Lu Wolf’s latest horror short places among the top 30% of entries, marking a third consecutive year of recognition for her short films.
Room Tone, the new horror short from Lu Wolf, has received an Honorable Mention at Hollywood Horrorfest 2026, celebrating the creative efforts of a small but dedicated independent filmmaking team.
The festival confirmed that the film placed among the top 30% of all entries, describing its Honorable Mention recipients as work “of an exceptionally high standard and worthy of festival praise.” The distinction recognises projects that came close to Official Selection, although it does not include a festival screening or entry into the award competition.
Created through Disturbia Films in partnership with Witch Hunt Pictures, owned by Abigail Hunt. Room Tone follows Claire, a sound recordist sent alone to capture background audio in an apartment where a tenant has died. What begins as a routine assignment becomes something far more disturbing when she hears something listening back.
Blending psychological tension with practical effects, the film explores ambition, people-pleasing and how far someone can be pushed before they break.
“This marks the third consecutive year that one of my short films has received recognition from Hollywood Horrorfest, and I couldn’t be more delighted,” said Wolf. “Getting under people’s skin is rather the point, so it’s wonderful to know we’re making an impression.”
Wolf was particularly keen to celebrate the four collaborators whose work helped bring the film to life:
Abigail Hunt, co-writer and lead actress.
For her creative partnership in shaping the story and for bringing Claire’s vulnerability and increasingly disturbing experience to the screen.
Charlie Dawe, composer and music producer.
For bringing his musical creativity to the film, helping shape its atmosphere and tension.
Victoria TY, sound designer.
For crafting the sonic world of a film in which listening is central to the terror.
Morris Bartlett, production designer.
For his incredible efforts in creating the film’s physical world, helping turn an everyday environment into a place of unease.
“My heartfelt thanks go to Abigail, Victoria, Charlie and Morris, for their incredible efforts,” Wolf added. “Each brought their own talent, care and imagination to Room Tone, and I’m immensely proud of what we created together. This recognition belongs to all of us.
“I also want to thank Hollywood Horrorfest for all their support and encouragement. Having our work recognised means so much to a small independent team, and I’m grateful to the festival for continuing to champion horror and the people who make it.”
Alongside directing, Wolf co-wrote the film and handled cinematography, editing, special makeup effects, special effects and visual effects, as well as appearing off screen as Jenna.
As the first instalment in a planned seven-part anthology, Room Tone marks the beginning of a wider horror venture. Its Hollywood Horrorfest recognition gives the team a welcome milestone to celebrate, with more unsettling stories still to come.
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