Support Currie's Psychological Thriller Short Film

Hi, I’m Currie, a filmmaker and vintage clothing seller based in Baltimore. I’m currently directing The Haze, a short film about codependency, identity collapse, and the monstrous feminine told in the tradition of a Hitchcockian psychological thriller.

The Haze marks a pivotal moment in my artistic evolution. After years of running a vintage business rooted in aesthetics, I’m returning to narrative filmmaking. This project gives shape to ideas I’ve long explored through fashion styling, photography, and design, now expressed through the language of cinema. I wrote the script as a way to process grief and express my point of view of relationship dynamics. The Haze allows me to dive deeper into immersive storytelling and explore transgressive themes around victimhood, social alienation, and toxic relationships. It’s the foundation for a larger body of work examining the intersections of the feminine experience.

The Haze is a collaborative effort with a small, dedicated group of deeply creative filmmakers. We’re keeping production intimate and intentional: two actors, one house, and a script that blends psychological horror with a visually rich, emotionally layered approach. We're shooting principle photography in July at my home in Woodberry, Baltimore, using the city’s lush, overgrown summer landscape to heighten the film’s eerie and claustrophobic tone. With a strong concept, a clear vision, and a talented team already in place, we’re now seeking funds to bring it to life and properly support the artists involved.

I’m raising funds to cover essential production costs: paying cast and crew, buying and renting gear, feeding everyone on set, and bringing this strange, beautiful film to life. If you’re able to contribute, you’re helping support a team of emerging artists committed to creating bold, unconventional cinema.

Meet the People Behind The Haze:

Clare Lefebure as Elizabeth: Clare is a performer based in the DMV area. She began her training at Lumina Studio Theater, a youth theater that specialized in productions of Shakespeare. Her work has appeared at festivals like the New/Next Festival, Dances With Films, and the Maryland Film Festival. Her favorite films are Suspiria (1977), Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Fire Walk With Me.

Peter McNally as Cal: Peter studied theatre at Fordham University and acting at NYU. His film work includes Good One, which screened at Sundance and Cannes, and Terminal, The Influencer, and Mixtape Marauders. His stage roles have included Brutus in Julius Caesar, Ed in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and various understudy roles in Sally & Tom at the Public Theater.

Cinematographer, Danny Siebenharr: Danny is a cinematographer and photographer with a background in music videos and short-form narrative. His work is defined by richly woven imagery, a bold sense of visual style, and a deep sensitivity to the emotional interior of his subjects. His passion for production design and art direction adds depth and atmosphere to every frame he crafts.

Producer, Mei Lin Lau Mann: Mei is Capital Emmy award winning indie producer local to Baltimore, having previously worked on films such as Summer Hill and Copper & Wool.

Producer and Assistant Director, Joanna Tillman: Joanna is a Baltimore-based fine art and editorial portrait photographer known for her lush, painterly style and emotionally evocative compositions. With a background rooted in visual storytelling, she brings a keen eye and strong artistic sensibility to her first foray into filmmaking. The Haze marks her debut as a producer.

Writer & Director, Currie Lee: Currie is a cross-disciplinary artist based in Baltimore, MD. She received her BFA in Film & Video Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art. Her love for the cinema was reignited when she produced the short film Winter in Dog Years in 2024. Her work has been featured in Binghamton Experimental Film Festival and New/Next Film Festival. Since 2021, she has run her vintage clothing business, Standing Ovation.

Thank you for your support!