A Young Woman Grapples with Loss in 'Diary of a Ghost' Trailer

Director Caroline Hajny shares with the world the trailer for her new short film Diary of a Ghost before it starts its festival run this year.

For this film, Caroline has reteamed with Nomad Editor, Serena Rossi after working on the Puma x Jack Grealish Forever Palermo campaign together. The cast includes Genevieve Chenneour (Bridgerton), Mia Rodgers (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Alfie Noble (Blue).

Diary of a Ghost is the story of Sage, a young woman grappling with the loss of her first love, Riley. A year after his passing, Sage retreats into isolation at her grandmother’s house where eccentric behaviour and a diary paint a portrait of her struggle. In this self-imposed seclusion, the diary becomes a portal to an imaginary realm where Riley’s ghost persists as a manifestation of Sage’s grief. But the diary’s pages are linked to a deadline – once the final chapter is written, Riley will depart, forcing Sage to come to terms with her reality. As she battles her own constructed world, the arrival of her estranged friend Hailey adds a new dimension to Sage’s emotional turmoil.

Diary of a Ghost explores the impact of grief on the human psyche, delving into the universal yet uniquely personal experience of silently dealing with pain, scars and the struggle for acceptance.

Caroline’s first short film Last Dance premiered at the 2019 Underwire Film Festival in London where it was nominated for best U25 production. Since then, her visually distinct style has led to collaborations with brands and artists such as Puma, Tinder, Dua Lipa, Red Bull Racing and Amazon.