Sam suffers from agoraphobia and in desperation visits the "Fairy Steps", where local legend claims wishes are granted. Sam's wish does come true but she is cursed. She can never be alone again or "They" will come for her. Alone is a tense thriller with a shocking climactic twist.
Sam suffers from agoraphobia and in desperation visits the "Fairy Steps", where local legend claims wishes are granted. Sam's wish does come true but she is cursed. She can never be alone again or "They" will come for her. Alone is a tense thriller with a shocking climactic twist.
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Mission Statement
Our lead, Becky Rygg, is supported by Mikey Winn, Bradford Anderson, Kendra Timm and Sarina Hart. Our cast is Caucasian, Filipino and African American; three are LGBTQ -- a strong theme throughout the film. Our leads are 40+ years old which is an underrepresented age demographic for women in film.About The Project
Alone is a SAG ULTRA LOW BUDGET FILM.
Thirty-six year old Sam has just moved in with her best friend after the death of her "Mama". The tragedy has made her condition worse and her psychiatrist is growing concerned.
Sam suffers from a crippling anxiety disorder known as Agoraphobia. She experiences panic attacks in crowds and is becoming more and more of a recluse. Her only friend and roommate, 29-year-old Thomas, makes a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that she visit a secluded location within a nearby graveyard known to the locals as "The Fairy Steps". Sam laughs it off; she doesn't believe in superstition or the supernatural. Afterall, that stuff is just fairy tales...
The Fairy Steps are where the hopeless go when they've nowhere else to turn. Local legend claims that if you stand on the 13th step, make a wish aloud and leave an offering, within minutes your wish will be granted.
Sam has a crippling panic attack at a bar and Thomas' boyfriend, Mike, corroborates the legend. He claims that he visited the steps, wished to quit smoking and hasn't touched a cigarette since. In desperation (and a drunken whim), Sam agrees to visit the Fairy Steps and make the wish: to not live her life in isolation and no longer feel paralyzed in social settings.
After making the wish, the Groundskeeper catches Sam and runs her off the premises. She forgets to leave an offering; a grievous mistake.
Her wish is granted but in a sinister and terrifying way. Sam discovers that when she is alone for more than two minutes and seventeen seconds, menacing phantoms emerge from walls and shadows to claim her soul.
Sam's life changes completely. She is in a constant race against time, desperately seeking companionship, sacrificing her morals, her better judgement, her sanity, just to stay alive. Alone is filled with scares, suspense, and genuine psychological horror.
Alone is a constant assault on your nerves until the climactic twist that will leave your jaw on the floor. Please join us in making this film a reality.
We love horror movies. That said, our movies have quality stories and sympathetic characters at the core. We work together, united by a desire to entertain, incite critical-thinking, and ultimately "move" our audience -- three factors we value the most in the films we make as well as the films we watch and love. We emphasize collaboration and pride ourselves on the artistic community we've built. Our humble upbringings have made us resourceful, empathetic and self-sufficient.
There is a common thread -- sometimes beautiful, sometimes terrifying, and often times both -- that runs through humanity. It is with this thread that we weave our best stories. It is our hope, that viewers watching our films will recognize something in themselves, like a reflection in a mirror.
Even if it scares them.
Incentives
$10
Acquaintances
Oh hey! Where do we know you from? Oh that's right -- Tammy's party. Thanks for the help...you.
--We'll put your name in the credits under "Special Thanks"! Don't want to use your real name? Make one up! We won't know the difference.
Claimed: 8 of 200
$20
"Fair Weather" Friends
Hey there. Been a while. Funny you show up now when we're making this super cool film. But what the heck, it is really nice to see you.
--Let's put your name in the credits under "Special Thanks" and give you a digital download of the film. Hey, where are you going? I thought you were going to help me fix my car?
Claimed: 10 of 100
$25
Friends
So great to see you -- a sight for sore eyes! You are a just such an amazing friend. You're always there when we need you. Speaking of, I could really use 25 bucks right now...
--You get your name under the "Special Thanks" category in the credits (above those other categories) and the digital copy of the film. And because of that time you held our hair back after partying all night, you'll get a personal MEME which is entered in the Meme game!
The Meme game: Anyone who donates $25 or more gets to play the Meme Game. Message your silliest/weirdest/dorkiest picture to our "Alone" Facebook page and we'll Meme it within a few days and throw it up on the thread (and also show them in the updates). The Meme that gets the most likes, wins the BIG suprise!
Claimed: 15 of 100
$50
BFFs
My BFF. We have just done so much for each other through the years and our love knows no bounds. Remember when we cut our palms and held hands and became blood siblings and promised to return if the kids started disappearing again? Really good times.
--Anyway, to show how much you mean to us, you get your name in the credits under "Special Thanks" (Above everyone else's name). You also get a digital copy of the film and a super cool signed poster.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 16 of 100
$100
Family
We can't choose our family but you can choose us. Whether you're our doting parent, alcoholic aunt or creepy uncle, we love you! You're our family and family sticks together.
--For this family reunion you get your name above all in the credits under "Special Thanks". You also get a signed poster and a digital download and hey, let's throw in a signed screenplay as well. You never know when you might need paper for your fireplace.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 17 of 25
$500
Life Saver
We can't believe you just saved our lives. If you hadn't have been there with that pressurized scuba tank and rifle, we wouldn't be here writing this right now. We owe you a great debt.
--How about we give you your name in the "Special Thanks" section of the credits, a digital copy of the film, a signed poster, a signed script, a shirt and we'll put you in the movie. We can't pay for travel expenses or lodging but if you're in the area, you can come to set for a day and you'll be a star. Or most-likely an extra. Remember, there are no small parts -- except extras.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 4 of 10
$1,000
Associate Producer
A producer on a real movie? Yep, you heard us right. Associate Producer -- sounds super important, right? It's a real honor and you get your name in under the "Associate Producer" credit. You deserve everything else coming your way too.
--You get all the previous incentives and you can come to set and hang out for a day and have dinner with us (the cast and crew). Sorry, we can't pay for travel or lodging but we're only in Montana, which is no more than a 50 hour drive from where you are. Whitefish is known for its fine dining and we just got a Little Caesars so the party is on! Let's talk about how great "Call Me By Your Name" was or actually you can lead the conversation in whatever direction you want. We will talk or not talk for hours. It's your choice. And if you're a drinker, you're in luck, because Montana has BEER and we'll buy you some. We also have water, from tap, that you can drink safely. It really is magical up here in the mountains.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$2,000
Executive Producer
You are an Executive Producer. You are important and powerful. This is arguably the most impotrant credit and you will be billed among the first opening credit sequence. Imagine your name in huge print on screen. It's really a dream come true -- especially to those who've always wanted to be an executive producer in an indie horror film.
--You get all the incentives listed so far and you can come by the set whenever you feel like it. We can't provide travel or lodging but we will put a mint on your pillow wherever you decide to stay. You're the Queen of the set and will be treated as such! You haven't had this much fun since your grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. (See next incentive.)
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$5,000
Grandma
Awwww, Thanks for your undying support, Grandma. ( We are non-gender specific here). Since none of us have any living grandparents, you will be our new grandma. We'll bring you soup, file your toes and walk your old, obese dog. (You really need to quit feeding him people food, Grams.)
--You also get every incentive listed above and a speaking role in the film. Who wouldn't put their own Grandma in thier film? We can't provide travel but we'll find you lodging, some place nice with a refigerator full in Ensures and a whole knitting station. We know what you love Grammy and we could really use a new scarf.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$10,000
Alone
You are all alone on this one.
--You get every incentive listed so far along with a speaking role in the film. There will be other surprises coming your way too. It's like Christmas every day!
--The fun never stops when you're alone. But you can also hang out with us! You will come to the wrap party and get a private meeting (in person or by phone) alone with Adam, David and Bradford and talk about whetever you want. Have you seen "Call Me by Your Name"? It's so good. Some of the crew will come film something for you too -- a wedding, a batmitzah, performance art -- you name it (as long as it's not too far away, dangerous, on water or involves spiders or alligators). We'll film your event for three hours on a RED Epic W! You're going to look amazing! We can't provide travel to Whitefish but we will provide lodging.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Acquaintances
Oh hey! Where do we know you from? Oh that's right -- Tammy's party. Thanks for the help...you.
--We'll put your name in the credits under "Special Thanks"! Don't want to use your real name? Make one up! We won't know the difference.
Claimed: 8 of 200
$20
"Fair Weather" Friends
Hey there. Been a while. Funny you show up now when we're making this super cool film. But what the heck, it is really nice to see you.
--Let's put your name in the credits under "Special Thanks" and give you a digital download of the film. Hey, where are you going? I thought you were going to help me fix my car?
Claimed: 10 of 100
$25
Friends
So great to see you -- a sight for sore eyes! You are a just such an amazing friend. You're always there when we need you. Speaking of, I could really use 25 bucks right now...
--You get your name under the "Special Thanks" category in the credits (above those other categories) and the digital copy of the film. And because of that time you held our hair back after partying all night, you'll get a personal MEME which is entered in the Meme game!
The Meme game: Anyone who donates $25 or more gets to play the Meme Game. Message your silliest/weirdest/dorkiest picture to our "Alone" Facebook page and we'll Meme it within a few days and throw it up on the thread (and also show them in the updates). The Meme that gets the most likes, wins the BIG suprise!
Claimed: 15 of 100
$50
BFFs
My BFF. We have just done so much for each other through the years and our love knows no bounds. Remember when we cut our palms and held hands and became blood siblings and promised to return if the kids started disappearing again? Really good times.
--Anyway, to show how much you mean to us, you get your name in the credits under "Special Thanks" (Above everyone else's name). You also get a digital copy of the film and a super cool signed poster.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 16 of 100
$100
Family
We can't choose our family but you can choose us. Whether you're our doting parent, alcoholic aunt or creepy uncle, we love you! You're our family and family sticks together.
--For this family reunion you get your name above all in the credits under "Special Thanks". You also get a signed poster and a digital download and hey, let's throw in a signed screenplay as well. You never know when you might need paper for your fireplace.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 17 of 25
$500
Life Saver
We can't believe you just saved our lives. If you hadn't have been there with that pressurized scuba tank and rifle, we wouldn't be here writing this right now. We owe you a great debt.
--How about we give you your name in the "Special Thanks" section of the credits, a digital copy of the film, a signed poster, a signed script, a shirt and we'll put you in the movie. We can't pay for travel expenses or lodging but if you're in the area, you can come to set for a day and you'll be a star. Or most-likely an extra. Remember, there are no small parts -- except extras.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 4 of 10
$1,000
Associate Producer
A producer on a real movie? Yep, you heard us right. Associate Producer -- sounds super important, right? It's a real honor and you get your name in under the "Associate Producer" credit. You deserve everything else coming your way too.
--You get all the previous incentives and you can come to set and hang out for a day and have dinner with us (the cast and crew). Sorry, we can't pay for travel or lodging but we're only in Montana, which is no more than a 50 hour drive from where you are. Whitefish is known for its fine dining and we just got a Little Caesars so the party is on! Let's talk about how great "Call Me By Your Name" was or actually you can lead the conversation in whatever direction you want. We will talk or not talk for hours. It's your choice. And if you're a drinker, you're in luck, because Montana has BEER and we'll buy you some. We also have water, from tap, that you can drink safely. It really is magical up here in the mountains.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$2,000
Executive Producer
You are an Executive Producer. You are important and powerful. This is arguably the most impotrant credit and you will be billed among the first opening credit sequence. Imagine your name in huge print on screen. It's really a dream come true -- especially to those who've always wanted to be an executive producer in an indie horror film.
--You get all the incentives listed so far and you can come by the set whenever you feel like it. We can't provide travel or lodging but we will put a mint on your pillow wherever you decide to stay. You're the Queen of the set and will be treated as such! You haven't had this much fun since your grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. (See next incentive.)
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$5,000
Grandma
Awwww, Thanks for your undying support, Grandma. ( We are non-gender specific here). Since none of us have any living grandparents, you will be our new grandma. We'll bring you soup, file your toes and walk your old, obese dog. (You really need to quit feeding him people food, Grams.)
--You also get every incentive listed above and a speaking role in the film. Who wouldn't put their own Grandma in thier film? We can't provide travel but we'll find you lodging, some place nice with a refigerator full in Ensures and a whole knitting station. We know what you love Grammy and we could really use a new scarf.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$10,000
Alone
You are all alone on this one.
--You get every incentive listed so far along with a speaking role in the film. There will be other surprises coming your way too. It's like Christmas every day!
--The fun never stops when you're alone. But you can also hang out with us! You will come to the wrap party and get a private meeting (in person or by phone) alone with Adam, David and Bradford and talk about whetever you want. Have you seen "Call Me by Your Name"? It's so good. Some of the crew will come film something for you too -- a wedding, a batmitzah, performance art -- you name it (as long as it's not too far away, dangerous, on water or involves spiders or alligators). We'll film your event for three hours on a RED Epic W! You're going to look amazing! We can't provide travel to Whitefish but we will provide lodging.
Refer to the "friends" incentive for information on the Meme Game.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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Current Team
About This Team
Hello from Whitefish, Montana! My team behind Alone are very good friends, some new and some decades old. We've dreamed of making a horror film together for quite some time. This summer, everything fell into place: schedules, ideas and passions alligned and we began pre-production on Alone. Most of this team are donating their time and talents simply to share an exciting experience and create something together. This team is comprised of some of the most down-to-Earth, talented, and kind-hearted artists I've known. All of them possess a passion for story-telling in various mediums -- music, theatre, film, writing and visual effects. I hope you have the opportunity to meet them all someday, your life will be richer for it. They are an incredible team and I can't wait to share our work and passion with you. Please join us on this journey. We can't do it alone (cue ominous music)...
--Adam Pitman
Adam Pitman (along with David Blair) is writer and director of Alone. He was born and raised in Whitefish, MT and has been making films for sixteen years in both Montana and Los Angeles. He loves horror and documentary genre films and has directed four award-winning features and numerous shorts. His most notable films are The Sighting and The Triangle out on VOD. Adam spent 2017 working with the Montana Meth Project on 26 national PSAs to prevent meth use among teenagers especially on reservations. As a child, Adam fell in love with horror movies watching Alfred Hitchock Presents, Joe Bob Briggs on the USA network, Bella Lugosi and Borris Karloff. As an adult, his love for psychological and intelligent horror films has grown into a passion. Some of his favorite films are Requiem For a Dream, Rosemary's Baby, and Whiplash. He also likes hiking in Glacier Park and is a crazy cat person.
David Blair is also writer and director of Alone, which is based off of a short story he wrote in college. David is from Grangeville, ID and went to the University of Idaho where he met Adam Pitman. They began a long friendship and career together working on movies. He has directed a couple of short films and three features including The Sighting and The Triangle. David recently finished writing a horror script for Scott Free Productions. When he's not poring over his latest novel or screenplay, David can be found enjoying a good cup of coffee, a cold IPA, or treading the boards of the Whitefish Community Theatre.
Jamie Cody-Furguson has 6 years of experience on major feature films, network tv shows, and commercials, with a focus on VFX and post production. A varied FX demand, created a varied FX skillset in Jamie, and early roles as a compositor, paint n roto artist, animator, rigger, matchmover and modeller prepared him to helm several future projects. He now works as a VFX supervisor and spends free time expanding his skillset or exploring the Northwest wilderness.
Becky Rygg (Sam) is an actress in Whitefish, MT. She worked primarily in theatre in New York City, Los Angeles, and Seattle before moving to Montana to open a clothing store and start a family. Her few film credits include Tiffany in Hell High, party girl in Great Uncle Jimmy and angry girl in Negativity (fitting). Horror is Becky's genre of choice. She scares easily and has a fantastic scream. She's currently starring as Daisy in The Great Gatsby with Whitefish Theatre Company and will play a rich girl in the upcoming production of Urinetown the Musical. Other credits include Vanda in Venus in Fur, Fraulein Kost in Cabaret the Musical, and Gwendolyn in the Importance of Being Earnest. She's been a member of the comedy troupe, Viscosity Cabaret, the last 3 years. They have written and produced over 10 original shows.
Bradford Anderson (Mike) is from the small lakeside town of Meredith, New Hampshire. A graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Bradford has been seen on stages all over the country and screens big and small. On the east coast he has appeared on such stages as The Goodspeed Opera House, Papermill Playhouse, Barrington Stage, Arena Stage, and Philadelphia Theater Company—where he was nominated for a Barrymore Award for his role as Billy in Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? opposite John Glover. After being encouraged to relocate to LA, Bradford found success immediately, booking a guest starring role on Veronica Mars (a role which recurred) in only his 2nd week in town. A few months later, Bradford was cast on ABC's General Hospital, in a role that was only supposed to last a month or two. The role, Damian Spinelli, became a fast fan favorite, and Bradford went on to play that role for 8 years (earning him 5 Emmy nominations). Bradford’s other TV credits include Homeland (Recurring Guest), Minority Report, NCIS LA, Castle, Perception, NCIS, GH Night Shift, What About Brian, and Ed. Film credits include American Pie Presents: Beta House, Carts, Kissing Cousins, and Falsely Accused (with Roseanna Arquette and John Gries).
Mikey Winn (Thomas) is an actor and writer based out of Whitefish, Montana, where he is very active in the theatre community. Favorite rolls include Billy in Tribes, Adam in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, and Emcee in Cabaret. In his free time he likes listening to stand up and being outside with his friends.
Sarina Hart (Lisa) is an actress and drummer for the band, Sapphire Shakedown. She lives and works in Whitefish, MT. Film credits include: Officer Radley in The Sighting and The Shepard in The Triangle. She played Mrs. Muller in Montana Repertory Theatre’s national tour of “Doubt”; and drums and percussion in “Cabaret-The Musical” for The Whitefish Theatre Company.
Kendra Timm (Jamie) is a musician/actress living in Whitefish MT with her cat, Greg. She studied music at Western Washington University and is now the lead singer in the nine piece funk band: 20Grand. Kendra made her theatre debut last year as Sally Bowles in Whitefish Theatre Company's Cabaret the Musical.
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