Fractured (Student Short Film)

Hello! I’m Christina DeSalvo, a student filmmaker at Lindenwood University, and this spring I will be shooting my first capstone (senior thesis project)! Since transferring to LU in 2019 I’ve worked on over 30 capstones, short films, and music videos as 1st Assistant Director, 1st Assistant Camera, and Director of Photography along with many other roles. A film I wrote/directed/edited this spring, “I Must Confess”, screened at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase in July 2022. I funded that project by myself (which is where I got this films budget estimate from) and am unable to do the same with this film which is why I’m asking for your help. I’ll be making consistent posts on this page with updates on where the funds are going and bts from the entire creative process. Thank you all so much for donating, this film wouldn’t be possible without you!

About the Film: Fractured is a musical dramedy. On the one-year anniversary of their friend Danny’s death, a group of four college seniors reluctantly reunite and attempt to mend their broken relationships. The friends – Autumn, Eli, Kurtis, and Piper – each represent a stage of grief (Denial, Bargaining, Anger, Depression) and work towards entering the final stage (Acceptance) together. Join them on their journey as they discover that we are more than our befores, we all get afters.

Schedule:

>Dec. 2022 through Feb. 2023 – Record all 5 original songs

>Feb. 2023 through April 2023 – Filming and Editing Process

>May 2023 – Screening held on LU’s campus (a link will be made available on this page)

Budget Breakdown:

>Location Rental Fees: $1,000

>Meals and Crafty (for 6 filming days): $750

>Production Design/Props: $150

>Equipment Rental Fees: $200

>Festival Submission Fees: $100

>Gofundme Fees: $200

Total: $2,400

***If we pass the current goal of $2,400 and reach:

> $2,550 – Extra funds up to this point will go towards more festival submission fees ($150)

> Anything past $2,550 – These extra funds will go towards purchasing film equipment for future projects!

A Little About Me: I’m working towards a BFA in Cinema Arts. Six years ago, I became an assistant preschool teacher and this year I earned my substitute certification. Top 3 favorite movies: Titanic, Scream, and Home Alone.

Some of My Past Work:

>I Must Confess - Horror Comedy Short Film (Director/Writer/Editor/Producer): https://youtu.be/1-ef2oTsKAo

>If I Knew - Music Video (Director/Editor/Producer): https://youtu.be/rWkmhLTghTQ

>Locked In (Director/Editor): https://youtu.be/jF9xj4H-yCc