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Donate to Help Support Dylan's Short Film

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<div>We are seeking funding for the CSU Thesis short film, <strong>Lovely</strong>– a unique and challenging film that focuses on themes of addiction, escapism, and human connection. Portrayed through an over-the-top story that is both jarring and sentimental. Highlighting the strange things that bring people together. Written and directed by me, <strong>Malakee McGuier</strong>, the film follows Eve and Everett, two directionless twenty-somethings who grow closer as they pursue a newfound fascination with death after witnessing a murder. They bond over their shared traumatic experience, with Eve becoming obsessed with recapturing the high she felt, while Everett tries to chase that feeling just to spend more time with Eve. Throughout the film, their search grows progressively more intense, continually pushing themselves to new extremes in an attempt to re-experience the rush.

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<div>Following the success of my previous film, “<strong>Stone Birds</strong>,” I knew that whatever I made next had to be something special. I decided to revisit a story I had previously deemed too difficult to attempt. Lovely is the most ambitious project I have written, blending the structure of a romantic comedy with dark subject matter to create a tone that balances cute moments with disturbing, evocative imagery and story beats. This is a deeply personal project for me, and I can’t wait to bring it to life alongside a cast and crew made up of my closest collaborators and friends. The two leads will be portrayed by <strong>Wyatt Woods</strong> and <strong>Grace Prentice</strong>, delivering complex, emotionally dense performances, paired with warm, dreamlike visuals by director of photography <strong>Anna Pizon</strong>.

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<div>Many of you may have contributed to or seen my third-year film, Stone Birds. The success of that film can only be attributed to those who generously supported our fundraiser and to the stellar team of filmmakers I am excited to work with again on this new project. As one of the acting producers, along with <strong>Grace Prentice</strong> and <strong>Paige Robinson</strong>, I will be collecting funds on behalf of the production and those involved in bringing it to the screen. Donations will go to feeding our cast and crew, production design, location fees, and special effects makeup.

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LOVELY - A CSU Thesis Film

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<div>My name is Andrew Delly, and I am a senior at Cleveland State University here to announce my senior thesis film, CROSSWALKS. The story follows two young strangers, freshly heartbroken, find solace in each other’s company, and form a new connection, despite the ones they just lost. The film will take lots of inspiration from the films of Wong Kar-wai, and Richard Linklater, in order to create an intimate and poetic atmosphere in the city of Cleveland.
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<div>To accomplish this, I have a great team assembled, including myself as the Writer and Director, Malakee McGuier as my Producer, Grace Dashner as the Cinematographer and Sam Rho editing, many of whom helped me bring my previous film, SELF PORTRAIT, to the School of Film and Media Arts' Student Showcase. I hope to be able to build upon what I learned in that film and deliver a film that means a lot to me, and connect with audiences, but to do that we will need your help!
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<div>With that being said, thank you so much for your time. Please share with your family and friends, as anything helps! I look forward to bringing CROSSWALKS to life!
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CROSSWALKS: Senior Thesis Film

<div>Hello and thank you for taking the time to learn more about<em> Under the Surface</em>!
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<div>Set during the heavy, humid dog days of summer, the story unfolds in the quiet pastoral countryside, inside a sun-bleached roadside motel. At its core, this short explores identity, isolation, and the fragile transition from childhood into adolescence, capturing those fleeting moments when everything changes.
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<div>But to make this vision a reality, we need your help. Independent filmmaking is a labor of love, and your contribution will directly fuel every piece of this production—covering essentials like:
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<div>Every single donation—big or small—helps us bring this story to life, and every supporter will be credited in the final film as part of our team.
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<div>If you believe in original storytelling, in supporting independent art, and in helping fresh voices break through, we’d be honored to have you join us on this journey. In today’s creative landscape, original voices are harder to find. With AI generated content flooding creative spaces, authentic human storytelling is at risk of being drowned out. Independent art, crafted by real people with real passion, needs supporters like you to survive and thrive.
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<div>The team is made up of our friends, Cleveland State film graduates who spent over four years learning, collaborating, and creating stories together. Now, we’re reuniting with the same passion and excitement to bring this project to life—and to do what we love, together, once again.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read about our film, thank you for sharing, and thank you for helping us bring Under the Surface from script to screen.
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Be Part of the Journey – Back 'Under the Surface'

<div>Hello! Thanks for looking to learn more about "Dead Serious - Just a Nibble".

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<div>Set during a burgeoning zombie apocalypse, this coming-of-age adventure film follows nerdy high schooler Tommy and his friends Liz and Scotty as they race to save Tommy's cheerleader crush from the undead.

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<div><strong>"Dead Serious - Just a Nibble" is a proof of concept short that we intend to use as a launchpad for a feature film in the near future.</strong>

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<div>By producing a short first, we have the unique opportunity to fine-tune all the important factors that go into a professional final product, from cinematography to our FX makeup.

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<div><strong>Your contributions help us keep this production running!</strong> This includes everything from costs of makeup and crew meals to rental insurance and professional stunt supervisors.

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<div>And of course - all donations will be credited in the final film!

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<div>We hope you will consider joining us in our journey to bring Dead Serious to life.

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<div>Thanks - and we'll see you at the movies!

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Help Bring Dead Serious to Life

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<div>My name is Nathan Bauer, and I am the producer of BOUNTY HIGH, a Cleveland State University senior thesis film written and directed by Wyatt Woods.

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<div><strong><em>THE PLOT: </em></strong>

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<div>After two aspiring bounty hunters kill her father during a botched arms deal, a vengeful woman decides to track them down in order to gain closure- at any cost. We follow both sides of the story through a desolate and morally bankrupt world in the near future, a place where anyone can take the law into their own hands.

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<div>"Last year, I wrote, directed, and starred in my directorial debut, SNAPSHOT. This project was entirely funded and completed thanks to generous viewers just like you!

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<div>As I’m sure you can tell, I love big stories, big characters, and big worlds, and BOUNTY HIGH is my best attempt at making those elements feasible on a small scale. We have an incredible crew of CSU alumni and current students to help bring this project to life, and I can't wait to get shooting!"

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<div>We implore you to share this page with anyone you think who'd want to help via social media, word-of-mouth, or any other means you can think of! We truly appreciate your support, and we can't bring this film to life without you!

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BOUNTY HIGH-A CSU STUDENT WESTERN FILM

<div>Hello, My name is Emma Grosklos, and I am producing a Cleveland State University thesis documentary about the local Cleveland music scene, directed by Sam Wagner.
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Inside the Scene - A CSU Thesis Film

I’m Jeremiah<br /><br />Hello! Thank you for taking a look at <em>I'm Jeremiah</em>! <em>I’m Jeremiah</em> is an upcoming student film from Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts. It’s an original <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Musical/Drama</strong></span> with a <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>projected running time of 10-12 minutes</strong></span>. The Logline is as follows:<br /><br /><em>Following the dissolution of his band and fallout with his father, up-and-coming music star Jeremiah Smith finds himself drinking at a small-town tavern. Here, he must reconcile with his past and become the person he wants to be.</em><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>BRIEF SYNOPSIS</strong></span><br /><br />The film starts in a flashback: Jeremiah and his partner/bandmate Mary are waiting in their Green Room. They’ve reached their dream; they’re waiting to go perform at the biggest venue they’ve ever been to. Jeremiah’s mind, however, is focused on something else entirely: his estranged father. In the present, Jeremiah finds himself at a small-town tavern during the day. Here, with the help of the Bartender and some of the midday patrons, Jeremiah looks inside himself for the answers he needs to be the person he wants to be.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>WHY NOW?</strong></span><br /><br />Simply put, movie musicals have the power to inspire and the ability to make you smile. We as a team feel that everyone could use a pick-me-up as we stroll along the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having had our educations disrupted by the pandemic ourselves also makes I’m Jeremiah the chance to channel all that’s built up inside of us into something positive, hopefully bringing a smile to people as we go through these dark times.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>HOW WE'LL USE THE MONEY</strong></span><br /><br />Making a musical is a large undertaking and subsequently, so is gathering the funds necessary to make one. From location rentals to banjo smashing, here is a brief breakdown of where your money will go:<br /><br /><em><strong>Craft Services</strong></em> - We have 6 shoot days so we want to make sure we have enough money to properly feed all of our cast and crew!<br /><br /><em><strong>At least two banjos</strong></em> - There is a big moment in the film where Jeremiah smashes a banjo on the ground. We’re hoping two banjos will be enough.<br /><br /><em><strong>Vocal lessons for our lead actor, Jeffery Rucker</strong></em><br /><br /><em><strong>Payment to musicians</strong></em> - We are outsourcing some of our musicians who will play instruments for the song. We want to make sure we can pay them if payment is required.<br /><br /><em><strong>Renting one of our shooting locations</strong></em><br /><br /><em><strong>Production Design</strong></em> - We want to make sure our Art Department has enough money to spend on set design, costumes, and props. Production design is important in any film, but even more so in a musical.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS</strong></span><br /><br />Filmmaking is a collaborative art form and thus, it truly does take a village to make the magic happen. Here is a look at the creative team behind I’m Jeremiah.<br /><br /><br /><strong>CHAN CUNNINGHAM</strong><br /><em>Writer, Director</em><br />Chan Cunningham is in his third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts focusing on the Writing and Directing track. Chan has been steadily working on I’m Jeremiah for close to 5 years. To see it start coming together is a dream come true. Chan has also written and directed numerous other short films, including <em>The Great Talent Showdown (2019)</em>, <em>Mr. Milkman (2020)</em>, <em>Pass It On (2020)</em>, and <em>The Astronaut (2021)</em> . Chan has also been involved in musical theatre since high school, his most recent role being Jack in CSU’s 2019 production of <em>Into the Woods</em>. Chan has always wanted to help bring back movie musicals and I’m Jeremiah is just the first step.<br /><br /><br /><strong>BEN SEGALL</strong><br /><em>Producer</em><br /><br />Ben Segall is in his third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Writing and Producing track. Ben has worked on many student films from CSU’s film school and can’t wait to add I’m Jeremiah to the list. Ben has also been a consistent competitor in Cleveland's 48 Hour Film Project competitions. Ben has been around theatre all his life, practically growing up at the Willoughby Fine Arts Association and is thrilled to apply that experience and set of skills to the film.<br /><br /><br /><strong>AMY SCHON</strong><br /><em>Cinematography</em><br /><br />Amy is in her third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Cinematography track. She has worked as the cinematographer for several student films and projects, one being a short film titled <em>Get Mad (2021)</em>, which was in the CSU Student Showcase. Amy is working collaboratively alongside cinematographer Greg Pace to create the visual story for I’m Jeremiah. She has been involved with musical theater since high school and loves exploring musicals in all forms, especially movies. She is ecstatic to be able to aid in the process of crafting such a creative and adventurous film.<br /><br /><br /><strong>GREG PACE</strong> <br /><em>Cinematography</em><br /><br />Greg is in his third year at Cleveland State for cinematography. He has previously worked theater tech/crew and stage construction at Highland High School and has participated in the 48-hour horror film contest. Greg worked as the director for the live recording of CSU’s Blithe Spirit and worked camera while recording the CSU Drag Show. In addition to his experience in multi-cam production, he has experience with music and sound recording. Greg has years of experience working with director Chan Cunningham, works including Mr. Milkman and Pass It On. Greg is the creative mind behind Hangry (2021) and has worked on a plethora of upcoming student productions. He’s very excited to be taking on a musical, a challenge for sure, but expects to learn a lot, have fun, and help make this film as good as it can be.<br /><br /><br /><strong>ITALY MONET-WHITLEY</strong><br /><em>Production Designer</em><br /><br /><br /><strong>SARAH BLOOM</strong><br /><em>Editor, Script Supervisor</em><br />Sarah Bloom is in her third year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts on the Postproduction track. She previously edited student short film Get Mad (2021), which was selected for CSU’s student showcase of that year. Along with I’m Jeremiah, Sarah is currently working on a short-form documentary for the Lorain Historical Society (OH). Her passion for postproduction originated in 2017 when she was a part of Steele News Live, a daily newscast produced at her high school.<br /><br /><br /><strong>EMERSON SANTUOMO</strong><br /><em>Choreographer</em><br />Emerson Santuomo is a third-year at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts focusing on the Writing and Directing track. This is Emerson’s first time choreographing for film, but she has been dancing her entire life and has done choreography for a number of musicals, audition tapes for friends, and smaller live performance pieces. Some of her favorite musicals she’s choreographed for are <em>Thouroughly Modern Millie Jr. (2016)</em>, <em>Kiss Me, Kate (2017)</em>, and <em>Songs for a New World (2018)</em>. Emerson has also been heavily involved as an actor in musical theatre and in plays as well as taking on several behind-the-scenes positions as well. She is very excited to be working on I’m Jeremiah because it is finally an opportunity for her to share her 3 passions in life; Theatre, Film, and Dance.<br /><br /><br /><br />Overall, the production of <em>I’m Jeremiah</em> will be a learning experience for everybody involved, and having extra help with funds will do wonders to ease the means of production. Thank you for your consideration, and have a wonderful day!

Dominic Verzi