OUR CAMPAIGN

WRENCHED is a short film that has been in development since November 2016, and is now almost ready to shoot.

We are a group of young filmmakers from all over the UK, working within the Film and TV Industry, whilst also trying to make projects of our own in any spare time afforded to us. 

We are extremely passionate about this project  and believe we can make a visually arresting, entertaining but also socially relevant short film. Up to this point, the project is entirely self-funded. For this reason, this fundraising campaign is vital for us as, without your help, all our hard work will be futile and we simply won’t be able to realise our vision and make this film. 

Please read further to find out more about where exactly your contribution will be going, the impact that your contributions will have and the challenges we face on the way to achieving our goal.

THE STORY

Our protagonists, Sam and Alex, are a couple on their holidays in Italy. En route to the airport to return home, they suffer a flat tyre and are forced to pull over. Stuck in the middle of nowhere at night, tensions begin to rise as Sam is adamant he can change the tyre despite not having a clue how to do so.

The appearance of a strange figure tests their relationship to its limit, as Sam’s insecurities shine through and his sense of masculinity rapidly dissipates.

WRENCHED is a suspenseful black comedy about male insecurity, the shift in the traditional notion of “manliness” in contemporary society and how quickly things can escalate in young relationships.

ATMOSPHERE

We intend to create a feeling of suspense by drawing on some of the stylistic choices in both horror and dark thriller films, as well momentarily delving into Sam’s thoughts to create a fantasy element. We believe this juxtaposition of horror and fantasy will raise the tension and thrill the audience, whilst simultaneously creating a darkly comic tone.

WHERE YOUR MONEY WILL GO

LOCATION –. We have found the perfect location for our project. Located a few miles outside of Croydon, on a driveway leading to a farm lined with tall European looking pine trees. This is massive for us and makes up 35% of our entire budget.

LEFT HAND DRIVE CAR – For authenticity we need a left-hand drive car. Unsurprisingly these are not all too common in the UK and therefore they don’t come cheap.

CAMERA HIRE – The industry is busy right now so the rental houses’ shelves are almost empty. This makes it harder for a no-budget short film strike a deal. We are hoping to shoot on an Arri Alexa Mini, please help us to pay for this incredible camera

FESTIVALS – We would love this short to be seen by as many people as possible and to get industry recognition along the way. The best way for that to happen is with Film Festival selection. Unfortunately, application fees are standard.

CATERING – Properly feeding our hardworking crew, most of whom work for free, is essential. In fact, when on set it’s the most essential thing there is. Help us to keep our crew happy as we work through the night.

THE TEAM

JONNY RUFF – Writer & Director

Jonny Ruff is an award-winning director based in London. He graduated from the University for the Creative Arts in 2011 with a BA in Film Production. His latest short film, HEAVY WEIGHT, was officially selected for BFI Flare London LGBT Film Festival 2017, London Short Film Festival 2017, won BEST of FEST at the New Renaissance Film Festival and was part of the BFI and British Council’s #FiveFilms4Freedom; a global LGBT campaign. HEAVY WEIGHT, continues to find a home on the international festival circuit. His previous films GENESIS (2013) and FROM THE WESTBANHOF (2011) were also selected for acknowledged short film festivals. Jonny has worked at Working Title Films for the last four years, originally starting as a runner on their coveted Action! Program in 2013. Over the past two and ahalf years has been directing and producing digital content on their film and TV projects, allowing him to spend time on set, and be a part of, many of their acclaimed films.  

LEE THOMAS - Director of Photography

Lee Thomas is a London-based Director of Photography specialising in TV commercials, narrative, music videos, promos and aerial cinematography. His style of camera and lighting varies depending on each individual project’s needs and the director/s’ vision. Since graduating from Bournemouth Film school, Lee has shot primarily in the UK, but his work has taken him all across Europe and worldwide. This is his second time collaborating with Jonny Ruff after HEAVY WEIGHT (2015), his previous short, CROPPED (dir. Chris Thomas) won 'Best Comedy' at Smalls Film Festival and was part of the Official Selection at multiple international film festivals.

THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for taking the time to look at our campaign. We are really excited about this project and believe we can make a visually arresting, entertaining but also socially relevant short film. Almost everything in place already, we only need a little extra cash injection to make this project a reality. By contributing even the smallest amount you will be making a huge difference to the team, and the project! 

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