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MUSE the Film

A lonely painter's life is changed forever when he meets a girl who is beautiful... and dangerous.

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MUSE the Film

MUSE the Film

MUSE the Film

MUSE the Film

MUSE the Film

A lonely painter's life is changed forever when he meets a girl who is beautiful... and dangerous.

A lonely painter's life is changed forever when he meets a girl who is beautiful... and dangerous.

A lonely painter's life is changed forever when he meets a girl who is beautiful... and dangerous.

A lonely painter's life is changed forever when he meets a girl who is beautiful... and dangerous.

Josh Mills
Josh Mills
Josh Mills
Josh Mills
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$9,305 USD 119 backers
46% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Join the MUSE filmmaking team as we embark on our quest to create the next great independent horror / thriller feature film. By becoming a part of the project, you will get a taste of the movie making experience. It's our goal to involve you in each step of the process. You'll have access to concept art, page excerpts from the script, location photos and a chance to visit the set. In addition, you'll even get to weigh in on important decisions like casting and the way a character gets killed off in interactive Facebook postings! 


THE STORY

MUSE centers around Adam, a lonely frustrated artist living in a dilapidated loft who is barely making ends meet. Adam's too meek to ask the girl next door, Maria, out on a date. Nor can he stand up to his abusive landlord, Lance. Desperate for money, he agrees to do a "delivery" for a nefarious neighbor. While making the delivery, he finds a frail naked girl lying unconscious on the side of the road. Adam takes her in and nurses her back to health, but soon begins to realize that there's something very strange about her. In addition to being a mute, her movements are animal-like and her eyes seem hypnotic. The girl and Adam develop a bizarre affinity for one another, soon inspiring him to paint his most accomplished works, often using her as the focal point. His paintings are passionate, violent, terrifying and real. But his newfound fortune comes at a price. Like an overly protective dog, the Girl viciously and mercilessly kills anyone that gets too close to Adam. When Maria's life becomes in danger Adam must try and stop his new found friend, lover and muse.  




Making a great film is like crafting a watch. Every single gear, spring, screw and weight must work in perfect unison in order for everything to work. The MUSE team is such a unit. Hungry, passionate and experienced - there is not a team more suited for the task of delivering to you an indie horror / thriller like MUSE. 


JOHN BURR // WRITER + DIRECTOR

A horror-thriller enthusiast, John prefers dark, edgy material featuring complicated and unique protagonists. He has directed various genre pieces during his time at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, from the slasher-horror feature THE BEAST to the vampire thriller short SANCTUARY. As a dark, sexy, violent thriller, the tone and vision of Muse serves as an ideal project for his style and sensibility.

JOSH MILLS // PRODUCER

Josh Mills is an award winning Producer/Director who has over 15 years of production and finance experience in both film and television. He has worked on hit shows such as ABC’s IN JUSTICE, Comedy Central’s THREE SPIKES and the CBS Crime Drama THE UNIT. Josh has produced and directed several commercials and feature films including the feature documentary SUGAR WARS and feature film BROTHER’S KEEPER


AUSTIN SEPULVEDA // PRODUCER

Austin is an accomplished short film producer who hails from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, having worked on over 27 short films, documentary shorts, promotional videos and commercials, including a $110,000 short film starring FAST & THE FURIOUS star Michelle Rodriguez. He has worked at a variety of companies quickly being recognized as a valuable asset in story development, such as Robert Downey Jr.'s Team Downey (SHERLOCK HOLMES), Legendary Entertainment (THE DARK KNIGHT) and Skydance Productions (STAR TREK). 


MICHAEL SMIY // PRODUCER

Michael is a Producer/Director graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a specialty background in marketing and branding. He has been involved in numerous film projects, commercials and photo shoots. Michael has worked at International Creative Management Partners for representatives of directors such as Tom Hooper (LES MISÉRABLES) and Peter Weir (DEAD POET’S SOCIETY), Robert Zemeckis’s ImageMovers (FORREST GUMP) and Daniel Dubiecki’s The Allegiance Theater (JUNO).




You can learn more about her work on her official webpage, www.elleevansofficial.com


We will need Visual Effects (VFX) in order to enhance The Girl's movements and ravenous behavior. Our director, John Burr, subscribes to the philosophy of doing as much in camera (for real) as possible. After all, we're aiming to bring the most exciting and authentic experience to the viewer. But there are certain things you just can't do in real life. And moving at whiplash speeds is one of them. Almost all of the film will be done practically, but VFX we will be needed to really elevate some of the horror and supernatural qualities of the girl and the film. VFX are REALLY REALLY expensive, but the MUSE team will be calling in all the favors to get some of the industry's top VFX artists to help bring Muse to life. 


Where does the Indiegogo money fit in? Good question. We've budgeted our film to the last penny and with your help, we'll have every dollar we need. All of our campaign money will go directly toward VFX and nothing else, so you know exactly how your money is being spent. 


Have any questions? We'd be happy to answer them!





We know. You've backed a crowd-funded project before and that was the last you ever heard of it. So how do you know backing this project will actually lead to a finished film? Well for one, each one of us has made film content before. The filmmaking team has worked on over 75 films combined and knows how to get a film made. We have the infrastructure to produce the content and the funds we have raised thus far are for principal photography next month.


The USC School of Cinematic arts has trained us well and taught us both the business and art of filmmaking. We seek to uphold the proud tradition of those who came before us and we look forward to adding to the impressive array of titles that USC alumnus have been associated with.


The creative team behind MUSE has been hard at work making this film a reality and as we enter production, we look forward to adding more members of the MUSE family. The calendar below gives you an idea of what the schedule of the filming, completion and delivery of the final film looks like. 




We wanted to thank you for stopping at our campaign page. Whether you choose to contribute to MUSE or not, we'd love for you to join us on the journey of making this feature film. Stay up to date on our Facebook page listed below for production updates in the coming weeks. And be sure to share with your friends!


...And that's all there is to it!

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Get your feet wet

$5 USD
Come on in the water's fine. Get to know us more and really become a part of the getting the project made. We will post a public Thank You on our Facebook!
11 claimed

The Shoutout Package

$10 USD
Not only will you get a Facebook shoutout, you'll get a video message from our Director!
4 claimed

Now we're talking

$25 USD
Hey you're awesome! We'll send you a: - Digital copy of film. - 5 X 7 Picture of the cast and crew. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
19 claimed

The Screener Package

$35 USD
Your level of support is so greatly appreciated! Let us shower you with more MUSE gifts. - Blu-ray / DVD that includes BTS + Digital Copy. - 11x17 poster. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
6 claimed

The Billboard Package

$50 USD
Go big or go home, right? - Big 24x36 poster - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
6 claimed

The John Williams Package

$75 USD
Wow! Thanks. Let us give you your next Halloween playlist. With this package you'll get to enjoy the score of the film along with all the previous perks. - Digital Soundtrack - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
4 claimed

The Celebrity Package

$125 USD
Hey this could be worth something some day... - Signed poster with Director and stars. - MUSE exclusive T-shirt. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping. - Soundtrack - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
14 claimed

The IMDb Package

$250 USD
You really helped us get this film made. We will give you a Special Thanks credit and you'll forever be a part of the film! The internet says so. - Special Thanks Credit in the film. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
1 claimed

The Wall Art Package

$500 USD
Now this is a cool one. You'll get to take home one of only a few art pieces that we've commissioned for the film. - Movie Memorabilia Wall Art. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $30 for international shipping.
5 out of 25 of claimed

Red Carpet Package

$1,000 USD
We couldn't have done it without you!!! Please join us in our friends and family premiere and a dinner with director and producers. - Ticket to the premiere - Exclusive dinner with the Director and Producers - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Add $10 for international shipping.
1 out of 20 of claimed

The Star Package

$2,000 USD
Come and visit set for a day like the star you are. We will have your very own personalized director's chair waiting for you. You'll get an up close and personal look at how a film set runs and get to meet all of the actors and Director. - Set visit. - Personalized director's chair. - Meet and Greet with Cast and Director. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Travel and accommodations not included. Add $10 for international shipping.
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The Full Movie Package

$5,000 USD
You're such an integral part of making this movie. Let us give you the full movie experience. With this package you will get to work on a film set and receive a Boom Operator Credit giving you up close and personal access to the actors. - Boom Mic Job. - Set Visit. - Meet and Greet with Cast and Director. - Personalized director's chair. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Travel and accommodations not included. Add $10 for international shipping.
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The Sean Bean Package

$7,500 USD
This is the ultimate for any movie enthusiast. The Sean Bean package gets you a role in the movie. And we aren't talking about hiding you in the background. In Sean Bean style, your film debut will have the ultimate gratification of being killed on camera. - An acting role in the film . - Meet and Greet with Cast and Director. - A personalized director's chair. - Includes all previous non-limited perks. Travel and accommodations not included. Add $10 for international shipping.
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