ABOUT THE PROJECT
Interstellar impressionist painter, Rodney, seeks out swirling galaxies and colorful clusters of stars and captures the vastness of our universe in his artwork with the aid of his AI co-pilot, Alice, as they talk about art and humanity.
Your Contribution to PORTRAIT OF A UNIVERSE Short Film is meaningful in these critical ways:
- Leveraging Virtual Production technology from Rochester Institute of Technology in hopes of exposing and inspiring Erie creatives to adopt emerging film and media technologies.
- Helping to build a COVID-safe set, pay our cast and crew, and secure equipment and insurance.
- Joining a community of people who believe in creating change the best way we know how: Storytelling.
- In these unprecedented times, as technology and AI advances faster and faster, we hope to uplift our viewers and remind them what it means to be human through this heartfelt short film.
- Get us through the finishing line with a complete edit for 2022/2023 festivals.
FAST FACTS:
- Shooting for the film is scheduled for April, post-production throughout Summer 2022
- Festival distribution plans include major cultural platforms such as Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and other big-name festivals garnering recognition for Oddity and the film community of Erie, PA.
- Keep scrolling to learn more about our out of this world creative team and our vision for the film
OUR CREATIVE VISION
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OUR CREATIVE TEAM
Following Oddity Productions' last major film, Alexander the Brain, taking us back to the late 19th Century with a thrilling display of bare-knuckle boxing, we have teamed up with the Rochester Institute of Technology and Penn State Behrend. This powerhouse partnership brings together ambitious and talented filmmakers, 3D designers, motion picture engineers, and artists together onto one creative ship, ready to blast off to new frontiers with the power of virtual production.
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Where does the money go?
Cast & Crew payment - talented, hardworking artists deserve to be paid for their work.
Set Fabrication - To capture this interstellar moment, in conjunction with our virtual production, we will need to create the onboard environment of our protagonist's ship.
COVID-related fees - WE WANT EVERYONE SAFE! Filmmaking during this time is not impossible, but it comes with an extra cost for safety.
Food and crafty - We want everyone working at their best. And there's nothing like a balanced breakfast, snacks in between, and healthy lunch to make the cast and crew happy and ready to give their best.
Additional production cost - Insurance, extras, and reserved funds for any surprises.
With this short film, similar to the mind of an impressionist painter, we hope to capture a moment to share with all of you. Help us give you an amazing piece of cinema that you will be proud to say you made possible!
Note: Donations of $25 and up will also provide access to an early screening.
Thank you!
~ The PORTRAIT OF A UNIVERSE Team