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"DEADRINGER" (A SHORT SKINWALKER-INSPIRED THRILLER)
Set in current day 2020's, our film is about a girl named Sylvia, whose haunted past manifests itself in her current day life. While not only navigating her mind, she has to navigate the horrors of the woods that encapsulates all that she fears.
REWARDS (Ships Summer 2025)
Lowest-Tier ($5): Producer Credit, Digital Copy
Low-Tier ($20): Producer Credit, Digital Copy, Poster
Mid-Tier ($40): Producer Credit, Digital Copy, Poster, T-Shirt
High-Tier ($60): Producer Credit, Digital Copy, Poster, T-Shirt, DVD Copy (with custom case)
THE FILMMAKERS
Myla Tissandier (director/writer/producer) is a junior at Indiana University studying film production within IU's Media school. With her intense passion and drive for leadership and filmmaking, she strives to be a prominent director in the film industry. Her debut short film, The Taken (2024), was very successful among not only local film festivals, international film festivals too. Winning awards such as Best Director from Montage film festival at IU, Best Student Film from Bloomington International Film Festival, and Best Editing by Queen City film festival. And to this day, it is still circulating film festivals, having nominations and selections from places like Pop con international film festival, Gen con film festival, Indiana youth film festival, and Imaginarium film festival.
Colin Wood (Cinematographer/Producer) is a senior at Indiana University studying film production within IU's Media school. Colin is Myla's partner in crime and without the collaboration between them, they wouldn't be the successful filmmakers they are today. Colin strives to be a future cinematographer and editor with his eye for beautiful composition, color, and fight choreography.
WHY THE $3,000 BUDGET?
We have decided that $3,000 is our budget for these reasons:
- PRODUCTION DESIGN (i.e. Skinwalker costume/props, fake decapitated deer head, practical blood and gore effects, police uniforms, and miscellaneous props).
- LOCATION (A house, backyard, and woods)
- PAY FOR OUR ACTRESSES & ACTORS
- FOOD FOR CREW & TALENT
- OTHER PRODUCTION ITEMS (Fog machines, VFX packages, and filters for cameras)
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
- End of June: Make extensive progress on casting and location.
- End of July: Find a location, and finalize casting.
- August: Rehearse and plan shoot days.
- Last 2 weekends of September: Shoot days
- January 2025: Final Edits
WHY DONATE?
Your donation will not only help create an impactful and thrilling film, but will also pave the way for future filmmakers to grow and pursue their dreams. These filmmakers continually push the limits of what is possible at our age and our time in life. By donating and supporting our journey, you help us break those walls down and innovate and create. On top of helping fulfil young filmmakers, you will also get access to the film once completed, and be credited in the film itself. We hope that you see the potential in what we can do, and support us in any large or small way that you can. Your donation means more than just money. Thank you.