Christian La Morte is a writer/director unafraid to interrogate the darker corners of our culture. His work blends sharp social commentary with gripping visual storytelling, and ‘The Mix’ is no exception. With this short film, La Morte proves he has both the nerve and the craft to tackle urgent themes head on, without falling into moralising or cheap provocation.

In ‘The Mix‘, La Morte constructs a dystopian-like media world that feels very close to our media landscape. His writing nails the language and psychology of the modern shock-jock ecosystem, while his direction maintains an unrelenting pace that mirrors the chaos of the narrative. In his writing, he keeps the tension alive across both the personal conflict between his characters, and the escalating threat from the outside world. There is a clear understanding of the current media machine – how outrage sells, how the lines between entertainment and extremism have blurred. La Morte never spoon-feeds the viewer, he trusts them to see the disturbing parallels for themselves.

As director, La Morte draws out pitch-perfect performances, particularly from Thomas Philip O’Neill, who fully embodies the seductive menace of a media figure drunk on his own influence. ‘The Mix’ is the work of a filmmaker with a sharp point of view and the skill to execute it. Christian La Morte isn’t chasing trends – he’s confronting them. He’s certainly a filmmaker to keep tabs on.