The Story:
Elite mages run this world. They create potions and set the prices high to make profit, leaving average civilians struggling to keep up with the costs, with no other options. The potions are made to heal the sick and and help people - so why are they so unattainable?
MILAB Corp. is an organization run by a powerful mage. Her aim is to create a powerful potion to sell to the military. Her and her partner create two - one that transforms a subject into a super soldier and one that turns a subject into a shapeshifter. Unfortunately for her the test subjects escape.
Veronica is tasked with finding them and taking them to safe haven, away from the evil corporation. Her last save is a ten year old girl; Giselle. The two meet the owner of this so called safe haven; Sean, and Giselle doubts his motives.
As the story starts to unfold, Veronica sets off to reclaim her identity and power, Giselle enacts her revenge and Sean eats the consequences of his betrayal. It's hard to tell who are the "good guys" anymore but with the tensions of the civil war rising, someone needs to take the blame.
What the Project Needs:
The total goal for this project is $6,100 which will be broken up into 3 categories.
1. Crew Pay at $4,000: Paying the talented crew for their hard work and time on the project. With these funds, members of the crew will be payed for their time on set.
2. Talent Pay at $1,500: The lovely cast needs to be compensated as well! Their efforts in front of the camera will be appreciated and rewarded with this fund.
3. Set Dressing, Costumes, and Props at $600: Building the physical world and the visual style characters of the story is valuable to the final look of the project. This fund will help ensure it looks great!
You might be wondering...What about everything else? Catering, craft, MUA, equipment rental, etc? Good news! That money has already been raised through private networking. The hardworking cast and crew will be fed even though the fund doesn't show here.
Perks:
For donating to this project, you will get something in return. The more you give, the more you get. From a thank you credit at the end of the short to an invite to the final screening, check out the perks to donating.
If the full funding goal isn't met then the project will continue! The money will be sourced privately to ensure the project is completed. On a happier note: if the project earns more than its goal the extra funds will go towards extra perks for the cast/crew (such as a fun treat on set), and towards post produciton/distribution. All the funds raised will go towards this project.
Why This Project?
This story captures the elements of war and profit going hand in hand, and a young girl that is caught in the midst of it all. Monsters come in the form of greedy adults but who could ever hurt a child? The question comes up in the short film: "Are you a good guy or a bad guy?" There is no answer. No one is just good or just bad. In doing bad things, people will want revenge. In doing good things, the wrong people will take advantage. The story asks the question - what is the point of this cycle of wrath and pain?
I was inspired to write this story because I wanted to combine elements of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, my two favourite genres, into one action packed story. I wanted twists, I wanted big reveals and an ending no one expected. I also wanted a story with a strong message for viewers to walk away with. I did not write from experience, but I did write from the heart.