Help Us Bring “She Sees Ghosts” to Life!

Goal

Our team is seeking funding to bring our student thesis film, "She Sees Ghosts," to the big screen. Our goal is to raise $4,000 to cover the costs of production, including equipment rental, location fees, and post-production expenses.

About

She Sees Ghosts is an Emerson College BFA thesis film co-created by Catherine Foy and Sarina LoPresti. It tells the melancholic and bittersweet story of Diana, a college student on an extended leave of absence, after her beloved mother’s passing. This film follows her journey to accept grief, and shows the effect of losing a loved one at a chaotic time during adolescence. She Sees Ghosts aims to personify grief and the grieving process, to help an audience of those who have experienced grief feel less alone.

Budget

All proceeds will go towards funding the film and the costs associated with filmmaking, including:

Equipment Rentals

Production Plan

She sees ghosts will be filmed from August 26th-30th in Boston, Massachusetts. It will be showcased at the Emerson College end of semester BFA screening, in late-December.

Meet the Team

Sarina LoPresti, Co-Creator - Sarina LoPresti is a talented filmmaker currently studying at Emerson College. With a passion for storytelling and a desire to bring unique and powerful stories to life, Sarina has been working tirelessly to develop her skills in film production and screenwriting. As a co-writer and co-director of the upcoming thesis film, "She Sees Ghosts," Sarina is bringing her unique voice and vision to the forefront of the industry.

Alongside her work as a writer and director, Sarina is deeply invested in the art of Assistant Directing. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of filmmaking, she has been honing her skills as an AD in order to bring her projects to life with precision and efficiency. With her talent and drive, Sarina is sure to become a force to be reckoned with in the world of film production.

Catherine Foy, Co-Creator - Catherine Foy is a budding filmmaker with a passion for creating thought-provoking stories that explore the human experience. As a co-writer and co-director of She Sees Ghosts, she hopes to bring a blend of creativity and emotion to the screen, transporting audiences to another world with her melancholic and nostalgic themes. When she's not working on set, Catherine can often be found exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of her craft, always seeking to grow and develop her skills.

With a sharp mind and a creative spirit, Catherine is also interested in pursuing a career in development, where she can help bring new ideas to life on the big screen. Whether she's writing, directing, or developing new projects, Catherine brings a unique perspective and a fresh approach to everything she does.

Charlize Silvestrino, Executive Producer - Charlize Silvestrino is a rising Junior at Emerson College, focussing her time on film. She is a dedicated filmmaker, with a passion for directing and screenwriting on her own projects, and producing other creator’s works! She Sees Ghosts is a project she has been excited about since it’s conception, and is looking forward to making Sarina and Catherine’s hard work come to fruition.

Bobby Wu, Technical Producer - Bobby Wu is a VMA senior at Emerson with comprehensive knowledge and experience in film production. Bobby has worked on over 15 productions of various sizes and levels in camera and lighting. With his rich on-site practical experience, he advises production staff to choose the right equipment at the lowest cost.

Jenna Johal, Associate Producer - Jenna Johal is a sophomore Media Arts Production major at Emerson College. She has experience working as a director, assistant director, and executive producer. She aims to be a well rounded filmmaker in the various projects she takes on, her ultimate goal to elevate underrepresented voices.

Liv Smith, Associate Producer - My name is Olivia Smith and I am a junior at Emerson College studying media arts production with a literature minor. Over the past 3 years at Emerson, I have produced documentaries, television shows, and short narrative films. I currently work for a Boston based production management company called TCGT Entertainment.

Amanda Castillo, Associate Producer/Accessibility Coordinator - Amanda Castillo (they/she) is a junior BFA Media Arts Production Major with a focus on Accessibility and Screenwriting. Working on She Sees Ghosts she hopes to help make the vision come to life an highlight the important nuance of how on deals with grief.

Daniel Yoon, Director of Photography - Daniel Yoon is an aspiring cinematographer, filmmaker, and artist currently attending Emerson College. He believes that cinema is something greater than just an art form and has the potential to dive into the realm of spirituality and philosophy. Within this realm, Daniel strives to find his personal and unique style of visual storytelling. He desires to create films that express the transcendental.

Being a Korean American, he brings a special perspective that needs to be seen. He strives to incorporate his Korean identity in his films and recently has been invited to the Korean Film Festival Canada for his short Baekryeonsan.

Through She Sees Ghosts, Daniel desires to deliver the themes of grief and loss. He aims to bring the director’s visions to life on screen through his powerful pair of eyes and experiences in life.

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Questions?

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Each donation is highly appreciated! The She Sees Ghosts producer team thanks you for your help in making this film a reality.