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<div>“Bucket” Ben E-F needs our help. He’s moved your lamps, changed your bulbs, plugged in your hair dryers and chargers, and pranked your sets for over a decade now. He’s a hard worker, a problem solver, a storyteller, a lover of light and image who has poured himself into every project he’s encountered. Now he’s facing his biggest challenge ever, a challenge far harder than the worst logistics any set can throw-

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<div>In March of 2026, Ben and I received the worst news anyone can get. Ben, my backbone for a decade, my rock, the love of my life, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. 

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<div>This diagnosis has been devastating. It’s not curable. It’s not operable. In a moment, everything changed. The focus is no longer on the next project or gig, but on doctor visits, treatment options, and taking things one day at a time. Trying to live in the moment. Trying to not flash back or flash forward, but rather just be. 

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<div>Through it all, Ben remains the same nerdy, strong, and pragmatic person we all know and love. His presence has impacted so many people both on and off set. And I am by his side every step of the way, supporting him through this incredibly difficult journey.

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<div>As many in the film community know, work in this industry can be unpredictable. Stepping away is not always an option. Both Ben and myself have stepped away from projects we had lined up. Planning for the future is not on the table. As much as we love our work, right now, Ben and myself need the space to prioritize what matters most: his health and the fight ahead.

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<div>The reality is that cancer brings not only emotional weight, but financial strain as well. Medical treatments, time away from work, and everyday expenses can quickly become overwhelming. Couple this with being limited on the work we can take and having our income drop significantly, we are already feeling the financial strain.

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<div>This is where we can come together for Ben.

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<div>If you are able, please consider donating. No amount is too small, and every contribution will help ease the stress of this difficult journey. If you’re not in a position to give, sharing this fundraiser, and keeping us in your thoughts means more than you know. Share stories, photos and good news with us. Call him and talk to him about the show you just wrapped or the lighting problems you’re having. Talk about hockey. Visit us and hang out. He has good days and bad days and your support and love helps keep him going when things seem bleak.

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<div>Help me rally around him with the same love, compassion, and strength he has given this community time and time again. 

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<div>Thank you for your support, your love, and your presence in our lives. 

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<div><em>Agonist</em> is Annie Marie Elliot’s directorial debut, a short horror film about <strong>a grieving young man who falls into the final act of a cult leader’s ritual</strong>. We’re shooting in mid-December and have an incredibly talented slate of cast attached, from some of your favorite shows: <em>13 Reasons Why</em>, <em>Cobra Kai</em>, <em>Manifest</em>, <em>I Know What You Did Last Summer</em>, <em>School Spirits</em>, <em>Teen Wolf</em> and more.
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<div>This is the last leg of funding to make our full vision come to life.
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<div>To stay updated with production, follow us on Instagram @<a href="https://instagram.com/agonistfilm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">agonistfilm</a>.
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<div><strong>UPDATE 12/29/2023</strong>
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<div>Thank you!! We officially wrapped production on <em>Agonist</em> a couple weeks ago and are now working on post. Any additional funds we collect will go towards our extensive visual effects, festival fees, and paying our talented post team.
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<div>Annie Marie Elliot, the powerhouse behind AGONIST, is a current film student leveraging her skills as an actress, writer, director, and producer (most recently appearing in A24’s pilot LIFTED.) Despite Annie being adopted into a large family where money was tight, Annie's passion from a young age has always been filmmaking—and she was able to make that dream a reality when she moved to Los Angeles by herself at the age of 17. As a half-Chinese woman director, Annie is excited to represent in the horror space.
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<div>Annie's narrative is shaped by her personal encounters with religious trauma during her childhood in a Christian school, particularly the teachings about "The End Times" from the Book of Revelations. AGONIST is also influenced by a true story about a traumatic eight-hour ayahuasca trip that her friend endured, which was akin to a descent into hell. Additionally, it reflects her struggle with the intense grief of losing a parent and her navigation through deep existential fears and complex personal relationships.
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<div>Annie's main goal in her storytelling is to evoke deep emotional and intellectual reactions from her audience. She strives to leave her viewers with an enhanced level of introspection, whether that entails an unsettling unease, a deep-seated discomfort, or a motivation to explore the intricate meanings behind each metaphor presented.
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<div>Agonist is inspired by the contemporary psychological horror films of A24, notably borrowing surrealistic, visual, and emotional elements from Ari Aster’s <em>Hereditary</em> and <em>Midsommar</em>. These influences shape <em>Agonist</em>’s focus on disturbing, cult-like stories rooted in trauma. The film also heavily incorporates metaphors related to the End Times, akin to those in Darren Aronofsky’s <em>Mother!</em>, and features a Gen Z ensemble cast similar to those in <em>Bodies Bodies Bodies</em> and <em>Talk to Me</em>.
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<div>The core metaphor of this story suggests that unless we as a society rectify our behavior, the world is destined for a catastrophic upheaval. Each cult member grapples with their personal deadly sin (Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth), intertwined with pressing modern issues like climate change, rape, selfishness, misogyny, and abuse of power. These themes underscore the grim trajectory of our contemporary society, ominously leading toward an inevitable fate, prompting reflection on the consequences of our actions.
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AGONIST: A Short Horror Film

<div>Friends. My wonderful Ookie girl is in desperate need of emergency surgery. She has a condition called pyometra which is essentially an infection of the uterus. As it turns out, little Ooks has the worst possible version of this condition which has caused her uterus to fill, with no drainage. It’s been described to me as “a ticking time bomb.” Should the infected uterus rupture, she would not survive. 
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<div>I had to borrow $9,700 I did not have but it simply was not an option to deny literal life-saving treatment. Anything you can spare helps more than I can say. Trying to think of all the ways I can raise these funds, I’ve been told I’m bad at asking for help. So here I am. Asking for any help
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Ookie’s Life-Saving Surgery

<div><strong>UPDATE 5/26: As a family, we've decided to only raise funds on this fundraiser - <a href="../../../f/joe-irma-garcia"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/joe-irma-garcia" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gofundme.com/f/joe-irma-garcia</a> </a><br /><br />All money raised on this fundraiser already will be given directly to the family too. <br /></strong><em><br />You can read the full update below the  following story.</em><strong><br /></strong><br />Irma Garcia: A wife and mother to 4 children; Sweet, kind, loving; Fun with the greatest personality; A wonderful 4th grade teacher at Robb Elementary that was a victim in a Texas school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. She sacrificed herself protecting the kids in her classroom. She was a hero. She was loved by many and will truly be missed. 
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<div>This GoFundMe is for her husband, Joe Garcia, who passed away 48 hours later due to a heart attack. Such a tragic story of two high school sweethearts. who were both loved by many.  This page was immediately organized for Irma after Tuesday's. It has been a tragedy but has been updated since the passing her husband, my uncle.  I, John Martinez, am the nephew to Irma and Joe. Your donations will be used for any expenses needed for the future education of their children and for ongoing family needs. We as a family are so grateful thank you for coming together and raising money for their children
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For Joe and Irma Garcia Family

<strong>THE BLACK MANSION FOUNDER: HEATHER BUCKLEY<br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600218105292378_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600218105292378_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /></strong><br />Artist | Producer | Filmmaker, HEATHER BUCKLEY, now works under the newly minted banner, THE BLACK MANSION. <br /><br />THE BLACK MANSION explores genre as a potent vehicle for visionary and provocative storytelling through features, series and documentaries. Our focus is to present new voices that are boldly cinematic, deeply personal and prestige.<br /><br /><strong><br />THE LIGHTS ARE ON IN THE BLACK MANSION AND ALL ARE WELCOME</strong><br /><br />This is the first of what I hope will be many opportunities for the community to engage with the content on my slate at the earliest stages of development. The objective is two-fold. I want to introduce these titles and begin to generate interest and conversation, as well as raise very small amounts of funding to cover The Black Mansion’s overhead costs for packaging as I take these projects out to equity investors.<br /><br /><strong><br />The first project I am sending is INSIDE.<br /></strong><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600216652765070_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600216652765070_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><strong><span style="font-size:1.0625rem;"><br /></span></strong><br /><strong>BUDGET AND FINANCE PLAN</strong><br /><br />We need to raise $4,000 USD to get a Budget and Finance Plan done.<br /><br />This will allow us to calculate real numbers for the incentives generated by these partnerships, which will in turn, solidify our Finance Plan - which is the next step. A detailed Finance Plan is needed to show our interested parties: sales / equity investors.<br /><br />This proper line item budget by a reputable, skilled Irish Line Producer is the launching point for INSIDE.<br /><br /><br /><strong>IRISH LINE PRODUCER</strong><br /><br />The script has received very positive feedback and high scores. The next step is to hire an Irish Line Producer to do a proper budget.<br /><br />INSIDE will be a complex shoot because this shoots in Ireland and has an American wri/dir/prod. The US does not have an official co-production treaty with Ireland, so another territory will be involved in order to provide services and create an official co-production treaty.<br /><br />We need a skilled Irish Line Producer who has worked within this budget range and with several different co-production partners, such as Canada, the UK and Germany in order to price out the best options for stage builds and post production (VFX et al).<br /><strong><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600217933208954_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600217933208954_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><br />STOWE STORY LABS | USA</strong><br /><br />INSIDE was selected for the Stowe Story Labs retreat in Stowe, Vermont in its early stages. The lab generously granted the project a partial scholarship and Elise attended the exclusive four day retreat. The experience was one of the most rewarding experiences of her professional career. She pitched the project through peer group meetings, one on one mentorship meetings and continuing support from Founder, David Rocchio | Co-Founder, David Pope | Alumn, Carrie Wachob and the entire SSL community.<br /><br /><a href="https://stowestorylabs.org/yearend-news-and-notes-about-stowe-story-lab-successes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stowe Stories Lab Press Release</a> <br /><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600217948757655_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600217948757655_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><strong><br />FRONTIÈRES MARKET at FANTASIA FEST | Canada </strong><br /><br />I first met wri/dir/prod, ELISE SALOMON at the FRONTIÈRES MARKET at FANTASIA FEST in Montréal, where she introduced INSIDE to the market for the first time. I saw the pitch and took a meeting with her. <br /><br />Getting to know Elise as an emerging female filmmaker with a strong, all encompassing aesthetic to her work and a beautifully scripted folk horror project with a new supernatural entity and driven by the relationship between the two main characters, I immediately saw comparisons to HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and HEREDITARY and felt INSIDE was a must for The Black Mansion slate.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.screendaily.com/news/frontieres-market-at-fantasia-announces-first-wave-of-projects/5129217.article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Screen Daily Press Release</a> <br /><a href="https://rue-morgue.com/first-wave-of-international-genre-projects-announced-for-fantasia-2018s-frontieres-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rue Morgue Press Release</a> <br /><strong><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600217974405299_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600217974405299_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><br />CANNES | France</strong><br /><br />A few weeks later, I came on as Producer and helped Elise execute a 3 minutes Proof of Concept, which was selected by FRONTIÈRES for their genre showcase at Marché du film at CANNES.<br /><br />At CANNES, we pitched the 3 minute Proof of Concept together as one of 7 projects selected for the Frontières Platform. A wave of interest was generated and we took back to back meetings for 4 days. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/293138/elise-salomons-inside-is-going-to-frontieres-platform-at-cannes-marche-du-film/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dread Central Press Release</a> <br /><a href="https://variety.com/2019/film/global/cannes-film-market-readies-third-frontieres-genre-platform-1203209691/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Variety Press Release</a> <br /><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600218002522256_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600218002522256_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><strong><br />FRIGHTFEST | UK</strong><br /><br />My dear friend, Paul McEvoy was in the audience at Cannes and saw the Proof of Concept and invited us to showcase it as FrightFest in London. He screened the 3 minutes as a short film on the IMAX screen to showcase the beautiful cinematography, VFX and Sound Design.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/298703/elise-salomons-secretive-folk-horror-inside-is-going-to-london-frightfest/?fbclid=IwAR2DxE5scZVKnLQwrzLN7FON6jrZyeVk3kNdqSg7-QgYfcnp8sf5vEIW1H8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dread Central Press Release</a> <br /><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51246566_1600218033223878_r.jpeg" alt="51246566_1600218033223878_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><strong><br />GALWAY FILM FLEADH | Ireland</strong><br /><br />INSIDE was also selected for the GALWAY FILM FLEADH MARKET and we took several meetings there, as well, where we got to meet with some of our potential Irish partners for the project.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/industry-the-galway-film-fair/the-marketpalce/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galway Marketplace</a> <br /><br /><br /><strong>PLEASE DONATE<br /></strong><br /><strong>Please give what you can to help this project along. Any amount helps.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Support an emerging female filmmaker.<br /><br />Help us jump this major hurdle. </strong><br /><br /><strong>Launch a beautiful, eerie folk horror with a new supernatural entity. </strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>WHAT’S NEXT</strong><br /><br />Next up once we have our Budget and Finance Plan is CASTING. If we can hire the Casting Director that we want, I have no doubt that our wish list will respond to this script. From there… sales partners. <br /><br />I will be rolling out these announcements and fundraising campaigns to support early development on THE BLACK MANSION slate as these projects take shape. Thank you for supporting art and artists.

ENTER THE BLACK MANSION

Walking Iris Media

So I absolutely hate doing this, but here we go...<br /><br />Today, I ended up totaling my car (a 2007 Honda Civic) in an accident &amp; because our car already isn't really worth much (we got a $1,100 Blue Book quote last fall), we now have to figure out a way to buy a super cheap car outright.<br /><br />The reason? Back in November, my significant other had a job fall out and we've been scrambling to make due ever since. We have both been applying to countless jobs since then, and I am currently waiting to find out if I'm getting a job that's due to start in March, but until that moment (if it works out), things are beyond tight for us.<br /><br />My other half has been working a ton of smaller gigs in the meantime, but the reality is that while my boss has always gone above &amp; beyond for me, the state of online journalism is such where I don't really make a liveable income (which is why I've been pursuing a regular job so I can do both). On top of that (like losing our car isn't already the cherry on top of a completely not-so-fun February), two of our cats passed away very unexpectedly this month, which meant we had to contend with nearly $1400 in vet bills out of nowhere. The online community was AMAZING &amp; really supported us through that tough time where only we only had to pay like $200-ish out of our own pocket, but we live on a super tight budget right now, and that was pretty rough.<br /><br />Because of how generous &amp; amazingly supportive everyone was during our pet emergencies over the last few weeks, I was extremely hesitant about doing a GoFundMe in the first place, because, at this point in my life, I should be a grown-up who can take care of things like that. Believe me, I'm working on that but we've just been dealt a ton of crappy hands repeatedly over the last few months, and I just don't know what else to do.<br /><br />And trust that I do know there are so many people out there who are far greater need than we are, which is another reason I feel awful doing this, but we could really use a win right now, because we haven't had one in quite some time.<br /><br />So, anyway, if you're still reading this, thank you so much for even taking the time to read this note. If you can help, we would be eternally grateful as we're just trying to raise enough money where we can buy a used car (we're not looking to get anything fancy) just to get us around and be dependable as well.<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/45838662_1582943058719600_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="45838662_1582943058719600_r.jpeg" />

Raising Money for New Car

A friend to all of us, Melissa is among the hardest working and most supportive people I feel honored to know.  She would never do this for herself so I've taken it upon myself to start this on her behalf. Melissa recently moved to Austin in September and unexpectedly lost her main source of income. She has since been struggling to make ends meet. <br />This past week she has woken up to a sick cat and the loss of her car. Without a car or funds for transportation, Melissa wouldn't be able to attend interviews or accept temporary side jobs that require a vehicle.  Our primary goal is to raise enough money to afford temporary care for her cat, princess leia, and a means of transportation so that she can make it to her interviews and get back on her feet again. Any amount helps, and sharing this link wherever possible is greatly appreciated.

Help Priness Leia...And Melissa Too

If you feel helpless, but want to play a small part in easing the burden of #AltonSterling's family, consider donating to this scholarship fund for his 15-year-old son (and his other kids).<br /><br />*ALL* funds raised will go to Alton Sterling's family.<br /><br />Learn more about Alton Sterling here:<br /><a href="http://heavy.com/news/2016/07/alton-sterling-baton-rouge-louisiana-police-shooting-victim-suspect-video-photos-facebook-family-protests-officers-names/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://heavy.com/news/2016/07/alton-sterling-baton-rouge-louisiana-police-shooting-victim-suspect-video-photos-facebook-family-protests-officers-names/</a><br /><br />Watch his family speak about the tragedy:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/750683398960615429" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/750683398960615429</a>

#AltonSterlingFamily Scholarship

<img class="not-resizeable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/8764811_1454353263.9642_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼￼<br /><br />Update as of November 2016: Given the state of healthcare and the uncertainty of costs in 2017, I wanted to bump the goal up for Lisa. With expensive medications averaging $300 every month, in addition to provider visits, and limited medical resources, she needs all the kindness and help you could provide.<br /><br />(I'm managing this on behalf of Lisa because she would never create her own GFM. She is selfless. Thank all of you.)<br /><br />—-—-—<br /><br />Our fellow KinjaTwitterer, Lisa (@bubble_letters), is going through a really sh*tty time in her life right now, primarily with health concerns that have been ongoing for quite some time. <br /><br />There are difficulties she's having that I (@eboldy) can somewhat relate to, and I know how far a little kindness can go when life steps on your face and decides to break your nose. Repeatedly. I understand the reservations of donating your personal money to a relative stranger, and I don't want anyone to feel as if I'm putting on pressure - this was solely my idea, and I wanted to see if anyone other than myself would be interested in helping Lis out. <br /><br />Every cent raised here will go straight to Lisa so she can take care of herself: bills, medical help, personal necessities, gas, the things needed to keep her on her feet for awhile. <br /><br />Regardless of whether you're able to donate, even just a comment of support can mean the world. I thank you greatly for even reading this, and I know that whatever is raised, Lisa is already speechless at your kindness.

The Bubble Kindness Fund

Life Is Good<br /><br />For those of you that knew Ted, you know these words.<br /><br />Ted Apy-Tuhiso died suddenly of electrocution while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico on November 9th.<br /><br />He was happy and having a wonderful day, and in his exhuberance, he wasn't attentive of the power lines running next to him when he decided to take a selfie to share with his friends and family.<br /><br />Please help his daughter Halle, his son Matty, his sister Caroline and his family and friends raise money to bring his remains back to the United States. Caroline has been working tirelessly with the Mexican Consulate to have Ted's remains reunited with his family.<br /><br />His daughter Halle is a first year law student at George Washington University and his son Matty just finished a year of serving his country in Americorps. Unfortunately they are unable to handle the financial costs associated with having his remains transported back the the U.S.<br /><br />We are asking for $5,000 to help have Ted's remains brought back to the U.S. This will cover the expense of the  creamation of his body and the transportation of his remains from Mexico, as well as, any unforseen costs that may arise.<br /><br />A memorial service will be held on the weekend of his birthday, March 25th, 2016. The location of the service will be announced at a later date.<br /><br />Any financial contribution will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much and remember that, Life Is Good!

Please Help Bring Ted Home

My sister Linda (Barry) Millette who is a single mother of 2 beautiful girls  has terminal cancer and has been fighting for the last several years and and it is almost time for hospice. Do to the cancer she has been unable to get life insurance and she does not want to leave this burden on her children. We are trying to raise money for all her final expenses including: Any medical not paid for by her insurance and her final burial expenses. Also we would like to help pay for her 2 daughters who live out west to be here with her. Any size donation will be greatly appreciated.

Aaron B. Koontz

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