LOVE BOUND A FILM BY DEK WEBBER
Short Film – Canada – 2025 – 27 min
Color | English | 16:9 | 5.1 | 4K RED
SYNOPSIS
A tormented man abducts a woman to force his dream of love, sparking a fiery clash that bares their souls and wounded hearts, forging a searing bond.
CAST
Dek Webber, Melissa Temkov
CREW
DIRECTOR-WRITER-PRODUCER : Dek Webber
CINEMATOGRAPHY : Devin Williamson
SOUND DESIGN : Brett Morreau
EDITING : Robert Capria
MUSIC : Brett Morreau
AWARDS
Best Script – Phoenix Shorts
Best Costume Design – Phoenix Shorts
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Love Bound challenges societal norms, probing the fragile divide between love and obsession, shaped by mental health. It tests the enduring bond between men and women in modern relationships.
This story is deeply personal. Four years ago, I lost my best friend Rick—a generous soul who fought debilitating OCD with courage. Decades of therapy couldn’t hold back his OCD when his girlfriend left him, sending him spiraling into darkness. His loss laid bare the silent agony of mental illness, ending in suicide despite the love of those around him.
Born from this darkness, Love Bound explores what we seek from each other—and why it’s so elusive today—while offering hope. I aim to spark awareness, break stigma, and push for research to stop tragedies like Rick’s. This is my call to end the silence.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Love Bound challenges societal norms, probing the fragile divide between love and obsession, shaped by mental health. It tests the enduring bond between men and women in modern relationships.
This story is deeply personal. Four years ago, I lost my best friend Rick—a generous soul who fought debilitating OCD with courage. Decades of therapy couldn’t hold back his OCD when his girlfriend left him, sending him spiraling into darkness. His loss laid bare the silent agony of mental illness, ending in suicide despite the love of those around him.
Born from this darkness, Love Bound explores what we seek from each other—and why it’s so elusive today—while offering hope. I aim to spark awareness, break stigma, and push for research to stop tragedies like Rick’s. This is my call to end the silence.
DIRECTOR’S BIOGRAPHY
Dek Webber is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his deeply personal style of storytelling. By never shying away from uncomfortable truths, his work compels the audience to reflect on themes such as attraction, love, and mental illness.
He has taught screenwriting at several colleges, including Centennial, Humber, and Toronto Film College. Dek was also a love doctor and official coach for the Toronto Star’s "Get A Relationship Challenge," where he helped men and women meet the opposite sex and form successful relationships. Currently, he is working on the feature film version of Love Bound.