We are a group of filmmakers funding our Graduation film and we need your help.

Late to pitch her revolutionary time machine, inventor Olivia is interrupted by her future self, forcing her to choose between fortune and fame, or destroying her invention to save the world.

A Time Travel Comedy tackling corporate greed, and the consequences of our actions.

As a team we want to use Time Travel film tropes, and comedy to tell an engaging story which reflects on the corporate greed that is rising within every creative industry today. We want to show that it is okay to have a voice, and to stand up for what you think is right through any adversity. Cost of a Second is a film which shows the artist protecting the integrity of their art, and standing up for what is right.

Any donation will help us make this the best film possible.

Your donations will provide us with additional opportunities to make the film we want to make, funding our test shoots, casting, and any other costs that come with making a film, really allowing us to push ourselves, and experiment to make the best film possible.

Words from the Crew:

Producer: My name is Ben, I'm the Producer. I always strive to tell stories that have a deeper underlying theme, and utilise the conventions of a specific genre. With Cost of a Second we are looking at the impact Corporate Greed can have on us as artists, and shining that through the lense of a time travel comedy. We hope you enjoy

Director: I’m Finlay, the director, and our goal for this film was simple, to entertain. It’s a frantic, time travel comedy that moves quickly, spirals out of control, and (hopefully) keeps you gripped the entire time. I’m excited to share this story with you all.

DoP: I’m Millie the Director of photography on this film! I’m looking forward to bringing this film to life and sharing it with an audience. I’m hoping to push our personal creative boundaries, creating something visually distinct—something that encourages viewers to think about the art we make and the possibilities within it.

Writer: My name is Matthew, and I'm the writer for Cost of a Second. I chose this project because of my love for Sci-Fi and time travel, from shows such as Doctor Who and films like Back to the Future. This film has solidified my love for the sci-fi genre as I've had fun working with others to get the script written, and the idea strengthened.

Production Designer: My name is Emily and Im the Production designer of Cost of a Second. I'm really looking forward this project because its a chance for me to shape the visual world to reflect the story’s emotional stakes and lived-in realism. I’m passionate about this project because it explores how fleeting moments can change everything, and I love using design to quietly deepen that impact through experimentation and connect audiences to the characters’ experiences.

First AD: My name is Amy, and I’m the first assistant director on Cost of a Second. This film speaks to me as a first AD because it’s about responsibility to our own art and creations—what it means to build something with care while navigating pressure and competing interests. Being part of bringing this story to life has been an incredible experience.