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A distant mother and daughter discover a terrible fate in the woods as they mend their broken relationship.
SYNOPSIS: Alone in a desolate forest, an estranged mother and daughter reflect upon their relationship until they discover they might not be alone after all.
HOLLOW is a completely original story and is an incredibly unique film within the Folk Horror genre. This upcoming short film focuses on themes such as Loss, Abandonment, The Fear of the Unknown, Mental Health and more.
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HOLLOW is a unique and original story within the Folk Horror genre and we're excited to bring our distinct style of suspense and fear to audiences around the world.
What Inspired HOLLOW?
Many other works of art have inspired the tone, atmosphere and story of the film we're creating. Some of these inspirations are:
THE RITUAL (2017) / THE EVIL DEAD (1981) / NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007) / ALIEN (1979) / THE WITCH (2015) / IT COMES AT NIGHT (2017) / A QUIET PLACE (2018) / IT FOLLOWS (2014) / THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019)
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The Characters of HOLLOW
Sophia:
Sophia is short-tempered and quick to anger. She is lonely and isolated, passing through life without making an impact. Sophia resents her daughter - Olivia - for leaving her when she was at her most vulnerable. Sophia is the mother of Olivia.
Our dream actor the cast for this role is Catherine Keener.
Olivia:
She is alienated from ordinary life after she rejected the trajectory of her life and dropped out of university. Olivia is low on self-esteem and confidence. She begrudgingly attempts to forge a new relationship with her over-protective mother - Sophia.
Our dream actor to cast for this role is Elle Fanning.
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The Location of HOLLOW
Witches, wendigos and werewolves are all around us - but not in our locations...we think!
There is only one location necessary for us to make this film - a forest.
However, we've made sacrifices to the Order of Strig, and we're currently organising our location.
We're currently in negotiations to shoot HOLLOW at Beacon Fell, Preston which you can see in the images below.
Here is the location of the forest - Beacon Fell.
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This location is a beautiful and expansive hill, littered with thousands of trees. In the day, Beacon Fell is a paradise to walk around and to behold the gorgeous and lush landscape.
At night - it's an eerie, labyrinthian maze of trees which span for miles, leaving you disorientated and lost. The perfect environment for something to lurk and stalk its prey.
This amazing location ensures that HOLLOW will have a very creepy and horrifying location with both stunning and terrifying visuals accompanying the Folk Horror tone and atmosphere of the narrative.
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We are Colossal Productions - an independent film production company based in the North West of England.
We create short, documentary and feature films that deliver compelling stories and memorable characters that stay with you forever. Filmmaking is our passion.
Our incredibly talented crew have worked on many successful films such as the emotional documentary film BREAKING BREAD (2019) and the amazing murder mystery feature film THE HANGED (Currently in Post-Production).
Meet the Crew of HOLLOW
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We understand that we are launching our crowdfunding campaign and producing this film during the current COVID-19 pandemic but we need your help!
Colossal Productions is an independent production company and, as such, doesn't have the financial backing and support that larger production companies do.
If you love films, Horror films or Folk Horror films - please donate and support this project.
We need art to help us through these turbulent times more than ever!
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We NEED your help, without funding from the public this film can't be made and the more money that we can raise, the better the film will be!
Your donations will go directly towards funding and helping us to produce HOLLOW.
Check out this spooky pie chart below to see how your donations will contribute to the film.
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What terrible fate or horrific enigma do our perks and rewards hold, you may ask? ...None!
We have many incredible perks on offer and we're very transparent about what you'll receive, you won't go insane trying to decipher what fantastic reward you'll be granted if you pledge to our campaign.
Our perks and rewards offer you a compelling insight into the entire production process of developing, producing and finishing this upcoming Folk Horror short film.
You don't have to be cursed with forbidden knowledge to know that the more money you donate and pledge to our campaign, the greater the rewards will be.
We've many brilliant rewards such as:
> A personalised video from the Director.
> The chance to become an Executive Producer of the film.
> A video tour of the sets and locations of the film.
> A downloadable original soundtrack of the film.
These are just some of the many awesome perks we have on offer if you donate to HOLLOW.
Check out the perks below and a more in-depth description about what you'll receive - how enticing!
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Perk #1 - AIMLESS WANDERER - £5.00
You are wondering around the forest with no sense of purpose or belonging - something calls you to the woods, but you're not sure what.
If you donate to this perk you will receive:
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NAME IN THE CREDITS – As a token of our everlasting gratitude you will receive your name in the end credits of the film.
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LINK TO THE FILM – You will receive a link to the short film HOLLOW when the entire post-production process has been finished.
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Perk #2 - LOST IN THE WOODS - £10.00
Your excursion to the woods was one of intent and intrigue but your fruitless endeavours have left you lost and misguided - however, are you alone?
If you donate to this perk you will receive:
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DESKTOP WALLPAPERS – Two downloadable wallpapers of HOLLOW (one with the logo and one without - both wallpapers are 1920 x 1080).
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PHONE WALLPAPERS – Two downloadable phone wallpapers of HOLLOW (one with the logo and one without - both wallpapers are 1248 x 2208).
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #3 - SACRIFICIAL LAMB - £15.00
You have been chosen as a necessary sacrifice to the Creature of the Grove, may your sacrifice act as penance for all of mankind's transgressions.
If you donate to this perk you will receive:
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POSTER DOWNLOAD – You will receive two downloadable posters of HOLLOW (one with the logo and one without - both posters are 3508 x 4961).
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SCREENPLAY DOWNLOAD – You will receive a PDF document containing the final draft of the screenplay for HOLLOW.
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #4 - STRIG INITIATE - £20.00
You have seen the scattered sigils and you want to become an initiate of a secret order that has existed for millennia. We will see if your dedication and resolve remains absolute.
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PERSONALISED VIDEO – You will receive a short HD video of the crew of HOLLOW thanking you for your donations. This will be personalised and customised for every backer (one short video of 1080p quality).
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #5 - STRIG MEMBER - £25.00
Congratulations, you have been inducted into the Order of Strig. This holy brotherhood is a place of worship and compassion. With the proper guidance and council, you could make a fine member.
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FILM BREAKDOWN VIDEO - You will receive a short HD video of the crew of HOLLOW talking about the process of making the story, characters and the film, diving deep into the behind the scenes (one short video of 1080p quality).
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #6 - STRIG LEADER - £35.00
You have risen through each objective and task set by the Order of Strig and you are ready to take your place as one of the Elder Council - this is a decision we do not take lightly.
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COMMENTARY TRACK – You will receive a HD download of HOLLOW featuring a commentary track from the Producer, Director and members of the crew.
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK – You will receive a private Soundcloud link of the original soundtrack composed for HOLLOW (all songs on the original soundtrack are audio files).
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #7 - CHILD OF THE FOREST - £50.00
Through numerous pledges and sacrifices, you have transcended and have become one with Gaia herself. The Order is honoured to have you as a member.
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SEE THE FILM BEFORE ANYONE ELSE – You will receive a link to the short film HOLLOW before anyone else. As soon as the film is finalised and completed you will receive the link a whole month before anyone else.
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BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOGRAPHY – You will receive a folder of downloadable images taken by our professional stills photographer of the filmmaking process of making HOLLOW.
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #8 - ADEPT HUNTER - £65.00
Your dedication and devotion is clear, as you have gone above and beyond with your duties and commitment to The Order. You are ready to become Marked and join the holy line.
PERSONALISED TOUR OF THE SET – You will receive a personalised downloadable HD video of the Producer and Director giving you a tour around the set of HOLLOW, showcasing the filmmaking process, the cast and the crew (one video of 1080p quality).
A BEHIND THE SCENES FILM – You will receive an exclusive downloadable HD video of the ‘Behind the Scenes’ of HOLLOW. Showcasing the crew throughout the pre-production, production and post-production of the short film. Including exclusive interviews with the crew and footage of the development of the short film (one video of 1080p quality).
ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #9 - MARKED ONE - £80.00
The Order has graced you with the life-changing honour of becoming Marked. This is an honour bestowed only to the best and most historic members of The Order - the brotherhood will remember you.
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ONLINE Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR – You will receive an online meeting with the Producer (Benjamin Fairhurst) and the Director (Callum Wilkins) to talk about the film and answer any questions you may have about the filmmaking process of HOLLOW.
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Perk #10 - STRZYGA - £100.00
We kneel at the sight of you, almighty one. Please take the sacrifices and the blood of the innocents as penance for our shortcomings and transgressions against you. We pledge our lives to you, oh' Strzyga.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT – You will receive an Executive Producer credit on the film and be credited on IMDb.
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ALL PREVIOUS PERK REWARDS – You'll also receive all of the rewards from the previous perk.
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Films and the teams working on them often run into risks and challenges, every production has them, whether it's an independent production or it's made in Hollywood.
Creating HOLLOW won't be an easy process but with the incredible team we have working on the project, we're sure that we can conquer any challenge that faces us, no matter how insurmountable they are.
However, the biggest challenge the production of HOLLOW faces is the current COVID-19 worldwide pandemic.
The crew are working in the safest environment possible. We are all working from home whenever possible. When we need to meet face to face we are making sure to wear masks, social distance and wash our hands regularly.
This attention and professionalism, in regards to COVID-19, is something that the crew of HOLLOW are enforcing on set when we begin shooting the film.
As much as we want to make the best film possible, we must place the safety of the cast and crew first.
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Our sacrifices have worked! The Order of Strig has blessed us with a fantastic social media presence - which you should follow.
Please follow our social media accounts on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with all of the amazing work we're doing on HOLLOW through pre-production, production and post-production.
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollow_cp/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/hollow_cp
If you are unable to donate to our crowdfunding campaign you can still support us by sharing our social media pages.
Every like, retweet and share helps to ensure that we reach our goal to make the best version of HOLLOW.
You can always message your friends, share our social media pages with your family and pledge to the Order of Strig to spread the awareness of HOLLOW throughout the world.
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Thank you for looking through our Indiegogo campaign, we hope that this upcoming Folk Horror film is of interest to you and you choose to donate.
However, if you can't donate there are still plenty of ways to support our film.
Please share, retweet and spread the word of our film to everyone and anyone you know who may be interested.
We can't wait to bring the nightmarish horrors of HOLLOW to the world in 2021...