INVITED IN - A brief synopsis.....
Invited In centers around an anxious and timid freshman named Annie, who finds herself mid pandemic realizing how isolated she has been her whole life. The feeling is heightened because of the pandemic which forces her to get out of her comfort zone and connect with someone. She makes her first “real” friend through social media with Emmy, the bright and “genuine” lifestyle influencer over Zooms until Annie is exposed to how artificial online friendships can be.
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Themes of the film
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Directors Statement
It's been hard to be honest with myself and how I've been feeling or dealing with the pandemic.
I felt this immediate need (and still do) to connect during the past year. Every social hangout (online or in-person) felt like a balancing act of comfort and hyper-aware anxiety. In those moments I felt desperate that every hangout was "THE ONE". I was craving human connection. On the other end, I would find moments when I didn't want to connect at all and bask in the growth of being comfortable with being alone. A huge part of this anxiety stemmed from how I was presenting myself online, I could feel how inauthentic I was being. It's all a facade, and we all know it's a facade. Yet I was desperate to keep up with the perception of being social, trendy, and 'normal' despite how empty I was feeling. The two main characters in this film represent that dichotomy that swung like a pendulum.
I want you to take a moment and really think about how important connection has been for you this past year? How have you connected with people? Virtually? In-person? Chatting? Have you taken the time to connect with yourself? What have you learned about the importance of human connection when we have adapted to isolation in so many different forms?
I believe human connection is the very reason why I love creating and telling stories. It is also the very thing that has brought me comfort during this year where we have become accustomed to social distancing, quarantining, and isolating. Human connection is an important gift that we shouldn't take for granted and serves us all from joy to understanding.
WOMEN DRIVEN TEAM
The film is spearheaded and led by three ambitious women. The ENTIRE cast will be women. The main crew will be women. THE POINT IS. WOMEN CAN ALSO MAKE AMAZING FILMS AND IT IS TIME FOR THE INDUSTRY CULTURE TO CHANGE.
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This is where YOU come in!
To see our vision come to life, we need financial support. Here's a look at where your contribution will go.
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Risks
To film safely during COVID-19, our team has employed a COVID-19 Supervisor who will ensure face masks are worn at all times, and temperatures will be monitored throughout. A supervisor will ensure surfaces are disinfected frequently before and after the shoot, and hand sanitizers are available. Camera equipment, lights, and grip equipment will only be touched by the person operating it, and makeup will be handled independently.
Other Ways You Can Help
Some people can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:
Any additional donation will go directly back into the creation of the film via post-production, film festival submissions. We will be posting in the updates section so feel free to stay up to date!
WE INVITE YOU TO COME AND JOIN THIS PROJECT SO WE CAN BRING THIS STORY TO LIFE.
