Logline

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a teenage boy coming to terms with his newly private and sheltered world finds that his life no longer makes sense.

Short Summary

My name is Starla Blatcher and I'm the writer and director of this short film. This film is so important because this pandemic will be in history books, everybody will remember what it felt like to be living during this time period. I think it's interesting to think about how this pandemic will be effecting the youth and how to live life to the fullest when we're living in such a strange time.

I want to show the fear and how it feels to adjust and find a new normal. The term nodus tollens means losing yourself when you thought you had an idea about where life was going and it's something everybody can relate to at this time.

Contributors will be helping with keeping the film set safe and give the crew the opportunity to create a beautifully cinematic film. By donating to this campaign, you will be providing:

• Masks for the all the actors and crew involved.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our long days on set.
• Renting a location to film at.
• Props to allow the set to come together.
• Extra equipment we need to film what the crew and I have envisioned.

Budget & Perks

Our goal for filming is $2,000. We are looking to create a happy, safe, and creative environment for the cast and crew, while also creating a beautiful film. With your help, we can allow that to happen.

• The AirBnB we are hoping to get for filming the interior scenes (this is during the span of renting the location for four days) is $480.00.
• The estimate for the props we need to buy adds up to around $200.00.
• Customized masks for our cast and crew is $260.00.
• Meals for the cast and crew will be estimated to be around $300.00.
• Extra costs for lighting, sound, and other equipment we need for shooting is estimated to be around $760.00.

But you won't be just donating money to our short! You can the opportunity to invest in perks, which are gifts you can have delivered right to your home. Take it as a thank for from us to giving us a helping hand! These gifts include:

• $20 for a Nodus Tollens poster.
• $20 for Nodus Tollens inspired art poster.
• $40 for a customized, Nodus Tollens mask.
• $50 for BOTH a Nodus Tollens customized mask & poster.
• $250 to be an Associate Producer.
• $500 to be an Executive Producer.

Being an Associate Producer allows you to be mentioned in the credits, ALL gifts included, a shoutout on our social media page, and our sincerest appreciation.

Being an Executive Producer allows you to be mentioned in the credits (with your own title card), a shoutout on our social media page, ALL gifts included, a signed script from the cast and crew, and our sincerest appreciation.

We understand that not everybody is able to contribute money at this time and that's okay. Another great way to help is sharing on your social media page and telling your friends and family about the film. We are excited to see what unfolds and we thank you for whatever you can do to help!

Team

Starla Blatcher (Writer & Director)

Starla Blatcher is a screenwriter, editor, and an undergraduate at Rutgers University–Camden. She has written a coming of age, full length feature, titled Pisces and a one-act play performed at Rutgers University titled "The Dinner". Starla was also an intern at All Ages Productions in Philadelphia, where she learned many of the ins and outs of the filmmaking world.

Matt Fulton (Producer)

Matt Fulton is an independent writer and filmmaker with a B.A. in English and Political Science from Rutgers University–Camden. He is the author of the Active Measures series of spy thrillers; "The Walk", a one-act play which tells the untold true story of Howard Unruh and America’s first mass shooting; and "Hosanna", a short horror film currently in production about a youth pastor confronting a crisis of faith.

Sean Crowley (Director of Photography)

Sean Crowley is a cinematographer, editor, and content creator from New Jersey. His previous work includes projects ranging from narrative and advertising to filming a web series documenting local firefighters called Into the Smoke.

Sam Paulson (Sound Designer)

Sam Paulson is a composer and audio producer. They have a B.A. in Music Technology and Digital Studies from Rutgers University–Camden. They like making podcasts, listening to bugs, and interviewing neighborhood squirrels.

Mike Groves (Lighting Designer)

Throughout his career, Mike Groves has helped produce and DP several sci-fi genre short films. GOOGAAS premiered at the Hiway Theater in December 2018, RUSHES premiered at the sold-out Philadelphia Film Showcase in January 2019. LEFT BEHIND was nominated for the Best Cinematography award and won the Best Student Award at 72 Film Fest 2020. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Filmmaking at Montclair State University.

Brad Wyllner (Editor)

Brad Wyllner is a cinematographer, camera operator, drone operator, and editor specializing in event media and video production. Brad's skills as a steady cam and drone operator bring a dynamic visual presence to his cinematography. Brad has recently extended his work into the commercial field and looks to establish a permanent career in video production.

Alexa Nieves (Production Assistant)

Alexa Nieves is a filmmaking major at Rutgers University–Camden. So far, her experience is limited to school projects and no independent projects. She has worked on short films for classes and has recently helped write a script with Starla for a voting initiative project called Project 555 at Rutgers Camden.

Ranielle Rudica (Production Assistant)

Ranielle Rudica is a film and digital studies student at Rutgers University–Camden. Her speciality lies in video editing and graphic design, and she's currently putting those skills to use through an editing commission and as PR of Rutgers University Photography Club. She hopes to be involved in more projects and get started on her own ideas!

Other Ways You Can Help

Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:

• If you do not have the money to contribute, that's okay! Please share to your social media platform and spread the word and give us a follow on Instagram at: @nt_short. You can also follow us and watch our filming process!
• Poster & art can be seen below: