RISING TIDES is a love story from a slasher movie point of view. It centers on two ex-lovers who are at odds with one another during a secluded lake house retreat with their estranged group of friends. When a masked killer starts picking people off one by one, the two must decide whether to rekindle their flame or lose each other forever.
In short, if you love slashers, you'll love this drama. If you love dramas, you'll love this slasher.
The Project
Two friends - Jeff West, Jr. (writer/director) and Adrian Testolin (producer) - on an experimental journey: complete a feature film in 2 weeks. That's right. 2 weeks to write, prep, cast, lock locations, shop, rehearse AND complete principal photography!
Not only that, the film itself had to be bold. We couldn't rely on the spectacle of action or special effects, so we set out to do the impossible: take a typical slasher where a bunch of kids go into the woods only to get hacked up by a masked serial killer and make it meaningful. We wanted to tell a good, dramatic story with characters that connect. We wanted the film to resonate and stand for something that matters.
Funny thing is... We actually succeeded!
The Campaign
While the footage turned out beautifully with incredible performances, the expedited shooting process forced certain sacrifices to be made. So, our plan is as follows:
---WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU---
We have constructed a plan to get the entire cast and crew back together to shoot newly-written material that will bring more depth to the story and characters. This entails travel expenses, equipment rental, paying cast and crew, catering, etc.
The funds we raise will also go towards finishing post-production: coloring, sound mixing, visual FX cleanup, scoring and all the other bells and whistles that give a film its final touches. They will also cover submission fees to film festivals and help us generate marketing and promotional material.
---WHAT YOU GET FROM US---
While we are offering the traditional perks (a copy of the film, a signed poster, your name in the "special thanks" credits, etc.), we want to make this film as special an experience for you as it is for us.
Want the killer's knife or the main character's secret journal? It's yours! Want to hang out with us on set and have a featured role in the film? Come on down! How about dinner and a private screening with the cast and director? Join us! Want to be an "Executive Producer" on a feature film? Now is your chance!
The Impact
Making this film was an amazing experience for everyone involved. What was meant to be a fun little horror movie evolved into something bigger that is the collaborative effort of a creative group of people that became a lifelong family over just a few days.
Our hope is that this familial bond extends to the audience. We are huge horror fans and lovingly embrace the tropes of the genre, but we feel like we have tapped into something real here. There is a message within the story that is worth sharing. Please help us share it.
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