THRILLER SHORT FILM - "A Painterly Hand"
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller, Drama
"A Painterly Hand" explores death, romance, and art's power to transcend it. We've already shot this short film, but now need your help to complete post-production and enter the festival circuit!
THRILLER SHORT FILM - "A Painterly Hand"
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Thriller, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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"A Painterly Hand" explores death, romance, and art's power to transcend it. We've already shot this short film, but now need your help to complete post-production and enter the festival circuit!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Story:
"A Painterly Hand" is a haunting thriller that delves into the twisted world of an enigmatic artist, Raoul (played by Patrick McDermott), who only paints his deepest fears. That is, until he falls in love with a young new artist, Sylvie (played by Emily Juliette Murphy), at an art gallery. Their untimely romance leads them to both overcoming their deepest fears: death and blindness.
Still of our two star-crossed lovers, Raoul and Sylvie.
Why We Need Your Support:
Finishing a noir-thriller with such a distinctive approach requires meticulous attention to detail and a dedicated post-production team. Your support will be essential for:
- An Original Composed Score: Our composer, Ashna Pathan, is an assistant to the composer of the TV show, American Horror Story. Your contributions will help us secure the string musicians and studio space needed to record a romantic, but thrilling score.
- Color-Grading Excellence: We've already created an enigmatic art workshop - filled to the brim with haunting imagery. But now we need our production design to pop even more with a professional color-grader's touch.
- Detailed Sound Design: Everyone knows a horror/thriller is made in the sound design. Your contributions will help us with dialogue editing, mixing, foley, and added effects.
- Festival Submissions: Finally, your support will enable us to share "A Painterly Hand" with audiences globally by submitting it to renowned film festivals!
Still of the terrifying SFX makeup, done by Alice Levine.
What You Get:
- Exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content and project updates.
- Early access to the completed film.
- Early access to the original soundtrack.
- An exclusive digital print or an actual canvas print used in the film!
- Special thanks or an Associate Producer credit in the film and on IMDb!
Still of the art workshop's production design, with creepy original art by Karen Zipor.
Your Impact:
By supporting "A Painterly Hand," you're aiding independent female filmmaking and helping this team see to completion a project started back in 2021. Much like the artist characters in this story, our team is incredibly passionate about sharing their love for art with the world. Join us in this twisted cinematic exploration of death, romance, and art’s power to transcend it.
Behind-the-scenes still of the art gallery scene. Filmed at Pauhaus in Hollywood.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Edit + Color Grading
Costs $1,250
We already worked hard on the production design, now help us make our paintings pop with a professional colorist's touch!
Film Festival Submissions
Costs $1,000
Help us share "A Painterly Hand" with audiences globally by submitting to renowned film festivals all over the world!
An Original Composed Score
Costs $2,250
Help us secure a string quartet and the studio space needed to record a romantic, but thrilling score!
Sound Design
Costs $1,500
Everyone knows a horror/thriller is made in the sound design. Your contribution will help the dialogue editing, mixing, foley, & effects!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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Share this update!
About This Team
Karen Zipor - Writer/Director
Karen Zipor is a festival award-winning writer and director for her thriller films and plays that focus on suspense and death - it’s strangely her favorite subject. She has worked professionally on producing content for Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Bros, and other animated television shows. But most importantly, in addition to being a filmmaker, Karen is an artist and painter herself. You can view her prior work at: http://www.karenzipor.com/
Brody McDevitt - Producer
Brody McDevitt is an Actor-Producer from Virginia with 2 years of production experience on Fox and HBO reality shows, national commercials, and indie shorts/features. He has acted across from TITANIC’s Billy Zane in an indie feature called TAPAWINGO, also starring Jon Heder and Gina Gershon. Recently, Brody spent 4 months traveling and “raising hell” as Stone Cold Steve Austin’s PA sidekick in the travel reality show STONE COLD TAKES ON AMERICA. This film is Brody’s first time producing and he has been having a blast with this awesome team!
Shamus Hays - Director of Photography
Shamus Hays is an award-winning filmmaker with a focus on everything strange and fantastical. His cinematography ranges across narrative shorts, experimental films, and music videos. His debut feature film as a director, THE PLACE WE’RE GOING won Best Feature Film at the Berlin Indie Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at the Creative International Film Festival. Growing up fully immersed in the art world this film was the perfect project for him to jump into.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8503495/
Ashna Pathan - Composer
Ashna Pathan is a composer for film, theater, and games who is known for the wide range and depth of projects she has been involved in. In addition to her short film work, Ashna recently produced the debut single of Broadway actress, Elizabeth Teeter, had her music heard in the “Earth Adorned” fashion show, and wrote and produced “Senior Year Is Gonna Kill Me- The Murder-Mystery Musical.” As a fan of the macabre, this project was right up her alley, and she can’t wait to get started! https://www.ashnapathanmusic.com/
Amaya Cranston - Sound
Amaya Cranston is a freelance Sound Designer and Content Producer based in Los Angeles. She has crafted sound design experiences for prestigious clients like Coachella, Hulu, Showtime, and HBO Max. She specializes in Production Sound as a Boom Operator and Mixer as well as Post-Production Sound Design and Mixing. She recently earned her B.F.A in Film and TV Production at the University of Southern California and now is an Adjunct Professor in the Production Division at the School of Cinematic Arts. You can view her work at: https://www.amayacranston.com
Sydne Horton - Production Designer
Sydne Horton is a queer creator whose award-winning work often explores themes of identity, coming-of-age, and human connection, while bending genres and subverting expectations. Her horror short, THE HOUSE SITTERS, was nominated at HorrorHound for Best Short and Judges Choice. Sydne has since expanded her visual approach to directing through her prop department work on Ley Line Entertainment’s ON SWIFT HORSES, Netflix’s REBEL MOON, Paramount Plus’s THE OFFER, and more. http://www.sydnehorton.com/
Isabella Dominguez - Production Artist
Isabella is a director. Just not of films. She currently works at a K-8 school in Sierra Madre as director of their after-school program. All about fun and play, Isabella spreads her optimism and creativity to everyone she works with. Having also graduated with a BFA from the University of LaVerne, Isabella specializes in painting, drawing, and a little bit of animation. She is definitely the right person to ask if you need help with an artsy task, which is why she loves working in the art department for all her friends' films. If you couldn't guess, working on "A Painterly Hand" has been the highlight of this year as she got to apply all her art skills to its production.
Alice Levine - SFX/Makeup
Alice Levine is a professional freelance makeup artist with vast experience ranging from classic beauty to special effects. She received her certification at Make-up Designatory in 2021 after completing the Master Program. Alice has been trained in all disciplines: from airbrush to special FX, natural to glam, runway to photoshoots. She has worked professionally for celebrity makeup artists, done various “do & go’s,” and has been key makeup artist on multiple short films and music videos. This project allowed her to express herself creatively in many different ways through classic glam, body painting, and spooky eye blood. You can view her work at: https://alicelevinemakeup.com/
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Story:
"A Painterly Hand" is a haunting thriller that delves into the twisted world of an enigmatic artist, Raoul (played by Patrick McDermott), who only paints his deepest fears. That is, until he falls in love with a young new artist, Sylvie (played by Emily Juliette Murphy), at an art gallery. Their untimely romance leads them to both overcoming their deepest fears: death and blindness.
Still of our two star-crossed lovers, Raoul and Sylvie.
Why We Need Your Support:
Finishing a noir-thriller with such a distinctive approach requires meticulous attention to detail and a dedicated post-production team. Your support will be essential for:
- An Original Composed Score: Our composer, Ashna Pathan, is an assistant to the composer of the TV show, American Horror Story. Your contributions will help us secure the string musicians and studio space needed to record a romantic, but thrilling score.
- Color-Grading Excellence: We've already created an enigmatic art workshop - filled to the brim with haunting imagery. But now we need our production design to pop even more with a professional color-grader's touch.
- Detailed Sound Design: Everyone knows a horror/thriller is made in the sound design. Your contributions will help us with dialogue editing, mixing, foley, and added effects.
- Festival Submissions: Finally, your support will enable us to share "A Painterly Hand" with audiences globally by submitting it to renowned film festivals!
Still of the terrifying SFX makeup, done by Alice Levine.
What You Get:
- Exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content and project updates.
- Early access to the completed film.
- Early access to the original soundtrack.
- An exclusive digital print or an actual canvas print used in the film!
- Special thanks or an Associate Producer credit in the film and on IMDb!
Still of the art workshop's production design, with creepy original art by Karen Zipor.
Your Impact:
By supporting "A Painterly Hand," you're aiding independent female filmmaking and helping this team see to completion a project started back in 2021. Much like the artist characters in this story, our team is incredibly passionate about sharing their love for art with the world. Join us in this twisted cinematic exploration of death, romance, and art’s power to transcend it.
Behind-the-scenes still of the art gallery scene. Filmed at Pauhaus in Hollywood.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Edit + Color Grading
Costs $1,250
We already worked hard on the production design, now help us make our paintings pop with a professional colorist's touch!
Film Festival Submissions
Costs $1,000
Help us share "A Painterly Hand" with audiences globally by submitting to renowned film festivals all over the world!
An Original Composed Score
Costs $2,250
Help us secure a string quartet and the studio space needed to record a romantic, but thrilling score!
Sound Design
Costs $1,500
Everyone knows a horror/thriller is made in the sound design. Your contribution will help the dialogue editing, mixing, foley, & effects!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Karen Zipor - Writer/Director
Karen Zipor is a festival award-winning writer and director for her thriller films and plays that focus on suspense and death - it’s strangely her favorite subject. She has worked professionally on producing content for Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Bros, and other animated television shows. But most importantly, in addition to being a filmmaker, Karen is an artist and painter herself. You can view her prior work at: http://www.karenzipor.com/
Brody McDevitt - Producer
Brody McDevitt is an Actor-Producer from Virginia with 2 years of production experience on Fox and HBO reality shows, national commercials, and indie shorts/features. He has acted across from TITANIC’s Billy Zane in an indie feature called TAPAWINGO, also starring Jon Heder and Gina Gershon. Recently, Brody spent 4 months traveling and “raising hell” as Stone Cold Steve Austin’s PA sidekick in the travel reality show STONE COLD TAKES ON AMERICA. This film is Brody’s first time producing and he has been having a blast with this awesome team!
Shamus Hays - Director of Photography
Shamus Hays is an award-winning filmmaker with a focus on everything strange and fantastical. His cinematography ranges across narrative shorts, experimental films, and music videos. His debut feature film as a director, THE PLACE WE’RE GOING won Best Feature Film at the Berlin Indie Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at the Creative International Film Festival. Growing up fully immersed in the art world this film was the perfect project for him to jump into.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8503495/
Ashna Pathan - Composer
Ashna Pathan is a composer for film, theater, and games who is known for the wide range and depth of projects she has been involved in. In addition to her short film work, Ashna recently produced the debut single of Broadway actress, Elizabeth Teeter, had her music heard in the “Earth Adorned” fashion show, and wrote and produced “Senior Year Is Gonna Kill Me- The Murder-Mystery Musical.” As a fan of the macabre, this project was right up her alley, and she can’t wait to get started! https://www.ashnapathanmusic.com/
Amaya Cranston - Sound
Amaya Cranston is a freelance Sound Designer and Content Producer based in Los Angeles. She has crafted sound design experiences for prestigious clients like Coachella, Hulu, Showtime, and HBO Max. She specializes in Production Sound as a Boom Operator and Mixer as well as Post-Production Sound Design and Mixing. She recently earned her B.F.A in Film and TV Production at the University of Southern California and now is an Adjunct Professor in the Production Division at the School of Cinematic Arts. You can view her work at: https://www.amayacranston.com
Sydne Horton - Production Designer
Sydne Horton is a queer creator whose award-winning work often explores themes of identity, coming-of-age, and human connection, while bending genres and subverting expectations. Her horror short, THE HOUSE SITTERS, was nominated at HorrorHound for Best Short and Judges Choice. Sydne has since expanded her visual approach to directing through her prop department work on Ley Line Entertainment’s ON SWIFT HORSES, Netflix’s REBEL MOON, Paramount Plus’s THE OFFER, and more. http://www.sydnehorton.com/
Isabella Dominguez - Production Artist
Isabella is a director. Just not of films. She currently works at a K-8 school in Sierra Madre as director of their after-school program. All about fun and play, Isabella spreads her optimism and creativity to everyone she works with. Having also graduated with a BFA from the University of LaVerne, Isabella specializes in painting, drawing, and a little bit of animation. She is definitely the right person to ask if you need help with an artsy task, which is why she loves working in the art department for all her friends' films. If you couldn't guess, working on "A Painterly Hand" has been the highlight of this year as she got to apply all her art skills to its production.
Alice Levine - SFX/Makeup
Alice Levine is a professional freelance makeup artist with vast experience ranging from classic beauty to special effects. She received her certification at Make-up Designatory in 2021 after completing the Master Program. Alice has been trained in all disciplines: from airbrush to special FX, natural to glam, runway to photoshoots. She has worked professionally for celebrity makeup artists, done various “do & go’s,” and has been key makeup artist on multiple short films and music videos. This project allowed her to express herself creatively in many different ways through classic glam, body painting, and spooky eye blood. You can view her work at: https://alicelevinemakeup.com/