The Pearl Comb

Film Threat·Aug 11

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The Pearl Comb is a short film that has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. It is a live-action mermaid tale directed by Ali Cook, who considers it a drama as well as a horror story. The film, which stars Beatie Edney, has been shortlisted for the Oscars and is receiving consideration for the Academy Awards.

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‘The Pearl Comb’ Filmmaker Ali Cook On The Desire To Create A “Terrifying” Mermaid Tale

Deadline·Jan 7

‘The Pearl Comb’ director Ali Cook on myth, mermaids, and the Oscar shortlist

Gold Derby·Jan 8

Now Shortlisted for the Oscars, ‘The Pearl Comb’ Proves Dallas-Fort Worth Can Get Filmmakers to the Academy Awards

D Magazine·Jan 16

Ali Cook on His Directorial Debut ‘The Pearl Comb’: It’s a ‘Drama, Not Just a Horror Tale’

Variety·Nov 25

The Pearl Comb - The Pearl Comb - Official trailer

IMDb·Apr 11

#ad Ali Cook’s The Pearl Comb is setting festivals ablaze; with 60+ awards and a wave of critical acclaim, the live-action short is already shaping up to be 2026’s dark-horse contender. #thepearlcomb #shortfilm #film #academyawards #foryourconsideration #o

facebook.com·Dec 5

Interview with Ali Cook about The Pearl Comb

Eye For Film·Dec 7

Review: ‘The Pearl Comb,’ starring Beatie Edney, is a British short film by Ali Cook

Digital Journal·Jan 14

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