Atavism
Intro
- Brandon Ascari, 8 years of professional film exp. Shot over 30 short films, multiple web series, documentaries, music videos and more. Writer, Producer, Director, DP and editor for Atavism.
- Christina Orfanoudakis, over 10 years of professional film exp. Produced multiple short films and serving as Executive Producer for Atavism.
- Jesse Mylchreest, 7 years of professional film exp. Audio engineer, serving as location sound, boom operator and audio engineer for Atavism.
By contributing to our project, you'll be joining our community of working artists and supporting us in creating Atavism. This is our dream project that we all are giving 150% towards making the
What We Need
- Our goal for funding is $12,000. This will allow the film to be the best we can possibly make it without asking for ridiculous amount of money. Here's a basic breakdown of the funds.
- $3,000 for transportation costs
- $750 for food
- $1,000 for post production sound editor
- $2,500 for the composer
- $2,750 for visual effects artist
- $1,000 for props
- $1,000 for wardrobe
Risks & Challenges
Taking on such an ambitious project that showcases the 1940's and present day throughout the entire film comes with its challenges. Specifically for the scenes of the past. Location is key and we have a great historical presence in our nearby area that has done an excellent job of preserving their charm and look. We are doing everything we can to make this authentic. We will be working with our communities to allow us to use their locations to bring this era back life.
Our unique vision for showing the 1940's aesthetically will be through our camera lens. The choice was made to shoot on silent 16mm Krasnogorsk (Russian cinema prime lenses) with the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera to blend digitally imagery with vintage, filmic lenses.
We will be using authentic props gathered from countless trips to antique shops across the tri-state area to fit the 1940's time period. Including but not limited to:
- Keystone silent 16mm film camera from the mid 1930's
- Vintage '40's home telephone
- Postcards written and stamped during and right after WWII
- Rocking chairs, tables, bed frame, clothing and much more!
Other Ways You Can Help
We understand that not everyone can contribute (even $1 helps), but you can still help us by:
- Sharing the link to our campaign on your social media accounts and telling your friends and family!
- Following our social media campaign!
