Braden Wilcox

Lured - A Florida Gothic Horror Feature Film Logline: When a group of friends retreats to a cabin for a bachelorette getaway, they must survive a mysterious predatory threat The Production Vision: As a filmmaker with a background in practical effects, miniatures, and green screen visual effects, I am focused on creating an authentic, "Florida Gothic" atmosphere. We are utilizing: • Practical FX: To bring the green-tinged, slimy, and "water-rotted" possession of the characters to life. • Atmospheric Storytelling: Leveraging the natural, unsettling beauty of the Florida landscape—the Spanish moss, the amber sun, and the "iron and mold" scenery of the wetlands. • Practical Creatures: Inspired by carnivorous pitcher plants, our "monster" is a grounded, biological horror. Funding Goal: $2,500 We are keeping our budget lean and focused. This $2,500 will go directly toward: • SFX Makeup & Props: Creating the gruesome remains and the physical transformation of the "lured" characters. • Travel Costs: Crew travel costs from Orlando, and to and from cabin and pool/bluescreen environment set. • Craft Services & Safety: Keeping our cast and crew fed and safe during overnight shoots in the forest. Our Thanks •Equipment Upgrades for the best possible picture PRODUCED BY YOU We are not offering physical perks or tiered gifts for this campaign. Instead, every single person who contributes to bringing this vision to life, no matter the amount, will receive a Special Thanks in the film’s credits. You are helping us create a piece of independent Florida cinema, and your name will be permanently attached to the project as a vital part of our crew. The lake is patient. Help us tell its story before the ripples fade. About the Director: Braden Wilcox, 31 | Filmmaker, Actor & Producer Braden Wilcox is a seasoned filmmaker and performer who has been around the camera since the age of 12, getting his start producing short films through PAC 8 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. A graduate of Full Sail University with a degree in Film, Braden combines high-level technical expertise with a deep background in professional production. His experience on major industry sets includes work on feature films such as The Eye (2007), Let Me In (2010), and Sicario: Day of the Soldado, as well as television productions like AMC’s Monsters of God and second-unit work on Get Shorty. As a creator, he has helmed independent projects including the sci-fi short Potential Reality and the environmental film Finite. Production Instagram