Short Summary
The Attic is a story about guilt and forgiveness. Ever since her mother mysteriously disappeared on her 15th birthday, things haven’t been the same for Ellie and her father. Now a year has passed, and it is Ellie’s 16th birthday. Home alone with nobody to celebrate her birthday with, Ellie discovers a mysterious music box in her attic. What is then unleashed will test the bond between Ellie and her father, and through it, they will realize that all they have is each other…
What We Need
Filmmaking is an art, but it's an expensive art.
All the contributions go to our budget. Which includes locations, food, permits, equipments, etc.
The Impact
With this project, not only do we want to showcase our talents as filmmakers, but more importantly, we want to produce a film that is high in quality and incredibly entertaining. As a horror movie, we usually measure our success based on whether or not it is scary. However, in our case, the story focuses on the characters and their emotional struggles, just as much as the scares. What we are trying to do is create a scary story that has a heart. This may sound cliché, but we are striving for it with all our ambition and sincerity. And through it, we hope that we can create something that is unique and interesting for the audience.
The truth is, filmmaking is a privilege, and in reality, only a few people ever get this opportunity. However, while we still are trying to prove our right to be filmmakers, we also understand how lucky we are to be in this position that we are in. This film isn’t just the first step towards our dream; this is already part of that dream. All we can do is go at this project with everything we have. And in many ways, your support will go a long way.
A successful film is not just for us. It is an affirmation for those who supported us, the people who enjoyed our work, the people who we looked up to, the people who made our lives as amazing as it has been. The future is too hard to predict, but we hope that we can be in a position to make you all proud in the near future.
Other Ways You Can Help
Spread the word! Tell your family and friends!
Who we are:
Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Director)
Born to a family of scientific background, Tsubasa Yamaguchi (not related to Kristi) curiously found himself interested in movies at a young age, and began making movies when he was 14. He took a detour from filmmaking during his college years, studying Cognitive Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, but returned as a well-rounded individual with a greater passion and appreciation for filmmaking. He is currently a graduate directing student at Chapman University, creating works such as the dark comedy Valentine’s Day and the silent film A Flower Story. He is greatly influenced by his Japanese background and is a big time fan of Asian horror cinema.
Joshua Sustache (Producer)
Born in Connecticut, but raised in the Island of Puerto Rico, Joshua is a film lover. Graduated of the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, he took a radical change and is pursuing a MFA in Producing for TV and Film. He believes that the best stories are the complicated ones told in a simple manner for everyone to understand and identify with.
Naomi Digby (Cinematographer)
Naomi graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston with a BFA in 2008. after graduating, she spent nearly two years working at HSI Productions in Los Angeles, specializing in music video and commercial production, before jumping into cinematography. She is now in pursuit of a MFA in Cinematography at Chapman.
Coletta Preacely-García (Writer)
Coletta is a multitalented writer. She is currently a screenwriting major at Chapman University and writer of The Chameleon, a short film. She is also a freelance writer for the Examiner.com, and was a feature writer for Mwari magazine. She is also a published writer of numerous short stories such as The Longest Night, The Wait and The Last Worthless Evening.
