ABOUT THE FILM
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THE PRODUCERS
BEN SCHWARTZ - WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Ben is a creative filmmaker, producer, director, and editor with over 14 years of experience making short films that have received notable recognition. At 19 he sold his horror short film "Polaroid" to esteemed horror studio ALTER. He received an audience award at NFFTY and was accepted into Oscar Qualifying festivals such as SIFF. His most recent film "Abducted Anonymous", was an official selection at Boston Sci-Fi, the largest and most prestigious sci-fi film festival in the US.
DENIZ AKYUREK - PRODUCER
Deniz is a Turkish-American filmmaker based in Boston. His films have played at Academy Award qualifying festivals such as Flickers Rhode Island Int’l, Provincetown Int’l, and Chicago Int’l. They have played at top genre festivals such as Boston Underground, and prestigious youth festivals like NFFTY. His work was featured in Luna Collective Magazine’s 2020 art book Introspection, as well as the popular filmmaking magazine No Film School.
SPENCER STRICKLAND - CO-WRITER/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Spencer has been involved in all aspects of filmmaking: screenwriting, directing, casting, cinematography, and editing. He is working in the industry as a production assistant for companies such as A24 and Netflix. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in film production at Emerson College.
ESTIMATED BUDGET
CAST: $1,800
CREW: $2,000
CAMERA/ELECTRIC: $2,500
LOCATION PERMITS: $2,000
TRANSPORTATION: $1,000
PRODUCTION DESIGN: $1,000
CRAFTY: $750
By donating to the production of this film, you will be providing us with the resources necessary to finish the film. We have a strong pre-production plan in place, and our experience in filmmaking ensures we can adapt to any challenges that arise.
Your support not only helps fund this film but also fuels our passion for independent cinema, allowing us to create something truly special.