Project Description

Two girls ding dong ditching houses in a suburban cul-de-sac, stumble upon a neighborhood secret that alters their world forever.

Desiring a dose of childhood nostalgia, Clu convinces her new friend Kirby to accompany her on a mission to prank a house one suburban afternoon.

Having just moved into the neighborhood and looking to fit in, Kirby follows Clu’s instructions and the mischievous rite of passage known as “ding dong ditch” begins.

Clu approaches the suburban home and rings the doorbell. She looks down as blood drips from her nose, watching each drop stain the ivory handkerchief in her hand. Nervous, she wipes the blood from her face and presses the doorbell a final time.

A premonition flashes before her eyes, setting in motion a chain of events that will challenge the two girls newly found friendship and reveal Clu’s true motivations behind the prank…

Written and Directed by Matt Maddox

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Collaborators

  • Matt Maddox

    WRITER / DIRECTOR

    Matt Maddox is a writer and director from Memphis, TN, who picked up a camera with a desire to learn more about the world around him. His filmmaking career first began in front of the camera. As an actor, he embraced empathetic storytelling, becoming obsessed with the inner workings of the human condition. This curiosity eventually led him to a life behind the lens, where he hopes his own stories will help give solace to someone who may feel misunderstood in the world we live in. His films often explore those who live on the fringes of society, interpersonal and philosophical relationships, the subconscious, and the struggles of the human soul and psyche. Through his work, Matt hopes to provide unique narratives that challenge our perspective on how we view the world and those around us.

  • Sarah Carter

    PRODUCER

    Sarah Carter is the CEO of Cheshire Moon Productions. Originally a framework to facilitate her own creative projects, Sarah’s joy and pure intention as a producer is magnetic. The company has expanded to collaborate with similarly free-spirited producers and artists with several projects in development for 2024, including DiNG with Matt Maddox.

    Her first feature-length producorial film, A Pity, is making the rounds internationally at film festivals now. Her debut directorial feature, In Her Name, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022, winning an Audience Award. The film is available to stream now on Apple TV+, Prime Video, Kanopy, Google Play, and Fandango, with a Limited Edition Blu-Ray featuring a BTS documentary available exclusively on Amazon.