Natalie Erika James’ psychological horror film Saccharine is set to screen at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, following its world premiere at Sundance next week. The film will be featured in the Berlinale Special section, joining 18 other films from 15 countries.

Saccharine stars Midori Francis as Hana, a medical student who becomes haunted by a vengeful spirit after participating in a mysterious weight-loss trend involving the consumption of human ashes. Danielle Macdonald plays Hana’s best friend, while Madeleine Madden appears as a personal trainer and fitness influencer. The cast also includes Robert Taylor and Showko Showfukutei.

The film is a collaboration between Carver Films and Thrum Films, produced by Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw. Production took place last year at Docklands Studios Melbourne and various locations around the city.

Saccharine will debut in the Midnight section at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, alongside Adrian Chiarella’s Leviticus and Tamra Davis’ My Best Summer, a co-production between the US, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

“We’re thrilled that Saccharine will have its European premiere at the Berlin Film Festival after its world premiere at Sundance. It’s an exciting way to introduce the film to audiences this year,” said producer Anna McLeish.

Major production investment for Saccharine came from Screen Australia and XYZ, with additional support from IPR.VC, Stan, and VicScreen through the Victorian Production Fund. Maslow Entertainment will distribute the film theatrically in Australia and New Zealand, and it will also launch as a Stan Original Film on Stan. XYZ Films is managing worldwide sales.

The Berlin International Film Festival will take place from February 12 to 22.

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