Alfred Hitchcock has inspired filmmakers since the birth of cinema. He remains a shadowy figure with an elusive disposition, horrifying and thrilling audiences with his plots and cinematic language.

"The Blonde is Dead" imagines a fateful audition where art is blended with reality, the ghost of Hitchcock subjecting Hollywood's next "blonde" to his darkest, most twisted fantasies yet... READ MORE

Written and Directed by Anika Massmann, this screenplay dives deep into the hidden desires of cinema's original auteur. Using words from Alfred Hitchcock himself and excerpts from scripts never produced, the blonde must convince the great Hitchcock that she has what it takes to perform this final role. Only to discover that she is perhaps the victim of Hitchcock's most devious plans yet.

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We have assembled a team of artists to bring this vision to life, but are now seeking funding to help us realize this dream! Any contribution is helpful, and deeply appreciated.

Funds raised here will go towards securing our location, transportation of equipment, meals, paying our cast and crew, and submission fees for film festivals!

Filming will commence at the end of July, with a plan to have the final short film completed by Fall.