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BLUE HOUR - Short Film

A bittersweet film about loving someone who loves you back too, just not in the way you’d hoped.

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BLUE HOUR - Short Film

BLUE HOUR - Short Film

BLUE HOUR - Short Film

BLUE HOUR - Short Film

BLUE HOUR - Short Film

A bittersweet film about loving someone who loves you back too, just not in the way you’d hoped.

A bittersweet film about loving someone who loves you back too, just not in the way you’d hoped.

A bittersweet film about loving someone who loves you back too, just not in the way you’d hoped.

A bittersweet film about loving someone who loves you back too, just not in the way you’d hoped.

Fiona Kida
Fiona Kida
Fiona Kida
Fiona Kida
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$11,300 USD by 137 backers
$9,125 USD by 131 backers on May 13, 2021
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About

At its core, "Blue Hour" is a simple story about unrequited love, told in a nuanced and subtle manner between two close friends. If you've ever experienced liking someone who just couldn't feel the same way about you back, this is a story you will relate to. 

Mel, our protagonist, plans to confess her feelings to her close friend June. June, on the other hand, reveals that she's leaving town the next day. Both are forced to confront the elephant in the room before the day comes to an end.

Creator

Hello! My name's Fiona, and I'm the Writer, Director, and Producer of the short film, "Blue Hour".

This is a passion project I've wanted to make for three years now, and I couldn't be more excited to make it into a reality. I've studied filmmaking at USC, worked at notable production companies and studios to watch how the pros pull off large feats, and of course, produced, written, and directed several shorts along the way that have honed my craft (and thankfully) screened at 25+ international film festivals - all preparing me to finally do the right job on this project.

 

 

In January of 2021, "Blue Hour" was a recipient of the 2021 Wave Grant - a grant focused on helping first-time, female or non-binary filmmakers of color with the production of their first short documentary or narrative film.

This grant helped solidify kicking off shooting "Blue Hour", and with it we were able to shoot the bulk of production!

 

Post-Production + One Pick Up Day Needed

The awesome news about this project is that we've already gone through the main portion of shooting - We have **AMAZING** footage, and the story's already coming together well in the first cuts we've made!

Problem is, we can't move forward into sound design, coloring, mixing, or even finishing the edit without getting those necessary pick ups to wrap up the last shots for production and get us through Post.

 

$6,000!

Truth be told, we need a bit more than $6,000 to ensure we can pay for all of the festival application fees we have set, but with this we can get SO much done and make sure to get the first wave of applications covered too! 

Here's a Pie Chart articulating where and how the money will be divided up and allocated!

If we don't reach our goal, what we raise will go towards the re-shoot first to ensure we grab the footage and have that part of the process complete, and then slowly move forward in concession from finishing to pay the editor, sound designer, and so forth piece-by-piece based on what I can work and afford to pay for after.

 

The guitar and sound is a huge element of this film, so I've themed all of the Perks after different guitar brands! (yes, music nerd here:)

All of the different tiers for donating come with super unique perks - from a curated playlist, to a Director's Master Script Breakdown, a 1 minute guitar riff I will make up and play for you, a guitar lesson, a BTS and Memories Photo Journal that I'm designing with our phenomenal Set Photographer (Emily Krisky!) that will included: Stills from the BTS of Production, Frame Grabs from the film, Script Excerpts and Storyboard images, all the way up to AP and EP Credit!

(please note: Blue Hour Photo Journal will be relatively smaller than these as it is a short)

 

Festivals this Film will be Applied To:

I have a comprehensive Excel sheet with over 30 festivals this film will be submitted to - here's are a few of the big reaches we're going for!

The Impact

Some of my favorite films include, "Her", "In the Mood for Love", and "A Lady of a Portrait on Fire". However, I seldom see these kinds of nuanced storylines depicted between two young adults, when we experience so much growth in our early years. For this reason, I set out to make a film with a deeply moving emotional core between two actors around my age, done with a high-quality production standard in order to give the film's subject matter the same professional gloss and weight in sincerity as the films that move me.

Cast - Our Two Amazing Leads!!

We're so lucky to have such fantastic actors on this project. Couldn't be more grateful to have these insanely talented women on our team!

Mel, the film's protagonist, played by Jonetta Kaiser (on the left). June, her counter, by Brittany Dassa (on the right).

 

Sound and Music are Huge Elements!

Sound is used throughout the film to as a story element attached to Mel's anxiety and desire that chapters the evolution of her journey to the end of the film.

I am composing the Outro song for the film, which is part of an EP I've prepared to release accompanying the film in the summer of 2021.

 

Spread the word!!

Truly, if you're not in a position to contribute monetarily, telling a friend, sharing this page - these small actions mean so much, even to just bring awareness to the project and story.

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

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The Ukulele

$10 USD
You’re here for the vibes and we are here for YOU - a BIG Thank You for being a part of the Blue Hour Film Production! This perk includes a social media shout out and huge thanks of gratitude!! (*PLEASE NOTE: None of the Perks include physical instruments, they are theme-d names:)
Included Items
  • BIG Thank You!!!
  • Social Media Shout Out!
10 claimed

The Guitar Hero

$25 USD
A right of passage for any music aficionado and expert air guitarist - thank you for helping this production come alive!! (PLEASE NOTE AGAIN: Perks do not include any physical instruments!:)
Included Items
  • BIG Thank You!!!
  • Social Media Shout Out!
  • Link to Movie Curated Playlist
  • Personalized GIF for Film!
  • Early Link to Cut Film!
51 claimed

The Fender Strat

$50 USD
The standard go-to for crisp, sweet shredding electric melodies - nice choice! This perk includes a digital Copy of the Script, and a digital Copy of the Pitch Deck, Personalized GIF for the Film, an early link to the final cut, along with a social media Shoutout!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out!
  • Link to Movie Curated Playlist
  • Personalized GIF for Film!
  • Early Link to Cut Film!
  • Digital Copy of Script
  • Digital Copy of Pitch Deck
26 claimed

The Taylor

$100 USD
Ooo, that brightly rich and resonate sound with great tuning; a classic acoustic tone - fantastic choice! This perk includes Special Thanks Credit in the Film and IMDb, a Digital Copy of the Director's Master Script, early release link to the film's soundtrack "Honey Lavender", and an Individual Shoutout on Social Media!
Included Items
  • all the above!
  • Special Thanks Credit in Film!
  • Copy of Director Master Script
  • Early Release of Film's Music!
  • Individual Shoutout on Social
16 claimed

The Martin & Co.

$250 USD
Whoa, you’re a pro - full of warmth and a deep body sound, it’s hard to find a better acoustic! A barrier-breaker option. You get a PHYSICAL Copy of Production's Photo Journal. Includes: BTS Stills, Frame grabs from movie w/ coinciding Script Excerpts, Storyboards, etc, all in book format. I'll also make/share a custom guitar riff for u!
Included Items
  • all the above!
  • Special Thanks Credit in Film!
  • Copy of Director Master Script
  • Early Release of Film's Music!
  • Individual Shoutout on Social
  • Custom Guitar Riff!!
  • Physical Copy of Photo Journal
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Associate Producer

$500 USD
The Rickenbacker - a game changer option. Uniquely crafted with a sound no one else can mimic. This comes with Associate Producer Credit in film and IMDb, a *Physical* copy of the Photo Journal, mailed domestically for free (Int'l deliveries please contact us!!), a 45min Guitar Lesson/ Personal Q&A with the Director, plus all of the above perks!
Included Items
  • all the above!
  • Individual Shoutout on Social
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Physical Copy of Photo Journal
  • 45min Guit Lesson/ 1-on-1 Q&A!
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
3 out of 4 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
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Executive Producer, The Gibson

$1,000 USD
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
3 out of 3 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

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