Little Shadows Logline
After being hired to pen a horror movie about local Detroit urban legend nain rouge, Anna, a young screenwriter suffers from nightmares which come true. Convinced the curse is real, Anna must confront the legend in order to protect those she cares about.
Synopsis
While caring for her little sister Anna is hired to write a horror script about a Detroit urban legend. At the request of the production company she ventures into local Detroit abandoned landmarks with her ex-boyfriend on location scouts. Anna, already suffering from sleep deprivation due to her writing, begins to suffer from nightmares which seem to be coming true. Could this mean the curse of the nain rouge is real? When she dreams her little sister is the next target, Anna resolves to confront the legend.
That's all you get! If you want to know more about the story, if you want to know the ending, if you want to know the TWIST, you'll have to help us make this project happen!
Our Story
TRUART Pictures was started by University of Michigan film student Danni McClellan and named after her great-grandfather's silent movie company. Little Shadows is the scripted short directorial debut for Danni, but she is backed by some very talented and experienced crew, including Director of Photography Carl Ballou. All cast and crew reside in the Metro-Detroit area and are passionate about the filmmaking process.
Little Shadows is representative of what TRUART Pictures is all about - making dreams into reality by using the resources at hand. Detroit is an amazing resource for independent filmmakers in terms of talented people and amazing locations, both beautiful and destroyed. This project will be a true to all these aspects of the Detroit area.
What We Need & What You Get
With your oh so generous contributions, we will pay for:
- expendables: office supplies, printing, batteries, toilet paper, cups etc
- art department: wardrobe, SFX make-up supplies, props, locations
- rentals: any equipment rentals such as cameras, lighting, sound gear
- post-production: sound mixing, composing
And in return, you will receive a special thanks in the credits! The largest donations will receive a one of a kind prop used in the film and other special perks as well!