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Stadonida

A student short film about the impending climate crisis.

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Stadonida

Stadonida

Stadonida

Stadonida

Stadonida

A student short film about the impending climate crisis.

A student short film about the impending climate crisis.

A student short film about the impending climate crisis.

A student short film about the impending climate crisis.

Mary Benedict
Mary Benedict
Mary Benedict
Mary Benedict
1 Campaign |
Washington, United States
$250 USD 4 backers
8% of $2,970 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

Hello, my name is Mary Benedict. I'm an award-winning student filmmaker who attends American University in Washington, D.C. I am trying to make a film that will do two things:

  • Act as a short piece eligible for festival circuit runs within the next year, and
  • as a watchable pitch when I attempt to sell my TV series down the road. 

What We Need

Let me break it down for you folks in more detail:

  • The space I need to rent (the Facquier History Museum at the Old Jail in Warrenton, VA) is $600 alone.
  • Even paying my cast and crew at the absolute minimum rate, I will need $800.
  • One of the actresses must be flown in from Atlanta, which will be another $350. She is absolutely necessary for this piece to be successful. 
  • I will be hosting this actress in my studio apartment for the weekend. This will require grocery expenses I would not normally have. A $70 grocery budget would make a big difference.
  • To create the mise en scène (snotty film major term for "general vibe") of a dystopian sci-fi Western, I need entirely original costumes and props. This will require a budget of about $1000. 
  • Warrenton is quite a distance from D.C., and we will require two vehicles to get everyone there. $150 for gas to and from will be needed. 

The Impact

This is a short film directed by a student female director. The cast and crew are predominantly female-identifying, and largely POC. The story is about people from marginalized communities trying to survive an apocalyptic post-climate disaster world. Themes of faith, justice, intersectional feminism, antiracism and pro-immigration are prevalent. 

Risks & Challenges

  • Obviously, I'm asking for a lot of money for an eight-minute piece. The chances of me raising enough to hit every point on the checklist is low. I am not interested in making this film unless it is up to my very high standards. If I fail to meet the quota, I will simply try again. 
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