As I Approach the Horizon Ever so Slowly

Summary:

Hello! We are the crew of the short film As I Approach the Horizon Ever so Slowly from Columbia College Chicago. Our story explores the themes of grief and family dynamics through the story of the character Ava who finds a tape in the attic of her widowed grandfather's old farm house which reconnects Ava with her long deceased mother and her love for life.

Meet the Team!

Director- Tangbao Zhong

Writer- Evan Thompson

Producer- Miles Madsen Borden

Co-Producer- Teya Sainz de Aja

Directory of Photography- Sophie Chevako

Production Designer- Savanah Raygoza

1st Assistant Camera- Owen Nelson

Editor- Matthew Harrington

What we Need & What You Get:

Our crew has less than one month to reach our goal to make this film happen. We need $3000 to meet our budgeting goals.

Below is a breakdown of what the $3000 budget covers:

Transportation and Insurance

Food

Production Design

Additional Equipment Costs

Permit Fees

Costumes/Makeup

Greater Advertising and Distribution

Additional Production Costs

We are grateful for any donations that come our way, every little bit helps. We know that student films like this are not able to happen without the generosity of people like you! Below are the donation tiers that list some perks that come from us when you donate. If you are not able to contribute financially, it would help us a lot if you could share our link with friends, family, and social media!

$25

Thank-you email

$50

Name in “Thank you” credits

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$75

Signed poster

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$100

Digital screener link - password-protected

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$150

Signed Script

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$200

Merch and BTS video

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$500

A physical copy of Emily's tape

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$1000

Executive Producer credit

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To follow our production journey check out our instagram! @aiathess

Thank you so much!

FAQ

When does filming begin?

We are set to film October 27-29th!

How long do I have to donate?

Our donations will close October 19th! We have 3 WEEKS!

When can I expect my rewards?

For the thank you email, you will receive those within 1-3 days. For the signed poster, As I Approach the Horizon Ever so Slowly merchandise, link to the premiere of the film, the Behind the Scenes video, and Cast/Crew interviews you can expect those between late November or early December.

Can I donate without selecting a rewards tier?

Yes! You can donate straight to our campaign without selecting a rewards tier! We are so very grateful for your support!