Mia Aston's NYU Thesis Film Fundraiser: 'In the Crow's Nest'

Mia Aston is organizing this fundraiser.

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For my final film at NYU, I am directing a thriller/drama short film set at a wilderness therapy camp:

Dropped off at a wilderness camp for troubled youth, a young girl must navigate a system of abuse and betrayal.

Growing up as a military dependent was difficult. While I was never sent to a therapy camp, I wanted to have a voice in where I lived or stayed, so to some extent, I understand the desperation of the young girls in this film. This is a story for everyone who doesn't feel, or at some point, has not felt in control of their life.

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FUNDRAISING & TIMELINE:

I am raising $8,000 to help make the best film possible! The goal is high, but funding will help cover:

FILMING LOCATION (our campsite!)
LODGING
TRANSPORTATION
WARDROPE & PROPS
FOOD
VFX ANIMATIONS
FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS

The above is a timeline of when pre-production for the film began and when it will be finished and ready to submit to film festivals.

DONATION INCENTIVES:

$50: Printed and Signed Copy of the Screenplay
Receive a signed physical copy of the script for the short film.

$150: Printed and Signed Copy of Original Art from the Film (1/3)
Receive a signed print of original artwork that will be used as a prop in the film.
There are 3 total original art pieces from the film. This is #1 out of 3.
All art is made for this film by Mia Aston.
Includes all rewards from lower incentive tiers.

$225: Printed and Signed Copy of Original Art from the Film (2/3)
Receive a signed print of original artwork that will be used as a prop in the film.
There are 3 total original art pieces from the film. This includes #1 and #2 out of 3.
All art is made for this film by Mia Aston.
Includes all rewards from lower incentive tiers.

$300: Printed and Signed Copy of Original Art from the Film (3/3)
Receive a signed print of original artwork that will be used as a prop in the film.
There are 3 total original art pieces from the film. This includes ALL 3 prints.
All art is made for this film by Mia Aston.
Includes all rewards from lower incentive tiers.

$500: End Credits Special Thanks!
Appear in the end credits of the film under Special Thanks for contributions $500 or more.
Includes all rewards from lower incentive tiers.

SEE YOU AT CAMP:

It's the middle of February at an isolated camp in New Jersey. Upon arriving at Camp Thornbury, 17-year-old Lennon is struck with the icy reality of her foreseeable future.

Lennon bonds with her cabin mates, Troy, Ashlyn, and Emma, as they complete chores and follow orders.

Yet, Lennon realizes that in order to survive Mr. Grimwood and the harsh February winter, no one here really keeps friends.

Our budget is large, but no donation is too small ₊˚⊹♡ THANK YOU to those of you who have supported me and continue to support my art. This is made possible because of you!