“One in the Chamber”
This tense western short film unfolds as an outsider arrives at a remote camp where a gang of cowboys are locked in a deadly ritual to settle an old dispute. What begins as a confrontation rooted in the past quickly becomes a brutal game of Russian roulette, turning the camp into a pressure cooker of fear, violence, and unresolved loyalty.
Blending classic western imagery with psychological suspense, the film explores masculinity, power, fate, and revenge. With its stark setting and high-stakes premise, it delivers a gripping story about conflict, survival, and the explosive consequences of buried tensions.
Starring: Jazahme Burden, Felix Kennedy Somerville
Writer & Director: Daniel Cass Senior
Camera: Daniel Franklin
Music: Daniel Brennan, Iain Macaulay
Producer: Daniel Cass Senior
Country: Scotland
Cass Senior is a trans non-binary filmmaker from Edinburgh working within the independent film industry. With extensive experience as a sound recordist on a wide range of short films and feature films, Cass has developed a strong foundation in storytelling and film production from behind the camera.
In recent years, Cass has increasingly focused on writing and directing original projects, carving out a distinctive creative voice in contemporary indie filmmaking. Their work reflects both hands-on industry experience and a growing commitment to personal storytelling, marking them as an emerging writer-director in the Scottish film scene.