Through studying the solitary character of Frankie through a horror lens, the film will explore the themes of enduring pain and love. In an increasingly divided world, this film will hopefully be a reminder of forgiveness that shines a light on how we hold those closest to us.
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Making a film requires dedication (which we have!) and resources (which we have... less of). That's where you come in! We want to fully execute our vision as best as we can, which includes equipment, production design costs, costuming, and distribution fees. Furthermore, we want to ensure a safe, positive environment for a crew by providing them food on shoots.
Here is a breakdown of our budget:
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We truly can not make this movie without your support. To express our gratitude, we are working hard to create perks for you to enjoy, including:
- An exclusive sticker sheet
- A digital copy of the film
- An exclusive, digital behind-the-scenes zine
- A signed, physical copy of the script
- Signed, physical posters
- An Executive Producer credit
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Above: Poster for Specter. Design by Karlos Kuan.
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Above: Sticker Sheet for Specter. Design by Karlos Kuan.
More sneak peeks at the rewards will be coming soon! Donate now to get these awesome rewards now!
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Karlos Kuan | Writer/Director
Karlos Kuan is a comics creator, editor, and storyboard artist from Manila, Philippines.
Currently, Karlos is a senior pursuing a B.F.A. in Sequential Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design. He also works as the Associate Editor and Head of Social Media for Level Ground Comics, a grassroots publisher based in Savannah, GA dedicated to leveling the playing field between beginner and professional artists in the comics industry. During his time with LGC, Karlos has helped produce four publishing opportunities for over 60 up-and-coming artists. Eager to bring his collaborative and creative skills to the filmmaking medium, Karlos is excited to helm this project and create a movie that resonates with audiences.
Luc Piquette | Casting Director
Avril Niemann | Script Supervisor
Holly Jorgensen | Production Audio & Sound Designer
Jon Deckard | Composer
Yuuki Shimizu | Director of Photography
Yuuki Shimizu is a cinematographer originally from Tokyo, Japan.
Based in Savannah, Yuuki attends Savannah College of Art and Design as a senior majoring in Film and Television with a concentration in Cinematography. He can be found in his natural element, executing his creative vision on set of music videos, commercials, narratives, and even short documentaries. Yuuki is excited to work with a driven team to bring this story to life.
Madeliene Lathrop | 1st Assistant Camera
Fenn David | 2nd Assistant Camera
Phạm Lê Uyên Nghi | Gaffer
Olivia Graff | Key Grip
Ken Misaki | Co-Production Designer
Ken Misaki is a production designer from Tokyo, Japan.
From a very young age, Ken has interacted with both Western and Japanese culture which led him to craft a unique, versatile perspective on the world of production design. He started off his journey as a theater actor, a stage manager, a filmmaker, and now as a passionate production designer. Through all these experiences, Ken has found that each one expertly informs another, and is now eager to bring his perspective and creative outlook to this project.
Tess Tarses | Co-Production Designer
Tess Tarses is a Junior majoring in Production Design from Wilmington, North Carolina.
In addition to film sets, Tess is currently working towards stop motion fabrication. Tess finds inspiration from the mundane life, which is more spectacular than the first look we give it.
Caylie Reily | Art Director
Jules Cantwell | Set Dresser
Ari Young Sang | Make-Up Artist
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Even if you can not support our campaign monetarily, we still appreciate you taking the time to look through! Here are other ways that you could help:
- Spread the word! Share our campaign to family, friends, strangers, and everyone in between.
- Follow our Instagram page @specter.film
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