Tahlia Borg
Writer, Musician
Rachel Whitford
Writer
Riley Scott
Cinematography
Jasmine J. Leech
Producer
Rachel Whitford
Production Designer
Ben Allen
Production Designer
Ella Burton
Assistant Camera
Joseph Clarke
Assistant Camera
Adele Shearwin
Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jarred Nettle
Music Producer
Cahli Blakers
Musician
Riley Fraser-Waters
Set Dresser
Will Johnstone
Art Designer
Dan Ross
Gaffer
Tatiana Goode
Gaffer
Jasmin Watkins
Catering
Austin Arruzzolo
Unit Manager
