Support Darkroom! A Short Film Directed by Alexandra Baiz

Hello! My name is Mikey Modugno and I'm Co-Producing a short film directed by Alexandra Baiz, titled Darkroom. We are looking to raise $2,250 to support the project. All of the funds will go towards providing the film reels and film development for the project, obtaining set decorations, paying for actors and providing food for the crew.

Contributors will have their name featured in the credits!

Synopsis & Reason:

After receiving an old camera with a used roll of film inside, Leo, a photo obsessed recluse, develops the photos in his darkroom to find that he isn’t where he thinks he is.

This story is inspired by a myth at GVSU that the photo darkroom used to be a cadaver lab for med students and the many stories about the ghosts that haunt the basement of Lake Superior Hall.

Set within the late 20th century, the style of this short film blurs between eras and will be reminiscent of The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Suspiria (1977).

As the physical medium of film continues to fade, Darkroom aims to provide a reason to keep it alive and appreciate it for just a little longer.

Meet the Crew!

Alexandra Baiz - Director

Alexandra Baiz is studying film production at GVSU with an interest in cinematography, production design, writing, and directing. She has a love for fictional storytelling that blends dark and unusual elements with subtle touches of nostalgia. With much excitement, she looks forward to directing Darkroom. Her favorite film is Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988).

Mikey Modugno - Co-Producer

Mikey is a recent grad at Grand Valley State, specializing in the sound department and an interest in producing. He loves the filmmaking process and collaborating with a crew to tell a story. His favorite movie is Star Wars: Episode III.

Faith Hutson - Co-Producer & Assistant Director

Faith Hutson is a an African-American student filmmaker based in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in screenwriting. She has a passion for telling stories that represent realism, underrepresented issues and voices. She's written, script supervised, and produced multiple short films. Her most recent production: When the Flowers Wilt (2024). Her favorite film is Julie Dash's Daughters of The Dust (1991).

Joey Rinke - Director of Photography

Joey is a Student Athlete Cinematographer in the Grand Rapids area, specializing in Sports Creative Media. Going running eases his mind, bringing creative idea to mind. He has worked in numerous sporting events, along with being the Director of Photography for Cora Van Houwelingen’s 2024 short film “Counseling”.

Aisha Jones - Production Designer

Aisha Jones is a black student filmmaker studying at Grand Valley. She specializes in screenwriting and production design.

John Roman - Assistant Camera & Gaffer

Brian Gross - Grip

Jackson Brown - Sound Recordist

Kaitlyn Begeman - Art Assistant

Miles Toriani - Art Assistant

CK Hamilton - Script Supervisor

Samara Russell - Production Assistant

Harrison Fobare - Production Assistant

We would greatly appreciate any help and support, Thank you!