A sweet but spoilt young socialite is thrown out of home by her parents and forced to move into an old Queenslander - with three ghosts!

Can the living and the dead co-exist?

A HORROR COMEDY WITH HEART

“Haunted Housemates” is a horror comedy short film by writer/director Zara Goodman, and her directorial debut. Produced by GenZara Productions, in association with 2 Shades Lighter Entertainment and Odyssey Motion Pictures, Haunted Housemates masterfully blends gothic horror, comedy, and social commentary into a compelling coming-of-age story.

It explores privilege, identity, and belonging with a sharp sense of humour and an appreciation for Brisbane’s unique cultural landscape. While our heroine, Neveah’s, character arc is rooted in personal growth, the film also challenges broader societal expectations, making it both a supernatural comedy and a reflection on modern young adulthood.

THE TEAM

Zara Goodman

Writer/Director, Executive Producer, Co-Producer

Alexander Purcell

Director of Photography

David Given

Executive Producer, Co-Producer

Isaac Priest

Co-Producer

Jasmine Barui

Co-Producer

THE CAST

Zara Goodman

as NEVEAH

Jarrod Gildea

as ALBERT

Teah-Sophia

as DONNA

Tom Given

as RAY

James Mana

as LACHLAN

Ashanti & Kisna Singh

as PADMA and PRIYA

David Given

as HOMELESS MAN