Sail to the Moon - Short Film

The lines between life and death blur after a grieving father hires a woman with the ability to imitate anyone in the hopes of seeing his deceased daughter one final time.

My name is Josh Grundy, a forth year Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). My team and I are in search of funding for our thesis short film, Sail to the Moon.

What’s the film about?

Sail to the Moon tells the story of Frank MacKenzie, a grieving father who calls upon the help of a mysterious woman with a strange gift. This woman, Selene, has the ability to perfectly imitate anyone, a service bordering on the supernatural which she offers those in need of closure. Although Frank is skeptical about the process, he begrudgingly asks for Selene’s help in the hopes of talking to his daughter one last time who passed away almost a decade ago. On the day the two agree to meet, it would have been her thirtieth birthday.

Inspiration and Importance:

This film is an emotional, personal story that explores parent/child relationships and how far a father would go to say goodbye. Not only will it appeal to fans of both gothic and melodrama, we believe this will resonate to both young and old alike, those who linger on the things unsaid in their lives. What would you say to someone if you knew it was the last time you would see them?

Where is your money going?

We are aiming to raise $5,500! Every dollar you donate will go towards helping afford the numerous expenses throughout production. These include equipment, locations, art direction, props, costumes, catering, transportation, etc.

Meet the team:

Josh Grundy (He/Him)

Writer/Director/Producer

Josh is a writer and director born and raised in Toronto, Canada. With education in digital media and Arts, he has written and directed short films, documentaries, music videos, live performances, as well as worked various roles on projects including Chaz Bender for MetTV. He is currently in his final year of Media Production with a double concentration in Screenwriting and Film & Television Production as well as a minor in Film Studies. When he is not in class, he works freelance for Bell Media as a Media Operations Technician.

Coen Leung (He/Him)

Producer

Coen is a producer and director from Hong Kong, now based in Toronto, Canada. Most recently, Coen directed and wrote the horror action short film Two’s a Party, which is currently in post-production. He has also worked on several short films as a production manager, notably Ruthful which was nominated for two awards in the Alternative Film Festival. Coen is currently studying Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University with a concentration in Television and Video Production.

Ava Stancato (She/Her)

Art Director & Marketing Lead

Ava is a writer and producer from Vancouver, British Columbia taking on the role as the Art Director and Marketing-Lead for Sail to the Moon. With experience in writing, art-directing, and post-production, she will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the creative department and promotion for the film. With her passion for storytelling and a keen eye for aesthetics, she strives to bring a unique and captivating visual experience as well as facilitate a sense of community amongst our audience for Sail to the Moon.

Jordan Danner (She/Her)

Assistant Director

Jordan is a director from Ottawa, now based in Toronto working towards her Media Production degree at Toronto Metropolitan University. Recently Jordan wrote and directed the short comedy, A Day In The Life of an RTA’er, as well as Co-Directed Gifts Given, a short film about young love and breakups. Her passions include working on witty comedy and psychological drama films, as she loves writing, directing, and editing.

Thank you so much for your support and generous donations. If you’re unable to donate, you can still support us by sharing our campaign either online or word of mouth, as well as follow our social media account @sailtothemoon.film on Instagram for updates, sneak peeks, and upcoming announcements.

We are so excited to make this dream a reality and share it with you!