About our film
We are launching our new campaign for the film H(a)unted. This is a psychological thriller that addresses contemporary topics such as Stockholm Syndrome, Mental Health, Sexual Repression, Guilt and Desires. This film intends to break the boundaries. This is a passion project that needs your support. Find out more about our film below.
SYNOPSIS: A Stockholm syndrome victim, Lana, replicates the actions of her abuser by becoming a huntress of men. She only knows intimacy through torture until she finds a good suitor, Steve, to continue her legacy. What Steve thought to be a fun encounter with an attractive woman at a bar, it turned into a twisted game between killing her or becoming her partner in crime. A fight that he will never win, because the taste of death will always haunt him.
FILM REFERENCES: American Psycho, Gone Girl, Blue Velvet, Penny Dreadful, Hannibal, Voices
THEMES: Stockholm Syndrome, Mental Health, Sexual Repression, Guilt and Desires
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MEET THE CHARACTERS
LANA - She is a goddess looking beauty with luscious hair. She was once captive and abused by an abductor and since her release, she seeks for the same treatment, but this time being the torturer herself. She was freed from the abuser but he still resides in her head, guiding in her next steps. She meets Steve in a bar and for the first time, she considers him a good partner in crime. Steve is the first man that looks very similar to the man she loved. She will do everything to convince him to stay and be part of her plans. She knows how to manipulate and playing with guilt is her speciality.
STEVE - He is a normal guy with a very tranquil life. He was raised with good values and has not many expectations. His pacific existence is disrupted by a mesmerizing woman who stared at him intensely in a bar. For some reason, she awakened a wild side that he never got in touch before and never knew he had. The odd proposal that she suggests, makes him rethink about his values and himself. Is he not that different from her?
MYSTERIOUS MAN - He is an imaginary man that impersonates the abuser in Lana’s mind. You never see his face, You can only see him as a vulture. His identity is never revealed until the end.
The Impact
We want to break boundaries with this film. Not many thrillers have females as protagonists or take a female perspective, so we want to change that pattern. We also want to be inclusive and open to different ethnicities in our cast to contribute to a more diverse industry. Last but not least, we want to talk about serious themes such as Stockholm syndrome and mental health in a respectful manner, especially during this pandemic. It is urgent to bring awareness to these topics.
Funding - Where the funds will be invested:
PRODUCTION - We will use the funds to find the most fit locations in London. A luxurious house that will be appropriate for our sophisticated character Lana. Your contribution will be valuable to afford our cast, main crew and equipment to tell the story in the best way possible. We will also allocate part of the funds for practical matters such as transport and catering.
POST PRODUCTION - We will invest in post-production regarding editing, grading, sound design and mix as well as choosing the most appropriate music that captures the essence of the thriller.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION - Online publicity and applications in festivals that require a level of investment.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you can't contribute with funds, that doesn't mean you can't help in other ways. We deeply appreciate it:
- You can get the word out and make some noise about this campaign on social media
- Use the Indiegogo share tools! And share our project to the world (safely of course!)
We will be very grateful with any help you give us. Thank you so much for reading our campaign and we count on you to support us in any way you can!
Meet the Team
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DIRECTOR AND CREATOR - SARA ALVES is a director, editor and actress based in London with 10 years of experience in the industry. She worked in Pinewood Studios collaborating with well-known commercial brands and freelancing in independent films. She completed a MA in Directing at MET Film School and MA in Media and Documentaries at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is interested in films about guilt and sexual repression focusing on female narratives and underrepresented minorities. Her film ”The Frame” was selected in several film festivals and her short film “The Order of Words” about domestic violence against women won the award from National Youth Council in Portugal. She is the director and created the concept for the film H(a)unted.
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WRITER - SYDONIE CALVERT is a freelance screenwriter based in London. She specialises in Social Realism and Dark Comedy films but have a wide repertoire of scripts in various genres. She has experience in short and feature film and love to get involved in exciting projects. Additionally, she works as a Script Editor and assist with Story Development. She has a passion for story and wants to do anything she can in order for all stories to be the best version of themselves.
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - SARAH TEHRANIAN has accomplished MA in Cinematography at MET Film School, London Filmmaking course in Stockholm BA in Business and Political Science in Amsterdam. Her passion lies in telling untold stories that impact the society. Her background includes many short films and long/short documentaries made for TV.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – OLEKSIY ANDRONIAK is a final year film production student with background in theatre. Passionate about stories and how they shape us into who we ultimately are, he is a storyteller that won't let any detail escape the narrative. Ardent traveller and adventure seeker he made his living in three different countries before landing in London where found the perfect place for him to create, where every corner breaths History. He finds communication his strongest asset, as he loves working in a team and learn from his peers.
