Agent Of Death
Tempe, Arizona | Film Short
Drama, Comedy
When a jaded fallen angel meets a sassy little seven-year-old, the two form an unlikely bond, before life has other plans. "This film is inspired by real people I've lost and learning to live with that grief. If you've ever lost somebody and know that same pain, this film is for you"— Luisa (Writer)
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When a jaded fallen angel meets a sassy little seven-year-old, the two form an unlikely bond, before life has other plans. "This film is inspired by real people I've lost and learning to live with that grief. If you've ever lost somebody and know that same pain, this film is for you"— Luisa (Writer)
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
About our Film:
Damien, a jaded angel, is tasked with delivering people to death. He receives "assignments" from an unknown higher source known as "Life." Damien now treats this as a mundane 9-5 where his invisibility to humans keeps him emotionally isolated. While he is taking the life of an elderly man, he is noticed by a young girl, Zoe. Her relentlessness and curiosity force Damien to bring her along with the difficult job. Zoe’s childlike perspective forces Damien to face himself and see the humanity within the people he takes. His appreciation and softness grow as he spends more of his day with her. This culminates in his receiving his final “assignment” or life he must take, and telling Zoe to say her final goodbyes to her grandfather.
Agent of Death plans to approach this story through fantasy, humor, and emotional sincerity. The contrast between Damien’s cynical worldview and Zoe’s childlike curiosity makes for an easily lovable bond and creates moments that are funny, tender, and devastating all at once. The film stands out visually and tonally. A man with black wings and a business suit wandering around a hospital is memorable and intriguing. While the contained location allows the story to easily delve into intimate and character-driven moments.
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Our Crew:
As filmmakers, every single crew member is dedicated and excited to bring this vision to life from pre-production all the way to post. Here are some statements from some of our crew members...
Luisa Isabel Galván (Writer):
"I think conversations about death are really hard to have, but it's really important in order to appreciate life. [T]he humor and lightness I added to the script is something I'm really proud of."
Analiz Lara-Lopez (Director):
"My artistic style explores raw truths, emotions, and lessons we tend to shy away from in our day-to-day. That's why I loved this story ever since I first heard it. It explores the complicated topic of death while balancing both the darkness and the light that surrounds it. The team is so amazing to work with, and I'm just excited to be able to bring Luisa's script to life."
Julian Ambriz II (Producer):
"I think one of the main things that interested me about joining this project, aside from the beautiful story and the motivations behind it, [is] primarily the passion that is behind this team and everyone creating this. It's something that inspires me, it's something that makes me excited to be a part of this train, this very ambitious train."
Aram Martinez (Director of Photography):
"Even before reading the script, just the idea of a sorta Grim Reaper character connecting or creating this special bond with this person and through that person reagaining back his humanity in a sense—I find that really beautiful."
Joaquin Salas (Sound Supervisor):
"This story is so emotionally impactful and touching to me, and I jumped at the opportunity to work on it."
Ravi Pierce (Production Designer):
"When I read the script, I was immediately reminded of The Sixth Sense, which is one of my all-time favorite movies. And to be able to immerse myself in that own experience, I really want to be able to create just as many easter eggs in the background and any form of arts and crafts."
Santiago Martinez (Editor):
"Ever since I saw the script and saw how passionate everyone was about the project, I was really invested and really interested. It also reminded me of one of my comfort films, which is Meet Joe Black. "
Why Should You Support Agent of Death:
People should support this project because it speaks to something universal. Everyone has experienced grief, feared losing someone, or struggled to understand mortality. Supporting this film means supporting an emotionally ambitious story that combines fantasy elements and humanity, designed to stay with audiences long after it ends.
We plan to shoot at four different locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including ASU and non-ASU facilities. With casting underway, locations secured, crew excited, and a budget planned, it's time for your help! Donations will help us do so many things, including feeding our cast and crew on set, obtaining the equipment and insurance needed to bring this film to life, and submitting this film to film festivals around the country. If you cannot donate, no worries! A follow and share helps spread the word on this important story our crew wants to share.
This film is most of our crew's senior capstone film. Having spent years at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University and learning all about how films are made, it is our time to put our skills to the test. This is our chance.
Follow us on Instagram @agentofdeathfilm to see updates, learn more about our crew, and follow along our journey bringing Agent of Death to life.
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Art department, wardrobe, and makeup
Costs $1,200
Help us fund out set design, props, makeup, and wardrobe cast.
Production costs
Costs $3,250
Help us fund our locations, insurance, distribution, and contingency during production!
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About This Team
Luisa has written multiple short films, 1 TV pilot, and 1 feature film, as well as collaborated on numerous other student projects to further enhance her storytelling skills as a creator. On sets, she is always helpful in problem-solving, adding creative suggestions on the fly when needed, and effectively communicating with all departments while still maintaining the organizational skill to stay within schedule.
Analiz is a double major in both Theatre (Acting) and Film and Media Production, making her a versatile director with a wide background of skills. She has directed multiple narrative shorts, one of which was accepted to multiple film festivals. With her education and background, she is skilled in creative collaboration, team management, and bringing tough topics to light through visual media.
Julian has produced multiple short films while at ASU. Having gained experience in most on-set roles, he has an understanding of what each department needs in order to put out their best work. Julian has experience with crowdfunding, along with managing/leading larger crews. He is skilled in adapting and problem-solving, allowing for a smooth and safe set.
Meagan has a vast list of experience producing various productions at ASU. With experience in producing news productions and short films, she's a strong fit for this production. She is a senior at ASU with plans to continue producing going forward in both news and film.
Rio Brown is a 20-year-old filmmaker currently attending Arizona State University, pursuing a BFA degree in Film & Media Production. She has had a love for film since starting her freshman year of high school, and has been making films since then. Rio has an interest in making heartfelt, quirky dramas, with endings that feel real to the human experience. She loves fantastical elements and wants to continue doing that in her work.
Aram is a cinematographer who has worked on multiple experimental films as both the director and cinematographer, he values and focuses on subtlety and the intimacy of human emotion. His focus on every film project is to explore universal emotions and make it cinematic by bringing positivity, creativity, passion, and respect. He takes pride in his adaptability in making the most out of what’s available to him.
Morgan is a third-year film major with a double focus in Cinematography and Post-Production. This gives him a unique perspective on visual storytelling. Morgan has worked on many student and professional sets in a wide range of roles, giving him extensive experience. With this experience and outlook on creative projects, he is able to round out a crew and bring creative visions to life.
Santiago is an editor with extensive hours on editing programs. He has edited and worked on many projects for his peers as well as class projects. He prides himself on having good attention to detail as well as communication skills. His goal is to do his best in every film he works on, bringing his own ideas as well as respecting the director’s/producer’s vision.
Joaquin has done sound on several projects, both in and outside of ASU. Throughout his time at ASU, he’s invested time learning sound-related skills such as live and post-production mixing, Foley recording, sound design, composition, and music production. Joaquin builds his repertoire of skills to bring as much creative power forth as possible to each project he works on.
Ravi is majoring in Film and Media Production (BFA) and will often find himself building ideas through physical display and creativity. He is skilled in balancing everyone’s opinions together and finding multiple ways to make a piece of artwork something everyone can enjoy and relate to, filling in the blanks of whatever silence can be further brought to life.
Lesley has had many opportunities over the past three years to supervise the continuity and narrative in and out of ASU film productions. She keeps a detail-oriented and organized list of the shots and takes done throughout the scene for the story to come together. She communicates closely with the director and the other crew members before or in between takes in case there are any notes needed to be written down, in order for things to run smoothly in the post-production stage of the project.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
About our Film:
Damien, a jaded angel, is tasked with delivering people to death. He receives "assignments" from an unknown higher source known as "Life." Damien now treats this as a mundane 9-5 where his invisibility to humans keeps him emotionally isolated. While he is taking the life of an elderly man, he is noticed by a young girl, Zoe. Her relentlessness and curiosity force Damien to bring her along with the difficult job. Zoe’s childlike perspective forces Damien to face himself and see the humanity within the people he takes. His appreciation and softness grow as he spends more of his day with her. This culminates in his receiving his final “assignment” or life he must take, and telling Zoe to say her final goodbyes to her grandfather.
Agent of Death plans to approach this story through fantasy, humor, and emotional sincerity. The contrast between Damien’s cynical worldview and Zoe’s childlike curiosity makes for an easily lovable bond and creates moments that are funny, tender, and devastating all at once. The film stands out visually and tonally. A man with black wings and a business suit wandering around a hospital is memorable and intriguing. While the contained location allows the story to easily delve into intimate and character-driven moments.
Our Crew:
As filmmakers, every single crew member is dedicated and excited to bring this vision to life from pre-production all the way to post. Here are some statements from some of our crew members...
Luisa Isabel Galván (Writer):
"I think conversations about death are really hard to have, but it's really important in order to appreciate life. [T]he humor and lightness I added to the script is something I'm really proud of."
Analiz Lara-Lopez (Director):
"My artistic style explores raw truths, emotions, and lessons we tend to shy away from in our day-to-day. That's why I loved this story ever since I first heard it. It explores the complicated topic of death while balancing both the darkness and the light that surrounds it. The team is so amazing to work with, and I'm just excited to be able to bring Luisa's script to life."
Julian Ambriz II (Producer):
"I think one of the main things that interested me about joining this project, aside from the beautiful story and the motivations behind it, [is] primarily the passion that is behind this team and everyone creating this. It's something that inspires me, it's something that makes me excited to be a part of this train, this very ambitious train."
Aram Martinez (Director of Photography):
"Even before reading the script, just the idea of a sorta Grim Reaper character connecting or creating this special bond with this person and through that person reagaining back his humanity in a sense—I find that really beautiful."
Joaquin Salas (Sound Supervisor):
"This story is so emotionally impactful and touching to me, and I jumped at the opportunity to work on it."
Ravi Pierce (Production Designer):
"When I read the script, I was immediately reminded of The Sixth Sense, which is one of my all-time favorite movies. And to be able to immerse myself in that own experience, I really want to be able to create just as many easter eggs in the background and any form of arts and crafts."
Santiago Martinez (Editor):
"Ever since I saw the script and saw how passionate everyone was about the project, I was really invested and really interested. It also reminded me of one of my comfort films, which is Meet Joe Black. "
Why Should You Support Agent of Death:
People should support this project because it speaks to something universal. Everyone has experienced grief, feared losing someone, or struggled to understand mortality. Supporting this film means supporting an emotionally ambitious story that combines fantasy elements and humanity, designed to stay with audiences long after it ends.
We plan to shoot at four different locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including ASU and non-ASU facilities. With casting underway, locations secured, crew excited, and a budget planned, it's time for your help! Donations will help us do so many things, including feeding our cast and crew on set, obtaining the equipment and insurance needed to bring this film to life, and submitting this film to film festivals around the country. If you cannot donate, no worries! A follow and share helps spread the word on this important story our crew wants to share.
This film is most of our crew's senior capstone film. Having spent years at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University and learning all about how films are made, it is our time to put our skills to the test. This is our chance.
Follow us on Instagram @agentofdeathfilm to see updates, learn more about our crew, and follow along our journey bringing Agent of Death to life.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Art department, wardrobe, and makeup
Costs $1,200
Help us fund out set design, props, makeup, and wardrobe cast.
Production costs
Costs $3,250
Help us fund our locations, insurance, distribution, and contingency during production!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Luisa has written multiple short films, 1 TV pilot, and 1 feature film, as well as collaborated on numerous other student projects to further enhance her storytelling skills as a creator. On sets, she is always helpful in problem-solving, adding creative suggestions on the fly when needed, and effectively communicating with all departments while still maintaining the organizational skill to stay within schedule.
Analiz is a double major in both Theatre (Acting) and Film and Media Production, making her a versatile director with a wide background of skills. She has directed multiple narrative shorts, one of which was accepted to multiple film festivals. With her education and background, she is skilled in creative collaboration, team management, and bringing tough topics to light through visual media.
Julian has produced multiple short films while at ASU. Having gained experience in most on-set roles, he has an understanding of what each department needs in order to put out their best work. Julian has experience with crowdfunding, along with managing/leading larger crews. He is skilled in adapting and problem-solving, allowing for a smooth and safe set.
Meagan has a vast list of experience producing various productions at ASU. With experience in producing news productions and short films, she's a strong fit for this production. She is a senior at ASU with plans to continue producing going forward in both news and film.
Rio Brown is a 20-year-old filmmaker currently attending Arizona State University, pursuing a BFA degree in Film & Media Production. She has had a love for film since starting her freshman year of high school, and has been making films since then. Rio has an interest in making heartfelt, quirky dramas, with endings that feel real to the human experience. She loves fantastical elements and wants to continue doing that in her work.
Aram is a cinematographer who has worked on multiple experimental films as both the director and cinematographer, he values and focuses on subtlety and the intimacy of human emotion. His focus on every film project is to explore universal emotions and make it cinematic by bringing positivity, creativity, passion, and respect. He takes pride in his adaptability in making the most out of what’s available to him.
Morgan is a third-year film major with a double focus in Cinematography and Post-Production. This gives him a unique perspective on visual storytelling. Morgan has worked on many student and professional sets in a wide range of roles, giving him extensive experience. With this experience and outlook on creative projects, he is able to round out a crew and bring creative visions to life.
Santiago is an editor with extensive hours on editing programs. He has edited and worked on many projects for his peers as well as class projects. He prides himself on having good attention to detail as well as communication skills. His goal is to do his best in every film he works on, bringing his own ideas as well as respecting the director’s/producer’s vision.
Joaquin has done sound on several projects, both in and outside of ASU. Throughout his time at ASU, he’s invested time learning sound-related skills such as live and post-production mixing, Foley recording, sound design, composition, and music production. Joaquin builds his repertoire of skills to bring as much creative power forth as possible to each project he works on.
Ravi is majoring in Film and Media Production (BFA) and will often find himself building ideas through physical display and creativity. He is skilled in balancing everyone’s opinions together and finding multiple ways to make a piece of artwork something everyone can enjoy and relate to, filling in the blanks of whatever silence can be further brought to life.
Lesley has had many opportunities over the past three years to supervise the continuity and narrative in and out of ASU film productions. She keeps a detail-oriented and organized list of the shots and takes done throughout the scene for the story to come together. She communicates closely with the director and the other crew members before or in between takes in case there are any notes needed to be written down, in order for things to run smoothly in the post-production stage of the project.