LOGLINE- When young father-to-be Lewis Bork is inflicted with the ability to turn into a house by the witch-like housekeeper Mrs. Crowley, his life (and body) are forever altered... 

• We are a collective of young and ambitious student filmmakers in the Denver Area who are looking to tell a creepy, yet heartfelt story. "WEREHOUSE" may be an homage to some of our favorite "darker" filmmakers like John Carpenter or David Cronenberg, but it also deals with prescient themes such as new Fatherhood, Housing Security, and the sacrifices we make for our families.
• This film is the most ambitious project any of us has tackled before. Filmmaking is expensive at any level, but even more in the micro-budget, independent filmmaking world we operate in. We have independently raised over half of our initial intended goal through our own hard work and sacrifices. 
• Contributors will help us achieve and can take pride in supporting our vision in delivering you a film that is made with the utmost integrity and quality, while challenging ourselves as burgeoning, extremely talented young filmmakers! Your donations will help us secure locations, properly feed our crew to keep them motivated and healthy, put prosthetic work on screen (and our actors) that is feature-film quality, and keep the film alive and running after post-production for a festival run! 

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Travis Ketelsleger as... Lewis Bork - Our main character. He’s spent his life working construction. Rugged and strong. While loving and hard-working, his priorities are misaligned and his immaturity gets the better of him. He’s feeling the stress of a daughter less than a month away, and the looming threat of being evicted from his apartment for falling behind on rent. But Lewis’s life (and body) are about to be forever altered when he accepts a job from his boss at the supposedly haunted Crowley House.

Sophie Matic as... Cora Bork - Lewis’s pregnant wife. Radiant and playful. Her aura is that of a soft-baked cookie. She’s stuck by Lewis through thick and thin, but she needs him to step up beyond what he’s shown her with their child about to enter the world. This is his last shot.

Laura Lounge as... Mrs. Crowley - A bloated, balding, rotten-toothed, boil-infested, veiled woman who “feeds” The Crowley House. In her human life, her name was Alexandria Crowley. But when a ritual to save her daughter went awry, her husband was killed, and she left miserably deformed. While terrifying in form and presence, there is something underneath her subtextually that reads as pain more than malice.

• Co-Director/Writer: Nick Shaw has known from a young age that he wanted to be a filmmaker. Hailing from the New England region, Nick moved to Colorado in 2019 to pursue a degree in writing/directing at the Colorado Film School. A proven leader on set and an avid cinephile, Nick brings a combination of real world, blue collar experience along with a thoughtful and artistic approach to the film world. He has directed two short films to date, YOWZA! and OH SH!T Some of influences include David Fincher, Akira Kurosawa, Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, and Paul Thomas Anderson.
• Co-Director/Writer: David LoCascio is a classically trained actor and writer born and raised in Colorado. He has been acting since the age of 13 and has been featured in numerous TV and film projects. He has acted in well-known shows such as General Hospital and Trigger-happy TV and commercials for Budweiser and  the Colorado Lottery. You can also find him in indie films, such as Spotless.  He uses his acting experience to his advantage while he now pursues writing and directing.  He has written many short films and won three awards for best writing in Straight-to-Video, Wingman, and You can’t say that word Bob. He also has two published poems including the editor’s choice for best poem for Definition of a Woman.
• Producer: Sarah Mals traded the Appalachian Mountains for the Rockies which has allowed her to pursue her passion in film.  Sarah found her niche within the producing world and enjoys managing and uniting a team of creative individuals to achieve a product that everyone can be proud of.  Her most recent short film, ARI, was a finalist in CCA's Cinematic Arts Department's fall student show.  Her strength, determination, and interpersonal skills enhance any project and its essential members of both cast and crew.
• Director of Photography: Daniel de Koning is a highly collaborative and ambitious DP with a strong foundation in lighting and camera work. With six years of experience in the filmmaking industry, he has honed his craft on a range of projects, from short films to a feature film, bringing a sharp eye for composition and a deep understanding of cinematic lighting to every set. A graduate of Colorado College with a BA in Film and Media, Daniel further refined his technical expertise at the Community College of Aurora’s film program. WEREHOUSE presents a fantastic opportunity for Daniel as the frantic and frankly horrific visuals ahead are both a delight to the senses and challenging to create. Using his intricate knowledge of lighting design, Daniel intends to craft WEREHOUSE into the delicious and devious Body Horror it so wants to be!

• LAURA LOUNGE (Mrs. Crowley) - She is an international performing artist, assisting the composition of story as an Actor, Director, and Producer for the stage and screen. She has over 25 years experience and proud Alumnus of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the Royal Birmingham Conseravoire, the College of Charleston, and the late Colorado Film School. LOUNGE is the executive director of meatSPACE Theatre Company and Mission Control Films, a Colorado-based production company. Mission Control Films believes in ethical environmental practices and fostering a space for creation where artists can thrive, by producing films Orbiting the Human Experience. 

• AUSTIN PREISTER (our prosthetics and special effects master) - He has been doing makeup and sfx for the better part of 16 years.  He's always had an appreciation for the independent film community, and has assisted in award winning short films and music videos such as Terraform and Days of Thunder.  He specializes in creature and injury makeup.  In his spare time he can found in the mountains, caves, on a rock wall. Instagram: @prostheciafx

• ANTHONY COZZA (our soundscape artist) - Born and raised in Colorado, Anthony began his music journey 12 years ago in metal and prog rock bands. Going on to perform over 150 shows and doing a short tour in Singapore. During that time he developed an interest in composing musical soundscapes that take the listener on a journey. Anthony makes use of both conventional and homemade instruments in his compositions that create a unique sonic palette. Aiming to write memorable and emotional music with a unique sonic character that blends modern and contemporary sounds. This composition method has proven itself very successful in composing music for film. With over a dozen film credits since 2024 and awards for his work in the horror film genre, Anthony continues to develop his sonic career with further instrument experimentation and film compositions on the way

We are asking for $5,000 to cover the bulk of our production costs.  This is a practical and special effects heavy project with a decent sized crew.  We have broken down the costs for each of these departments and even if we don't reach our intended goal, all money earned will still be put towards these necessary items for our short film.