"Milo" is a contemporary coming-of-age film, centred around a 16-year-old boy, who happens to be autistic. It's the summer before college, and he is determined to demonstrate his independence, by spending a night away from home, but away from home is closer than you might think. However, when new friend Izzie joins him and suggests they go on an adventure, Milo experiences a night with a whole bunch of firsts. This film explores themes of friendship, adventure and self-discovery.
What's our film about?
Welcome to our campaign page for our short film ‘Milo’. Everyone deserves to see themselves represented on the big screen and after talking to people in the autistic community, they feel that positive representation is scarce. That’s what inspired us to create ‘Milo’, a film which follows an autistic 16-year-old on the cusp of adulthood as he prepares himself for the completely new experience of college. The film shows Milo putting himself out there, resulting in a night of firsts and adventure.
The Team
Our team all have a great deal of experience in their fields and have made a number of successful projects in the past, and we hope this will be our best project yet.
How you can help
For this film to be of the best possible quality, we need your support in order to fund it. In terms of costs, we have estimated that our film will cost at least £2000. This will go towards every possible cost, including actors, costumes, travel and locations. This will help us to enter the film festival circuit and get our film out there. Any contribution, however big or small, will be very much appreciated and as a token of our appreciation, you can receive a wide range of perks, from a signed postcard to being credited at the end of our film.
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Risks & Challenges
As with any project, there is the possibility that things could go wrong. Just the smallest circumstance, such as bad weather conditions, can affect the whole project. We aim to ensure that we are prepared for any eventuality or risk that may come our way, throughout the whole production journey. With preparation, determination and the support of our backers, we should be able to overcome any challenge that we face.
Other Ways You Can Help
Donations are greatly appreciated but you can also support us through our social media pages. There you will be able to follow our campaign through behind-the-scenes pictures and footage and a whole host of other exclusive materials. Feel free to share our campaign, as we want as wide a reach as possible in order to reach out beyond our demographic.
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