The Story
A young insomniac battles the voices in her head as the world outside her apartment becomes a surreal dystopia.
Thank you so much for being here! We are a dedicated team of young filmmakers who care about one thing: creating immersive stories. Written and directed by the talented Meg Barlowe, the story of Nyla is an exciting and profound tale with striking visuals and compelling characters. We aim to push the boundaries of what indie filmmaking can produce, and we would love for you to join us on this project's journey!
The Team
Meg Barlowe - Director, Writer, Producer
Bryan Livaudais - Producer
Cast
Nyla - Liz Atwater
Phil - Christian Juru
Your Impact
This short film is an ambitious one, and we truly need your support to make it come to life. Firstly, it is important to us that we pay artists appropriately for their talent and hard work, so the majority of our budget will go toward compensating our indispensable crew. As with any film, we will also need to rent the proper lighting and camera equipment to be able to fully realize the Director's vision.
The story of Nyla is set in a dystopian world, and it will require a fair amount of special effects to pull off certain shots. We want to compensate our skillful VFX artist for his valuable time spent on these effects. Making a dystopian environment feel real and tangible on camera is a true challenge, and we will need to procure the proper locations and set pieces to make the setting feel authentic.
It is important to us that Nyla has a life beyond our own circles. We want the world to see it. Therefore, we are reserving a portion of our budget for film festival submissions. In total, we need at least $2,250 to make the film we are promising, and we greatly appreciate any support you are willing to give.
Perks
As a special thank you for your donation, we are pleased to offer several perk options to show our genuine gratitude!
$5 - Supporter: Thank you for supporting our project! Donors at this tier will receive a shoutout on the official Nyla Has Trouble Sleeping Instagram account.
$25 - Honorary Crew: You are a part of the team! Thank you! 75 donors at this tier will be invited to a private premiere with the cast and crew. Those who do not wish to come to the event will receive a digital link to view the film online for free. (Link will be available for a limited time.) The event will take place in Nashville, TN and you are responsible for your own transportation. Time and location tbd.
$50 - Film Junkie: You are truly a film lover. Donors at this tier will receive an official film poster personally signed by the writer/director Meg Barlowe!
$150 - Executive Producer: We cannot begin to express how much this donation means to us. 5 donors at this tier will receive an Executive Producer credit in the film credits and IMDB page.
If none of these tiers work for you, you are welcome to donate any amount you are comfortable with. We appreciate every dollar!
The Film Industry
The narrative film industry is a challenging landscape, and every production comes with inherent risks. But with rapid changes in technology and viewer habits, we believe that the industry is quickly diverting viewership from Hollywood productions toward more independent films. We think that projects like ours are poised to benefit immensely in this new indy-friendly environment.
Our cast and crew have several years of industry experience, and we have the ability to deliver the highest quality product. Not only for our backers, but for ourselves as well. Thank you for trusting in our work. We could not do it without your generous support.
Please Share
If you are not wanting to donate money at this time, that is totally okay!
But if you would like to contribute in some other way, you can help us out immensely by spreading the word and sharing our campaign on social media. This is an equally huge help, and we will be forever grateful for your sharing.
Thank you for being here and supporting us!