INVISIBLE DISCO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS RURAL, A SHORT FILM

Hello! My name is Blaire Sharman and I am an actor/writer/director and soon-to-be graduate of NYU Tisch with my BFA in drama. I am passionate about female-driven stories that truly prescribe to the notion of setting as a character - settings often influenced by my deep love of the outdoors. I am also the writer of Rural, a short film shooting in July in my hometown in Virginia! As a group of recent NYU graduates, the creative team and I are ecstatic to start the next phase of our lives as independent artists with this project. 

THE STORY

RURAL follows the story of Beth, a young woman grappling with her newfound bisexuality in conservative, rural Virginia while also navigating relationships and seeking self-acceptance. It is a story first and foremost about identity and finding support within oneself when those who are closest to you cannot offer it.  

We hope that by sharing this story, our audiences will be able to see themselves in these characters and experiences, and be reminded that anyone struggling to accept themselves is not alone. 

YOUR DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS...

1. Transportation for cast/crew from NYC to Virginia. 

2. Renting spaces for filming. 

3. Application fees for festival submissions. 

4. Compensation for cast/crew. 

WHAT YOU GET! 

Starting at $10 donations, you will be receiving perks such as behind the scenes photo albums, bloopers/making-of videos, early access to the film, an invitation to a special screening and Q&A with the cast, AND even producer credits! 

CAST AND CREW! 

Blaire Sharman, Actress - Writer - Producer (She/Her) 

Blaire Sharman is an actor, musician, and writer based in New York City. Due to her upbringing in Appalachia, Blaire's art (whether that be filmmaking or songwriting) is first and foremost inspired by a deep love of the outdoors. While pursuing her BFA in drama at NYU Tisch, she has trained at the Atlantic Acting School, Stonestreet Studios, and will finish at the Classical Studio. She is also the artistic director of the on-campus club "Shakespeare in the Square." Blaire's recent credits include: short film "Cake," portraying Hamlet for Braving the Bard theatre company, and "Theogeny" with One Year Lease theatre company. She is set to act in a series pilot filming this summer. 

Lizzy Walther, Actress (She/Her) 

Lizzy Walther is an Indiana born and raised multi-hyphenated artist currently based in New York City. She recently graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and received the 2021 Bevya Rosten Memorial Award for her writing. Lizzy is a storyteller dedicated to female driven, queer, open and honest narratives. Her past works include: short film "Before We Die," "A Farmer's Daughter," award winning feature film 75, and NYU's productions of A (New) Blood Wedding and How To Make Friends and Then Kill Them.

Matthew Szücs, Actor (He/Him) 

Matthew Szücs is an actor and photographer from the mountains of East Tennessee. He (just) graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama, training with the Atlantic Acting School and Stonestreet Studios. Some of Matthew's recent credits include: Atlantic Acting School's production of "Everybody," "The Tower Demos," and his short film, "Revenant." 

Amelia Annen, Director - Producer (She/Her) 

Amelia Annen is a writer, filmmaker, and comedian. She has a BFA in Drama and Minor in Creative Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is a co-founder of Invisible Disco and has had the honor to direct their two latest films, "Angel" and "Dinosaur Day." She has also written pieces for theatre, such as "This Feeling" and "Final Days of Jay and Birdie" premiering this fall at the Rogue Theatre Play Festival. She is absolutely thrilled to be directing "Rural" and is so excited to bring this story to the screen.

Lauren Montes, AD - Producer (She/Her) 

Lauren Montes is an actor, writer, director, and comedienne. She's originally from LA and currently resides in New York where she recently graduated from NYU. She has studied at Atlantic Acting School and NYU's Experimental Theatre Wing, and favorite roles include Emily in "Our Town" and the Maniac in "Accidental Death of an Anarchist." She is also Head Writer of Friends with Dad's Variety Sketch group, a member of National College Improv Tournament winners Pasadena Golf Improv, and has performed as a comic with Women Stand Up. She has written plays for festivals, directed in person and virtual performances, and is currently working on a few acting projects as well as writing a feature. 

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP! 

If you are unable to donate, you can also help immensely by spreading the word amongst your friends and sharing this indiegogo on social media! You can find us on instagram at @rural_film