INDIGO (SHORT FILM 2023)

THE STORY

Indigo, a 10-year-old girl who can only comprehend the colour blue, lives in a tumultuous household marked by her parents' constant fights and her father's gambling addiction. Amidst this turmoil, Indi resorts to drawing, and harbours a dream of visiting the beach, a symbol of escape and happiness for her personally. Her mother, Sharon, constantly battling the fathers evil habits, strives to shield Indi from the harsh reality of the world, but limits her in the process. Indi, determined to make her dream come true, secretly takes matters into her own hands. When an unexpected opportunity arises, she embarks on a journey towards the beach, leaving behind a family on the brink of collapse. As Indi inches closer to her dream, the story explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the pursuit of a brighter future.

This story delves into the struggles and aspirations of a young girl, highlighting the transformative power of determination and hope in the face of adversity.

BLUE HEELER FILM FESTIVAL

Indigo is being created for the 10th anniversary of the Blue Heeler Film Festival, and if selected, will be screened in Denman, NSW on Saturday the 28th October, 2023. The theme for the festival is 'BLUE'. The runtime will be 7 minutes.

THE BUDGET

Our budget consists largely of film equipment we require to make this film visually stunning which will allow us to tell the story to its full potential. Whilst we have a cinema camera in our kit, we will require vast camera attachments, such as a camera monitor, follow focus, digidolly, mattebox and ND filters, paired with various lighting equipment, to give Indigo the look it deserves.

Other production related costs include council & location fees, catering for Cast and Crew, travel costs and post production costs (colour grading).

THE CREW

The Crew below have begun to make a name for themselves in the Australian Independent film scene, coming off award winning film 'ROAR: A Short Story, and 'Matriarch' which is currently on its festival circuit around the globe. They are all extremely passionate and committed to the art of storytelling.

NATHAN BURNEY

Director / Writer / Producer

https://www.nathanburney.com

Nathan Burney is an award winning Screenwriter, Director and Producer, and a member of the Australian Directors Guild (ADG), based in Sydney, Australia. After completing the Directing Essentials course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Nathan attended Sydney Film School (SFS), where he graduated with a Diploma of Screen & Media (CUA51015). He is the founder & lead creative of Australian production company Burning Pictures.

Nathan has a wealth of industry experience, having worked for award-winning production companies such as Easy Tiger, EQ Media and Blackfella Films. His attention to detail is unmatched, with an intent to create and produce creative stories that not only aim to inspire and promote change, but also allow for an enjoyable experience that are relative to audiences around the world. He has a storytelling niche of delving into the minds of some of the most unique and troubled characters.

NAMEER ALASHQAR

Director of Photography

https://nameeralashqar.com.au

With the cultural mix between where he came from (Iraq) and where he lives now (Sydney), Nameer applies his design experience and creative imaginative ability to the process of storytelling. Helmed with a Bachelors Degree in Arts from the University of Baghdad, and a Diploma of Screen & Media from Sydney Film School, Nameer has since gone on to work with the ABC on TV Series 'House of Gods'.

Nameer has extensive experience working behind the lens, having worked as DP on award winning film 'ROAR: A Short Story', and 'Matriarch', which are both reflected in his impressive showreel.

BARNEY WILSON

First Assistant Director

Currently in his second year at the Australian Film, Radio and Television School (AFTRS), Barney is a gifted storyteller who is passionate about creating inspiring films.

THOMAS RIETHMULLER

Sound Recordist

Sound Mixer, recording/mix engineer and writer for film productions. Based in Sydney, Australia. Thomas attended Sydney Film School (SFS) in 2021, where he completed a Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51015).

Experienced in a multitude of Production and Post Production sound roles. Thomas has been directly involved in a vast range of award-winning projects, with a concise knowledge of how the intricacies of sound may affect a film’s narrative and quality.

LENNY IRWIN

Hair & Make Up

Having worked in the Australian Film Industry for years now, having worked on industry films such as 'Furiosa' and TV Series 'House of Gods'. Lenny is an extremely talented Hair & Make Up Artist who can nail the appearance of any character that comes her way. Lenny has worked with Nathan on two of his previous short films.

WE APPRECIATE YOU

Following a career in the Arts is considered a risky move by most, we as the artists really feel this at times. With your support, you will aid us into reaching the heights we all aspire to reach in our chosen fields. We appreciate each and every donation, no matter how small, and are looking forward to delivering the world with an amazing film on October 29th, 2023.

Risks and challenges

The biggest challenge for us in filming Indigo is time. We have until the 14th of October to submit the film to the Blue Heeler Film Festival. Our pre-production is almost complete, and we are ready to jump into production guns blazing. We need your support so we are able to begin principle photography as soon as possible.

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