Greetings horror fans and movie buffs! My name is Dylan Wayne Lawrence. I am the creator and actor in the psychological short film, HELLo tHERE (aka Hell Here).

The film was inspired by my need to further expose the hate and toxicity that has plagued our world with fear. I'm talking about the fear created through racism, homophobia, senseless killings and the basic misunderstanding for one another as human beings. Because isn't that what we are all...human? It's the most basic thread that connects us together and yet somehow, a vast majority of society has forgotten it. 

It is truly horrifying (no pun intended) how much hatred consumes our daily lives and what better way to showcase this monstrosity, than through the medium produced to capitalize on fear itself, the horror genre. Seems pretty fitting doesn't it?

The greatest challenge our project will face revolves around the creation of our very own original monster. We aren't just cutting two holes in a sheet and calling it good. We're literally sculpting an entire creature from head to toe!

Think of cult-classic creatures like Alien, Predator, Jaws, Pumpkin Head or Jurassic Park. How disappointing would it have been if the big "monster reveal" came and some guy was dressed like Barney running around? Lame wouldn't even begin to cover it. 

Most Hollywood productions utilize CGI to bring to life their creative visions. Although this may be a more cost affective effect, nothing will ever look as authentic or terrifying as good ole practical effects.

My team and I are beyond fortunate to have secured one of the best FX Artists in the biz, David T. Woodruff (X-Men: First Class, Aliens vs Predator, The Thing). With his visionary talents and expertise, our creature could easily become the next cult-classic movie monster.

However, in order to make this creature right, it's important to reach our funding goals so there is no cut corners on the badass-ness that will be the "HELLo tHERE" creature. 

HELLo tHERE isn't your regular run-of-the-mill horror movies. The film is thought-provoking, emotive and geared towards creating such a visceral reaction when viewed, it not only broadens your horizons but incites change...change for a better world, change for a society where love is the answer and hate is a distant memory, because quite frankly, the truth doesn't always mean rainbows and sunshine. The truth can be a painful experience, but that shouldn't stop us from doing what's right. 

My team and I are making this movie because we've all been affected by the hatred, repression and misunderstanding of others. Our cast and crew represents a diverse collection of talented individuals who are all passionate about sharing this story with the world!

DIRECTOR - Ashley Eberbach is a multiple award-winning Director for her short films, Axiom and History of Made Up Things. She is owner of the multi-media company Burn One Productions, producing an array of music videos, shorts and feature films for clients all around the world. In her spare time, Ashley teaches film and photography to young children at the youth center Discover You in Compton, CA.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Sing Howe Yam is a multiple award-winning Cinematographer and has worked with A-List clients, such as, Juliette Lewis, Will Arnett, Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj. Currently, Sing is one of the main cinematographers for the Netflix Original Series, Flaked. 

PRODUCER / EDITOR - Reid Waterer is a multiple award-winning editor of trailers and TV advertising for movies and television shows, including Sully, The Hangover, Transparent, and Mama Mia!  He has also produced a series of successful LGBTQ short films, getting them seen in over 230 film festivals on 6 continents, and receiving over 8 million YouTube views.

FX ARTIST - David T. Woodruff is the monster mastermind. With over ten years of experience in the industry, David has worked on major Hollywood Blockbusters from X-Men First Class, Wolverine, Aliens vs. Predator, and The Thing. Currently, Mr. Woodruff is working on the new It Remake and Annabelle 2. 

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CREATOR / ACTOR - Raised in Alaska, Dylan spent his childhood performing in community theater. He is an award-winning artist for his role in the book adaption of New York Times Best-Seller The Box. His latest film, Bed Buddies has been screened (thus far) by 20+ film festivals in 10 different countries. Aside from acting, Dylan focuses his creative energy on writing and producing his own projects. 

CONCEPT ARTIST - Marianna Von Fedak is an illustrator and concept artist from Venezuela. She is a top graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design with a passion to create meaningful and conceptual artwork through the use of interesting shape language and color. 

ACTOR - Tamika Katon-Donegal is a New York native with a BFA in Theatre from the University of Southern California, and a member of ensemble Studio Theatre/LA. Some of her favorite Film and TV credits  include Doctor Strange, Godzilla, Newsroom and Agent Carter. Whenever not on set, Tamika teaches film performance at LA On Camera Training. 

ACTOR - Jessica Joan is a Humanitarian, poet and model of Asian, Filipino and Hawaiian decent.  She comes from a successful background in commercial / print (Walmart, Fiat, Coffee Bean) and has transitioned into the world of film. Aside from her creative pursuits, Jessica donates her time to various charities and feeding the homeless in soup kitchens throughout Los Angeles. 

A majority of our budget will go towards Production. The remainder of the funds will be split between Pre-Production, Post-Production, Monster FX and the IndieGoGo Service Fee. 

Pre - Production Costs (15%) 

• Concept Art, Campaign Video, Marketing, Insurance and Permits. 

Production Costs (40%)

• Film Equipment, Cast and Crew, Locations, Props, Wardrobe, Practical FX, and Craft Services.

Post - Production ( 25%)

• Editing, Sound Design, Color Correction, CGI and Festival Fees. 

Monster Creation (14%)

• ​Prosthetics, Elongated Limbs, Body Casts, Molds, Make Up and FX Supplies. 

IndieGoGo Fee (6%) 

• ​Service Fee charged to utilize campaign platform. 

Below are some the top perks you can receive for your generous donations! 

We completely understand not everyone is able to make cash donations.  Lets be real, times are hard (we wouldn't be utilizing this platform if money grew on trees).

Jokes aside,  word of mouth is just as beneficial of a donation and the power of your voice could really help our project reach it's funding goal. We would greatly appreciate any shares, posts, tweets, shout outs, articles or hashtags about our film. Just do it or else...(dun, dun, dun). 

We all have the power to create change. It's taken me nearly twenty years to realize this simple truth. I, myself, am a homosexual. I grew up in a very repressed and close-minded Alaskan town. If you didn't hunt or fish, you weren't a man.

My childhood was a constant battle ground for physical and verbal abuse. Everyday I was harassed for being gay...different. I was even tortured to believe that my sexuality made me a monster. This notion horrified me, so much that I built a room in my head with no walls or windows. I shut everyone out and practically suffocated, letting my fear control my existence.

My goal through storytelling is to create projects that reveal the harsh realities of life, but to also inspire hope to change those truths. I want to move people, make them laugh, cry, get angry and open their minds to new ideas and ways of thinking.

With your support and contributions, HELLo tHERE will undoubtedly do all these things and more. It will not only become a cult-classic in the horror realm, but become a true work of art that moves the world into a bigger and brighter future.