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Ghosted - LMU Thesis Film

Emily Stevenson's thesis film about a ghost who wants to watch a TV show but cannot touch technology

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Ghosted - LMU Thesis Film

Ghosted - LMU Thesis Film

Ghosted - LMU Thesis Film

Ghosted - LMU Thesis Film

Ghosted - LMU Thesis Film

Emily Stevenson's thesis film about a ghost who wants to watch a TV show but cannot touch technology

Emily Stevenson's thesis film about a ghost who wants to watch a TV show but cannot touch technology

Emily Stevenson's thesis film about a ghost who wants to watch a TV show but cannot touch technology

Emily Stevenson's thesis film about a ghost who wants to watch a TV show but cannot touch technology

Ashley Beuhler
Ashley Beuhler
Ashley Beuhler
Ashley Beuhler
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$1,039 USD 8 backers
34% of $3,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Ghosted is the short story of roommates Morgue-an and Stephanie, a ghost from the 13th century and a recent graduate in the 21st century. When Stephanie introduces Morgue-an to her favorite show, she is immediately hooked. Morgue-an attempts to watch the show, without touching any technology.

The Story

Morgue-an, a ghost from the 13th century, currently lives with her roomate Stephanie in the modern day. Stephanie shows Morgue-an her favorite TV show, which she has the box copies of, and Morgue-an is hooked. She tries to binge watch the show, however Stephanie's human antics, such as sleeping and going to work, prevent her. Morgue-an quickly learns when she tries to change the disk that she cannot interact with technology. Morgue-an brainstorms and gets creative (and a little destructive) in her attempt to continue watching. 

What's Special?

Ghosted changes the general norms for a sci-fi by combining it with sit-com humor. The short will be filmed as a sit-com, utilizing a similar color pallete and aesthetic to the popular sit-coms. Usually in films with a ghost or sci-fi element, the mood is dark and on the scary side, whereas Ghosted starts lighthearted and keeps up the spirits (pun intended). 

 

What We Need

 We are seeking $3000 for the production of Ghosted. 

The funds will go towards: 

  • Production Design (designing and creating the world of the apartment)
  • Wardrobe and Makeup
    • Morgue-an is from the 1200s and we want to give her an outfit that reflects what she was buried in. She will also have ghost-like makeup
  • Locations
    • We will be renting an apartment or house to give our characters for the 3 shooting days
  • Food
    • A well-fed crew is a happy crew! This includes meals and snacks/craft services
  • Truck
    • To transport and store our equipment
  • Expendables
    • i.e. batteries and tape for the camera and sound departments
  • Hard drives!

 

What You Get

We have a ton of perks in exchange for your support, including digital posters, copies of the film, your name in the credits and even a chance to be on set!

The Impact

When writing and then putting together the crew for Ghosted, we knew we wanted to promote females in the film industry. We are proud to say that the crew of Ghosted is 80% female with every key occupied by a woman. Several of these women also identify as queer in some way, including the director. We are film students and so we hope to set an example to our peers locally and worldwide with the success of this film. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Please share this with friends and family on social media and follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ghostedshort/

 

The Team

Director - Emily Stevenson

Emily's interest in film began when she was fairly young. Each weekend, her family would get takeout and watch a movie together as an end-of-the-week chill time. Slowly but surely, film began to invade her everyday thoughts, and, in middle school, she realized that this could actually be a viable career. As Emily got older, her fascination with movies and television grew and grew, until eventually she decided that this was indeed what she wanted to devote her life to doing. After spending the majority of her life in Colorado, Emily ventured west to Southern California to learn more about the film industry and begin making her own way in the world. As a student at Loyola Marymount University, Emily has been given many opportunities to strengthen her passion for film and explore parts of it that she did not even know were available. Now that she is in her third year at LMU, Emily is ready to make her own film and tell the kind of story she fell in love with all those years ago.

Producer - Ashley Beuhler

Ashley Beuhler is a Sophomore Film and Television Production, Finance Dual Degree at Loyola Marymount University. She found her interest in making films in high school, where she joined the Cinema Program of North East School of the Arts in San Antonio, TX. Since then, Ashley has worked on a number of sets as a script supervisor and assistant director. She discovered her knack for logistical planning, which has led her to produce short films. Ashley strives to tell captivating stories in a nontraditional manner and is constantly on the lookout for new stories which challenge the norm. 

Director of Photography - Megan Lau 

Megan Lau is a filmmaker from the small town of Martinez, California specializing in lighting and cinematography. As a proud alumni of Loyola Marymount University's Film & Television Production program, with a minor in Business Administration, Megan's thesis documentary "Keepsake" is currently on tour visiting film festivals in DC, Boston, Toronto, Oakland, and Seattle. Megan is also part of Kollaboration Los Angeles, which is a non-profit organization engineered to empower Asian Americans in entertainment here in Los Angeles and all over the United States. She also founded Ukkei Entertainment to promote local artists from all backgrounds providing them a platform to share their own individual or collective crafts. With "Ghosted," Megan hopes to bring Emily Stevenson's story to life - pun intended. 

Assistant Director - Austin Martinez

Austin Martinez is a senior Film & Television Production major at Loyola Marymount University. Since beginning her work as a 1st Assistant Director freshman year, she has worked on dozens of student thesis films on the undergraduate and graduate level. Having just returned from Germany where she produced and screened her first documentary, Austin is excited to delve back into the LA film world and continue to assist directors to bring their vision to life with ease. 

 

 

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Fan

$5 USD
Every dollar counts! In exchange for your support, you will receive a personalized thank-you email from the director.
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  • Personalized Thank You Email
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February 2019
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Goth

Goth

$15 USD
As a thank you for your support, you will receive a downloadable, digital poster in addition to your thank you email from the director.
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
2 claimed

Losing Consciousness

$35 USD
Almost there! Here's a copy of the film to help out
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
  • Link to Online Film
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 claimed

Dead and Buried

$50 USD
Woah! Would you like to know what the director was planning for the film? Now you can have your very own copy of the directors script to follow along while watching the film!
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
  • Link to Online Film
  • Signed Director's Script
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Ghost

$75 USD
Q: What's cooler than seeing your name in the credits? A: Also getting a poster, script, and link to the film!
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
  • Link to Online Film
  • Signed Director's Script
  • Hard-Copy Poster
  • Special Thanks in Credits
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 claimed
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Friendly Ghost

$100 USD
In addition to the perks of the lower-levels, you will get an invitation to a special screening of the film with cast and crew in Los Angeles.
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
  • Link to Online Film
  • Signed Director's Script
  • Hard-Copy Poster
  • Invite to Private Screening
  • Special Thanks in Credits
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
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VIP Ghost

$200 USD
For being a super VIP ghost, you will receive an Executive Producer Credit on the film in addition to the lower-level perks.
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
  • Link to Online Film
  • Signed Director's Script
  • Hard-Copy Poster
  • Invite to Private Screening
  • Executive Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
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The Ghostliest of Them All

$300 USD
For being our #1 supporter, in addition to the lower-level perks, you will be given a special VIP invitation to set in February! You must be in LA during the time of shooting to be on set. If you cannot make it, you can opt to receive access to behind the scenes photos and videos as well as a downloadable collection of stills from the final film.
Included Items
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Digital Poster
  • Link to Online Film
  • Signed Director's Script
  • Hard-Copy Poster
  • Invite to Private Screening
  • Executive Producer Credit
  • VIP on Set!
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

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