Project Synopsis

“And…Cut!” is a campy horror short that tells the thrilling story of Christie, an emerging actress on her first professional film. What seems to be a typical, chaotic film set quickly turns sour when Christie is hunted by her Director, who has taken his passion for authentic filmmaking to the extreme. 

Meet the Characters (Real and Fake)

Like most horror films, "And...Cut!" is heavily dependent on the characters to truly bring them to life. So here's an overview of each of the three main characters in our story. 

• Christie: Because she’s new to the film industry, Christie’s top priority is pleasing her director. When thrust from cinematic horror into true terror, she must find it within herself to fight back.
• The Director: Slammed with approaching deadlines, spent budgets, and flaky crew members, the Director’s goal is to make the perfect movie. When the actors aren’t giving him the performance he imagined, he shows them what true horror is. 
• Randy: Christie’s main co-star and “the villain” of the Director’s film, Randy is only there for a paycheck– continuously questioning the script against his best interest.. 

Now, if you're wondering who is going to bring this entire story to life, we'd like to introduce you to our (much nicer) Director, Stephanie Carrillo: 

Unlike the Director in our story – it is my strong belief that the best work comes from a deep understanding of collaboration and those you’re collaborating with. In directing “And… Cut!,” I want to not only utilize my love and knowledge of the horror genre, but the experience and unique perspective of my passionate collaborators.

Uniting our experiences enriches storytelling and deepens the connection between a film and its audience. Through Christie’s story, I want to convey the shared experience of many women in the film industry – or to just give you a good scare.

What We Need & What You Get

In total, we are raising $3,000, and while that might sound like a lot, we want to make this film as good as it can possibly be! Here's a breakdown of how the budget will be spent:

Because this film will take a village to make, we want to make sure we give back to anyone who chooses to support us. Here's an overview of what perks your donation can earn you:

• A $5 donation gets you a social media shoutout on the @and_cut_film instagram
• A $15 donation gets you an on screen Thank You credit
• A $30 donation gets you a personalized thank you note from the director
• A $50 donation gets you a sticker and signed Behind the Scenes photo
• A $200 donation gets you a limited edition poster
• A $500 donation gets you an Executive Producer credit

Other Ways You Can Help

Thank you so much for going so far as to read how you can help our project! We completely understand that not everyone is in the financial position to donate, so here are other ways you can help!

• Follow and share our Instagram @and_cut_film
• Share this Indiegogo with anyone you know you might donate
• Donate goods or services to the production, reach out on Instagram to learn more