A Little Space
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
A story about addiction disguised as love, fear disguised as loyalty, and the emotional cost of choosing safety over truth.
A Little Space
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama
2 Campaigns | New York, United States
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A story about addiction disguised as love, fear disguised as loyalty, and the emotional cost of choosing safety over truth.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A Little Space is an intimate psychological drama about unrequited love and the quiet violence of self-abandonment. Mason lives with Christian, the person he secretly loves, while Christian openly builds a future with someone else. Rather than walk away, Mason chooses proximity over dignity, convincing himself that being near Christian is better than losing him entirely. It’s a story about addiction disguised as love, fear disguised as loyalty, and the emotional cost of choosing safety over truth.
A man lives with the person he’s not so secretly in love with, and convinces himself proximity is enough until his subconscious forces him to confront the truth.
Greg Kaston is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his work across television, film, and independent productions. Originally from Texas, Kaston has built a diverse career characterized by both on-screen performances and creative work behind the camera. He holds 5 academic degrees, including studies in Film History, Theater Performance, which inform his nuanced and intellectually grounded approach to storytelling. Greg also has a Masters in Nursing and is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Kaston’s acting career spans a range of genres, from network television dramas to indie films and shorts. He can be seen recurring as Officer Dailey on the CBS crime series FBI (2021–2024), where he portrayed a New York police officer across multiple episodes. He has also appeared in popular television projects such as The Equalizer, Power Book II: Ghost, and the Hulu miniseries Mike, in which he played civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.
In film, Kaston has taken on roles in both studio and independent productions. His credits include Genie (2023), 3 Schmucks (2024), and Eleanor the Great, directed by, Scarlett Johannson, where he plays the character Peter. He has also appeared in short films such as Sisters of Seneca, and Killing Time.
Colin M. Smith is a Mid-West, Wisconsin raised Actor who found himself on the East Coast where he graduated with his BFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the fall of 2024. Along with his acting pursuits, he's an active Director and Director of Photography. His debut short film, "WAGON WHEEL", premiered in the summer 2025, along with the documentary, "JUDGMENT", where he was the Director/DoP/Colorist.
His work can be seen on his instagram accounts @iamcolinsmith and @cmsdigitalmedia, his TikTok @iamcolinsmith, and his YouTube: Colin M. Smith. Most recently, he can be seen as Adrian Gallo's first victims in NBC's "The Hunting Party" (S2E2). Colin is thrilled to be joining the cast of "A Little Space" and can't wait for this story to be seen!
Alec Funiciello is a New York–based artist whose work spans theater, music, and film. He performed in PUNCHDRUNK’s ‘Sleep No More’; and has appeared at Lincoln Center, and the New Ohio Theatre. On screen, he starred in the short film Ruta Viva, which won Best Short Film at the HBO Latino Film Festival. He studied acting at the William Esper Studio and has a BA from Pace University.
Robert Walker Jeffery is a Brooklyn-based actor and writer. He appears opposite Will Smith in the Oscar-nominated Warner Bros. feature King Richard, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, and stars in the independent feature That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes, directed by Onur Tukel. He has a supporting role in Netflix’s Bonding and is a series regular in the forthcoming TV pilot Maneaters. As a writer-performer, he created and starred in the half-hour pilot Inpatient, which premiered in competition at SeriesFest. His New York theater credits include leading roles in Killing Mrs. Claus (Theater for the New City), Love Cures (The Players Theatre), and Waiting for Giovanni (The Flea). He holds a BA from Yale and an MFA from Columbia University.
- Unrequited Love vs. Addiction
- Self-Worth & Emotional Masochism
- Proximity as Torture
- Emotional Regression & Stagnation
- Image vs. Internal Truth
Intimacy built slowly through glances and restrained dialogue.
Emotional tension before physical or Verbal confirmation
A feeling of longing, of wanting something you may not fully understand
Intimacy in confined spaces
Psychological realism
Focus on relational dynamics
Shooting Schedule
May 30th-31st
(Two day Shoot)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Prinicipal Photography
Costs $2,500
Paying our cast and crew, renting equipment, and purchasing project insurance.
Post Production
Costs $1,000
Sound Design & Mixing, Editing, Coloring, and Composing
Crafty and Transportion
Costs $300
Feeding the cast and crew and providing transportation for equipment.
Studio Time
Costs $200
In studio recording the title song for the movie, A Little Space.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Production Company
New York City based production Company with a focus on
bold character driven films that blur the line between beauty & terror; love & obsession with mystery, horror & suspense.
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Pete Dorton
Pete Dorton is an award-winning actor, producer, and writer based in New York City, originally from Pitsburg, Ohio. With a dynamic career spanning stage, screen, and live events, Pete has brought stories to life both in front of and behind the camera.
Pete’s entertainment journey began in 2000 with one of his first industry jobs as a green room coordinator for Good Morning America. Since then, he’s earned accolades as a performer, including a Best Actor award at the 2017 Chelsea Film Festival for his role in the short film Lou.
His feature film In Fidelity, was released in November 2024, which he both starred in and executive produced, alongside an ensemble cast including Chris Parnell, Cara Buono, Dennis Haysbert, Willow Shields, and Illeana Douglas. His 2023 drama Bobcat Moretti, starring Vivica A. Fox, debuted to strong success hitting #1 on Starz for three consecutive weeks. Werewolf Game, a feature he executive produced, starring Tony Todd, Bai Ling, Lydia Hearst, and Robert Picardo, was released in January 2025.
Pete continues to champion independent film, with five shorts currently on the festival circuit, including his latest starring Lance Roberts and Tony award winner André De Shields. He has also produced the first two seasons of AMT International Film Festival in NYC and is gearing up for the third season this fall.
Pete is currently producing a documentary with Frank M. Calo and Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco titled Working Play 2026 adding to a growing list of successful projects in film, theater, and event production.
Greg Kaston is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his work across television, film, and independent productions. Originally from Texas, Kaston has built a diverse career characterized by both on-screen performances and creative work behind the camera. He holds 5 academic degrees, including studies in Film History, Theater Performance, which inform his nuanced and intellectually grounded approach to storytelling. Greg also has a Masters in Nursing and is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Kaston’s acting career spans a range of genres, from network television dramas to indie films and shorts. He can be seen recurring as Officer Dailey on the CBS crime series FBI (2021–2024), where he portrayed a New York police officer across multiple episodes. He has also appeared in popular television projects such as The Equalizer, Power Book II: Ghost, and the Hulu miniseries Mike, in which he played civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.
In film, Kaston has taken on roles in both studio and independent productions. His credits include Genie (2023), 3 Schmucks (2024), and Eleanor the Great, directed by, Scarlett Johannson, where he plays the character Peter. He has also appeared in short films such as Sisters of Seneca, and Killing Time.
Beyond acting, Kaston is a filmmaker and founder of Lenbro Productions. He wrote, directed, and produced Sisters of Seneca (2024), demonstrating his interest in exploring themes of identity, history, and the human experience through a blend of realism and the surreal.
With a growing body of work in both mainstream television and independent cinema, Greg Kaston continues to establish himself as a versatile performer and storyteller, balancing commercial projects with personal, thought provoking film making.
Elissa Piszel is a versatile powerhouse in the entertainment industry, boasting a career that spans Broadway, major motion pictures, and the founding of three distinct theater companies. From intense dramatic stage work to sharp comedic performance, her range is backed by rigorous training at The Groundlings in Los Angeles and NYU Tisch School of The Arts and a history of collaboration with industry legends.
A defining moment in her stage career includes performing on Broadway in the NY premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse, where she worked alongside Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and Academy Award nominee Stephen Rea. Her presence on stage remains memorable, evidenced by her recent work in The Entertainer, directed by Robert Sweeting and starring Tony Award winner André De Shields and Lance Roberts.
Beyond the stage, Elissa has established herself as an award winning creator and producer. She starred in and produced the feature film In The Moon's Shadow, which earned a prestigious nomination for Best Feature Film at the La Femme International Film Festival. Her talent as a screenwriter is equally recognized; her original film Ellie’s Perk, which she both wrote and starred in, received an Honorable Mention in Writing at the Los Angeles Festigious Film Festival.
Currently, Elissa continues to expand her creative footprint with several high-profile projects. In addition to her recent role as producer in Sisters of Seneca directed by Greg Kaston, she is developing Behind The Steam, the highly anticipated sequel to Ellie’s Perk. She is also currently writing a new project within the horror genre, further showcasing her adaptability across diverse cinematic styles in contemporary performance and production.
Mohamed Ayed is a New York City based cinematographer and visual storyteller with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling, culturally resonant narratives. Known for his ability to merge technical precision with emotional depth, his work captures the nuance of human experience through striking, intentional imagery.
Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Mohamed brings a global perspective to his storytelling, using film as a connective thread between cultures. His visual language is rooted in both artistry and authenticity, allowing his work to transcend borders and speak to diverse audiences.
Mohamed holds a degree in Audiovisual Arts from the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Nabeul and is highly proficient in industry standard cinematography and post production tools. His career spans international documentary, television, and narrative film making, with credits including work for BBC News and Al Jazeera Arabic, as well as series such as 16-16, ShDajja, and Familia by Délice.
His narrative film work includes Leila’s Blues, Flashback, School 2, and Happy Ness, along with New York based short films The Door, Sisters of Seneca, and The Entertainer.
Mohamed is currently developing Even God Won’t Forgive and L’Albatros, continuing to push the boundaries of visual storytelling with projects that are both intimate and globally relevant.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A Little Space is an intimate psychological drama about unrequited love and the quiet violence of self-abandonment. Mason lives with Christian, the person he secretly loves, while Christian openly builds a future with someone else. Rather than walk away, Mason chooses proximity over dignity, convincing himself that being near Christian is better than losing him entirely. It’s a story about addiction disguised as love, fear disguised as loyalty, and the emotional cost of choosing safety over truth.
A man lives with the person he’s not so secretly in love with, and convinces himself proximity is enough until his subconscious forces him to confront the truth.
Greg Kaston is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his work across television, film, and independent productions. Originally from Texas, Kaston has built a diverse career characterized by both on-screen performances and creative work behind the camera. He holds 5 academic degrees, including studies in Film History, Theater Performance, which inform his nuanced and intellectually grounded approach to storytelling. Greg also has a Masters in Nursing and is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Kaston’s acting career spans a range of genres, from network television dramas to indie films and shorts. He can be seen recurring as Officer Dailey on the CBS crime series FBI (2021–2024), where he portrayed a New York police officer across multiple episodes. He has also appeared in popular television projects such as The Equalizer, Power Book II: Ghost, and the Hulu miniseries Mike, in which he played civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.
In film, Kaston has taken on roles in both studio and independent productions. His credits include Genie (2023), 3 Schmucks (2024), and Eleanor the Great, directed by, Scarlett Johannson, where he plays the character Peter. He has also appeared in short films such as Sisters of Seneca, and Killing Time.
Colin M. Smith is a Mid-West, Wisconsin raised Actor who found himself on the East Coast where he graduated with his BFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the fall of 2024. Along with his acting pursuits, he's an active Director and Director of Photography. His debut short film, "WAGON WHEEL", premiered in the summer 2025, along with the documentary, "JUDGMENT", where he was the Director/DoP/Colorist.
His work can be seen on his instagram accounts @iamcolinsmith and @cmsdigitalmedia, his TikTok @iamcolinsmith, and his YouTube: Colin M. Smith. Most recently, he can be seen as Adrian Gallo's first victims in NBC's "The Hunting Party" (S2E2). Colin is thrilled to be joining the cast of "A Little Space" and can't wait for this story to be seen!
Alec Funiciello is a New York–based artist whose work spans theater, music, and film. He performed in PUNCHDRUNK’s ‘Sleep No More’; and has appeared at Lincoln Center, and the New Ohio Theatre. On screen, he starred in the short film Ruta Viva, which won Best Short Film at the HBO Latino Film Festival. He studied acting at the William Esper Studio and has a BA from Pace University.
Robert Walker Jeffery is a Brooklyn-based actor and writer. He appears opposite Will Smith in the Oscar-nominated Warner Bros. feature King Richard, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, and stars in the independent feature That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes, directed by Onur Tukel. He has a supporting role in Netflix’s Bonding and is a series regular in the forthcoming TV pilot Maneaters. As a writer-performer, he created and starred in the half-hour pilot Inpatient, which premiered in competition at SeriesFest. His New York theater credits include leading roles in Killing Mrs. Claus (Theater for the New City), Love Cures (The Players Theatre), and Waiting for Giovanni (The Flea). He holds a BA from Yale and an MFA from Columbia University.
- Unrequited Love vs. Addiction
- Self-Worth & Emotional Masochism
- Proximity as Torture
- Emotional Regression & Stagnation
- Image vs. Internal Truth
Intimacy built slowly through glances and restrained dialogue.
Emotional tension before physical or Verbal confirmation
A feeling of longing, of wanting something you may not fully understand
Intimacy in confined spaces
Psychological realism
Focus on relational dynamics
Shooting Schedule
May 30th-31st
(Two day Shoot)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Prinicipal Photography
Costs $2,500
Paying our cast and crew, renting equipment, and purchasing project insurance.
Post Production
Costs $1,000
Sound Design & Mixing, Editing, Coloring, and Composing
Crafty and Transportion
Costs $300
Feeding the cast and crew and providing transportation for equipment.
Studio Time
Costs $200
In studio recording the title song for the movie, A Little Space.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Production Company
New York City based production Company with a focus on
bold character driven films that blur the line between beauty & terror; love & obsession with mystery, horror & suspense.
Pete Dorton
Pete Dorton is an award-winning actor, producer, and writer based in New York City, originally from Pitsburg, Ohio. With a dynamic career spanning stage, screen, and live events, Pete has brought stories to life both in front of and behind the camera.
Pete’s entertainment journey began in 2000 with one of his first industry jobs as a green room coordinator for Good Morning America. Since then, he’s earned accolades as a performer, including a Best Actor award at the 2017 Chelsea Film Festival for his role in the short film Lou.
His feature film In Fidelity, was released in November 2024, which he both starred in and executive produced, alongside an ensemble cast including Chris Parnell, Cara Buono, Dennis Haysbert, Willow Shields, and Illeana Douglas. His 2023 drama Bobcat Moretti, starring Vivica A. Fox, debuted to strong success hitting #1 on Starz for three consecutive weeks. Werewolf Game, a feature he executive produced, starring Tony Todd, Bai Ling, Lydia Hearst, and Robert Picardo, was released in January 2025.
Pete continues to champion independent film, with five shorts currently on the festival circuit, including his latest starring Lance Roberts and Tony award winner André De Shields. He has also produced the first two seasons of AMT International Film Festival in NYC and is gearing up for the third season this fall.
Pete is currently producing a documentary with Frank M. Calo and Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco titled Working Play 2026 adding to a growing list of successful projects in film, theater, and event production.
Greg Kaston is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his work across television, film, and independent productions. Originally from Texas, Kaston has built a diverse career characterized by both on-screen performances and creative work behind the camera. He holds 5 academic degrees, including studies in Film History, Theater Performance, which inform his nuanced and intellectually grounded approach to storytelling. Greg also has a Masters in Nursing and is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Kaston’s acting career spans a range of genres, from network television dramas to indie films and shorts. He can be seen recurring as Officer Dailey on the CBS crime series FBI (2021–2024), where he portrayed a New York police officer across multiple episodes. He has also appeared in popular television projects such as The Equalizer, Power Book II: Ghost, and the Hulu miniseries Mike, in which he played civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.
In film, Kaston has taken on roles in both studio and independent productions. His credits include Genie (2023), 3 Schmucks (2024), and Eleanor the Great, directed by, Scarlett Johannson, where he plays the character Peter. He has also appeared in short films such as Sisters of Seneca, and Killing Time.
Beyond acting, Kaston is a filmmaker and founder of Lenbro Productions. He wrote, directed, and produced Sisters of Seneca (2024), demonstrating his interest in exploring themes of identity, history, and the human experience through a blend of realism and the surreal.
With a growing body of work in both mainstream television and independent cinema, Greg Kaston continues to establish himself as a versatile performer and storyteller, balancing commercial projects with personal, thought provoking film making.
Elissa Piszel is a versatile powerhouse in the entertainment industry, boasting a career that spans Broadway, major motion pictures, and the founding of three distinct theater companies. From intense dramatic stage work to sharp comedic performance, her range is backed by rigorous training at The Groundlings in Los Angeles and NYU Tisch School of The Arts and a history of collaboration with industry legends.
A defining moment in her stage career includes performing on Broadway in the NY premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse, where she worked alongside Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and Academy Award nominee Stephen Rea. Her presence on stage remains memorable, evidenced by her recent work in The Entertainer, directed by Robert Sweeting and starring Tony Award winner André De Shields and Lance Roberts.
Beyond the stage, Elissa has established herself as an award winning creator and producer. She starred in and produced the feature film In The Moon's Shadow, which earned a prestigious nomination for Best Feature Film at the La Femme International Film Festival. Her talent as a screenwriter is equally recognized; her original film Ellie’s Perk, which she both wrote and starred in, received an Honorable Mention in Writing at the Los Angeles Festigious Film Festival.
Currently, Elissa continues to expand her creative footprint with several high-profile projects. In addition to her recent role as producer in Sisters of Seneca directed by Greg Kaston, she is developing Behind The Steam, the highly anticipated sequel to Ellie’s Perk. She is also currently writing a new project within the horror genre, further showcasing her adaptability across diverse cinematic styles in contemporary performance and production.
Mohamed Ayed is a New York City based cinematographer and visual storyteller with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling, culturally resonant narratives. Known for his ability to merge technical precision with emotional depth, his work captures the nuance of human experience through striking, intentional imagery.
Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Mohamed brings a global perspective to his storytelling, using film as a connective thread between cultures. His visual language is rooted in both artistry and authenticity, allowing his work to transcend borders and speak to diverse audiences.
Mohamed holds a degree in Audiovisual Arts from the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Nabeul and is highly proficient in industry standard cinematography and post production tools. His career spans international documentary, television, and narrative film making, with credits including work for BBC News and Al Jazeera Arabic, as well as series such as 16-16, ShDajja, and Familia by Délice.
His narrative film work includes Leila’s Blues, Flashback, School 2, and Happy Ness, along with New York based short films The Door, Sisters of Seneca, and The Entertainer.
Mohamed is currently developing Even God Won’t Forgive and L’Albatros, continuing to push the boundaries of visual storytelling with projects that are both intimate and globally relevant.