Support Pause Short Film

Pause short film is heading into production week!

We're hoping to raise funds for the final production push and post-production work.

Anything helps our project and we're so grateful!

Help Us Make “Pause” — A Short Film About PTSD, Grief, Survival, and a Dog.

Hi, I’m Gabriella Mulisano, a writer and filmmaker in Nashville, TN raising funds to produce Pause — a short film that follows one woman’s raw and intimate journey through trauma, grief, and the quiet, complicated process of surviving.

This project has lived in my heart for a long time. It’s a story inspired by people I know and love, real conversations, and the isolating aftermath that can follow life-altering experiences. Pause is not a direct retelling of any one event — but it is deeply personal. It’s about what it feels like to live in the wake of something that fractures your world, and what it means to try and put the pieces back together, while being hounded by the weight of those experiences.

About the Film:

Pause centers on B, a young woman haunted by trauma, navigating the silence that often follows grief and assault. We follow her story as she discovers that real healing begins not by escaping, but by choosing to stay, to feel, and eventually, to trust again.

The film weaves moments of memory, hallucination, and harsh reality. It uses visual storytelling, fragmented sound design, and natural landscapes to reflect B’s inner world. It is quiet. Surreal. Visceral.

At its core, Pause is a film about reclaiming your voice, even when it shakes.

Why It Matters:

Mental illness, PTSD, and sexual violence are so often portrayed through extremes or clichés. Pause aims to challenge that — by telling a story that is quiet, complex, and emotionally honest. We want to make a film that reflects the disorientation, numbness, fear, and slow movement toward clarity that many people experience but rarely see on screen.

If you or someone you love has ever felt broken, unseen, or blamed for surviving — this story is for you.

How the Funds Will Be Used:

Cast & crew compensation (prioritizing safety and professionalism)

Equipment rental (camera, lighting, sound)

Location fees

Set design, wardrobe, and props

Post-production (editing, sound design, color grading)

Festival submissions and outreach

Every contribution helps. Whether it’s $5 or $500, it’s a step closer to making this film with the care, sensitivity, and quality it deserves.

How You Can Help:

Donate — any amount makes a difference

Share this campaign on social media and with friends

Talk about it — conversations create change

A Note from Me:

This isn’t just a film — it’s a reflection of stories that often remain untold. Stories that deserve space. Stories that deserve softness, clarity, and community.

Your support — whether financial or emotional — means the world. Let’s bring this to life, together.

Thank you for believing in the power of personal storytelling.

— Gabriella Mulisano (Ponding Productions)

Writer & Director of Pause

Here is a link to our original campaign on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-make-pause-a-short-film/x/38606604#/