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In the Limelight - Short Film

How obsession and passion for one's art and work can lead to dramatic consequences.

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In the Limelight - Short Film

In the Limelight - Short Film

In the Limelight - Short Film

In the Limelight - Short Film

In the Limelight - Short Film

How obsession and passion for one's art and work can lead to dramatic consequences.

How obsession and passion for one's art and work can lead to dramatic consequences.

How obsession and passion for one's art and work can lead to dramatic consequences.

How obsession and passion for one's art and work can lead to dramatic consequences.

Melissa Belvedere
Melissa Belvedere
Melissa Belvedere
Melissa Belvedere
2 Campaigns |
London, United Kingdom
$4,726 USD $4,726 USD 53 backers
69% of $6,772 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
As film students and film lovers, we think about our careers in cinema 24/7… so, that made us wonder: what happens when we take our passions and ambitions too far? And how would we react if we were told that our dream careers were no longer attainable? This story explores how ambition and the desire for success can lead a person to commit unspeakable acts, and it does so through the framework of love and partnership—a love that only happens once in a lifetime.

 

Short Summary

Some time ago, Wilona Winters, a very well-known and talented contemporary dancer, made the difficult decision to step back from her career when her beloved husband and dance partner, Desmond, fell ill. Desmond’s recent passing means that Wilona has an opportunity to return to the stage. Her rushed comeback ultimately leads to a harsh confrontation with Wilona’s only daughter, Alice, who seeks answers regarding what really went on between her parents behind closed doors. Alice will go on an emotional journey as she learns more about her parents’ relationship—a relationship that, until now, she never really understood. The things that she discovers will be both beautiful and unsettling.

We will explore Wilona’s and Desmond’s world, a world full of love, passion and sacrifice, all for their art—an art that Alice has never been a part of.

 

The Plan

Even though the whole team envisions this film as a launching pad for the many future projects we have in store, this film will be the last project of our Master’s course here in London. We all want to challenge ourselves, do our best work and bring great talent to tell this story. It will be a dream come true. 

 

Where You Come In

Making a short film is both challenging and expensive. The team has gone through the script many times to ensure financial efficiency while working to make the story justice.

We are putting our own savings in this project but we still need your help. 

So, here is a breakdown of the Budget for you to understand how your support will contribute to our project:

 

Total Budget: £8,000

£1,800 -Equipment Rentals & Insurance 

In order to have the right look and visuals for this story we need to rent specific lenses for the camera we will use and a number of lighting equipment for the major scene in the short film. This represents one of the major costs of our production. We want to tell this story right, and this equipment will help us create the best visuals for our story and our characters’ journeys. 

£ 1,500 –Locations

The story of Wilona, Desmond, and Alice will take place in a classical theatre setting. But renting a theatre in London is no easy task and becomes expensive when filming for a few days. Your donations can help us get the appropriate location which will help us express the mood and shoot the scenes in the perfect way. 

£ 3,500 – Cast & Crew

At one point in our careers, we have all worked for free, but we think that we have reached the time for hard-working people to get paid fairly for their time and commitment. 

£500– Music & Post Production

Music will be an essential part of this story. Along with the actors’ performances, of course, it will underscore the relationship between the characters. 

We were lucky enough to land an amazingly talented post-production team that is willing to give their time and best work to our film.

£700– Food, Expenses & Transportation

We want to make the shooting days as pleasant as we can and that means food for the cast and crew and the one thing that keeps us all going on set: coffee.

 

The Team 

Natalia Piervincenzi - Director

Favorite Place: Movie Theatre

Born: Rome, Italy

Education: Dams – University of Roma Tre, Rome

MA in Directing at Met Film School, London

Favorite Filmmaker: Darren Aronofsky 

 

Daniele Tartacca - Cinematographer

Favorite Place: Any place by the sea and behind the camera

Born: Rome, Italy

Education: Dams – University of Roma Tre, Rome

BA Popular Music, University of Chichester

MA Cinematography, Met Film School

Favorite Filmmaker: Bernardo Bertolucci

 

Melissa Belvedere - Producer

Favorite Place: Boboli Gardens in Florence

Born: Florence, Italy

Education: Degree in Economics and Management at the University of Aberdeen, MA in Producing at Met Film School, London

Favorite Filmmaker: Christopher Nolan

 

Montana Twinem - Writer

Favorite Place: Wherever my friends and family are

Born: Cologne, Germany

Education: BA in Literature, Art, Media (University of Constance)

MA in Screenwriting (Met Film School)

Favorite Filmmaker: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

 

Rodrigo Narvaez Medina – Editor & Post Production Supervisor

Favorite Place: Chiapas, México

Born: Ciudad de México

Education: BA in Interactive Design in Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad De México

Favorite Filmmaker: The Coen Brothers

 

 

Past Works

 

Natalia Piervincenzi's Short Film Trailer - "4 Battiti"

 

Daniele Tartacca's Photography

 

 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are not able to make a donation, there are other ways you can help us:

Get the word out and make some noise about our campaign!

You can follow us on Instagram and share our journey: 

https://www.instagram.com/inthelimelightshortfilm/

Thank you for all your support!

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Personalized Thank You Card

Personalized Thank You Card

Currency Conversion $18 USD
£15 GBP
The director will send you a personalized and heartfelt thank you card for your support.
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  • Personalized Thank You Card
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
7 out of 100 of claimed
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Script, Thank You Card, Poster

Script, Thank You Card, Poster

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£30 GBP
The director and the writer of the short film will sign the script to show their appreciation for your support, along with a personalized Thank You card and the Film Poster.
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  • Film Poster
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
15 out of 50 of claimed
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Private Screening in London

Private Screening in London

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The team will offer a private screening of the short film that will take place in London, followed by a Q&A with the team. This would be a great chance to meet the people behind this project and for us to really thank you for your support! Travel and Accommodation​ not included.
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November 2019
5 out of 20 of claimed
Special Thanks Credit

Special Thanks Credit

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The claimers of this perk will have their name credited under the "Special Thanks" section of the film's end credits.
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Associate Producer Credit

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Executive Producer Credit

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The claimers of this wonderful perk will receive a single card Executive Producer credit at the end of the film. The single card credit is what everyone aspires to, so this your first chance!
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