AMNESIA
New York City, New York | Film Short
Thriller, Drama
AMNESIA is an upcoming thriller short film from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, co-written and directed by Aidan LeTendre.
AMNESIA
New York City, New York | Film Short
Thriller, Drama
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AMNESIA is an upcoming thriller short film from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, co-written and directed by Aidan LeTendre.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A young man, OLIVER VILLIERS (27), wakes to the gruesome sight of his dead girlfriend, KATY FEIG (26), and struggles to recollect the events of the night before. Oliver's lifelong friend, THOMAS GEMEO (27), shows up at his apartment, and the two discuss the best course of action.
AMNESIA is a thriller short film written by Steven J. LeTendre and Aidan L. LeTendre, the first official collaboration between the father/son duo. Please enjoy the first page of the screenplay, included below.
AMNESIA is my final student film and the completion of my film and television production work at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. But, perhaps more importantly, it will mark the beginning of my life in the film industry. At its core, AMNESIA explores themes of self-preservation and the incredible (or excessive) lengths individuals go to uphold their image. I have always been interested in telling stories that leave you questioning or wanting more, keeping you on the edge of your seat. Thrillers and stories with obsessive protagonists are among my favorite elements in cinema.
One of the reasons why AMNESIA is particularly special is that it was co-written with my dad. While my dad has been a guiding force in several of my short films, providing screenwriting advice, helping with titles, or occasionally sharing the screen, this project celebrates our first official collaboration—hopefully, the first of many. I am thrilled to share my work on AMNESIA with you, extending my heartfelt appreciation to my crew, friends, and family for joining me in crafting a satisfying third act in this chapter of my filmmaking journey.
Our crew is graduating soon. AMNESIA will serve as our final student film and an opportunity to establish ourselves as creative and capable artists as we break into the film industry post-graduation.
There are numerous ways to support us!
1) Tiered Rewards: Claim one of our tiers for rewards or pledge with an amount you choose. If you are interested in a specific aspect of production, visit our wishlist!
2) In-Kind Donations: We accept in-kind donations, like catering or discounts!
3) Share & Follow Us: Share our campaign with friends and family to spread the word about the film! Follow us here on Seed & Spark and Instagram at @amnesiathefilm.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Food & Craft Services
Costs $1,500
Food for our cast and crew.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $2,000
Used for renting additional equipment, such as lenses and lights.
Makeup & Special Effects
Costs $1,500
Paying our incredibly talented makeup artist and purchasing materials to achieve some of the practical effects in the film.
Transportation
Costs $1,000
Transporting our crew and equipment to and from set.
Post-Production & Distribution
Costs $1,000
Provide for post-production costs, such as professional sound mixing, color grading, and film festival submissions.
Locations
Costs $1,000
Helps us secure high-end locations in the New York City area for our production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Aidan LeTendre, Director
Aidan LeTendre is a prolific writer, director, and cinematographer in his senior year studying film and television production at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Aidan has won over a dozen awards at film festivals for his filmmaking achievements, most notably for directing, editing, and acting. Since childhood, he has been fascinated with filmmaking and is familiar with almost all aspects of production. Aidan also has three more upcoming short films in post-production that will all debut later this year.
View Aidan's previous work: https://youtube.com/@aidanletendre
Nina Sundermeyer, Producer
Nina Sundermeyer is a New York-based producer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She is working in documentary development and production through internships with CNN, A24, and Imagine Entertainment. Currently in her senior year at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, she is passionate about helping fellow filmmakers realize their creative visions through producing and narrative filmmaking. She has been producing with Aidan for over a year and cannot wait to bring together the production of AMNESIA.
Adrian Pacini, Producer
Adrian Pacini is an award-winning filmmaker, actor and digital content creator and he is currently in his senior year at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Adrian’s work has been featured in NBC, FOX, and the Wall Street Journal. He has screened at many festivals including the Newport Beach Film Festival, the Los Angeles Film Awards, and the New York Short Film Festival. Adrian has worked in every facet of the storytelling process from costume design to producing with his main focus and passion being in writing and directing. He is very excited to produce AMNESIA and looks forward to working with many new creatives to bring the vision to life.
Zachary Maxwell, Producer
Zachary Maxwell has been making videos and movies ever since he was young. Now as a New York University Tisch/Stern dual degree student studying film and business, he has found himself producing more and enjoying making directors' creative visions into a reality.
Liam Podos, Director of Photography
Liam Podos is a director of photography with experience in numerous narrative genres, including comedy, action, horror, and drama. He takes a technical lighting approach and appreciates the chance to work with directors on creating visually compelling and unique looks to tell their story. His work has taken him from the East Village all the way to Lisbon, Portugal. Liam passes the time between projects by cooking, eating what he just cooked, and occasionally reading a book.
View Liam's previous work: https://liampodos.com/work
Aidan and Liam are frequent collaborators. Their last film together, THE CRUSTACEAN (pictured below), is currently in post-production.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A young man, OLIVER VILLIERS (27), wakes to the gruesome sight of his dead girlfriend, KATY FEIG (26), and struggles to recollect the events of the night before. Oliver's lifelong friend, THOMAS GEMEO (27), shows up at his apartment, and the two discuss the best course of action.
AMNESIA is a thriller short film written by Steven J. LeTendre and Aidan L. LeTendre, the first official collaboration between the father/son duo. Please enjoy the first page of the screenplay, included below.
AMNESIA is my final student film and the completion of my film and television production work at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. But, perhaps more importantly, it will mark the beginning of my life in the film industry. At its core, AMNESIA explores themes of self-preservation and the incredible (or excessive) lengths individuals go to uphold their image. I have always been interested in telling stories that leave you questioning or wanting more, keeping you on the edge of your seat. Thrillers and stories with obsessive protagonists are among my favorite elements in cinema.
One of the reasons why AMNESIA is particularly special is that it was co-written with my dad. While my dad has been a guiding force in several of my short films, providing screenwriting advice, helping with titles, or occasionally sharing the screen, this project celebrates our first official collaboration—hopefully, the first of many. I am thrilled to share my work on AMNESIA with you, extending my heartfelt appreciation to my crew, friends, and family for joining me in crafting a satisfying third act in this chapter of my filmmaking journey.
Our crew is graduating soon. AMNESIA will serve as our final student film and an opportunity to establish ourselves as creative and capable artists as we break into the film industry post-graduation.
There are numerous ways to support us!
1) Tiered Rewards: Claim one of our tiers for rewards or pledge with an amount you choose. If you are interested in a specific aspect of production, visit our wishlist!
2) In-Kind Donations: We accept in-kind donations, like catering or discounts!
3) Share & Follow Us: Share our campaign with friends and family to spread the word about the film! Follow us here on Seed & Spark and Instagram at @amnesiathefilm.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Food & Craft Services
Costs $1,500
Food for our cast and crew.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $2,000
Used for renting additional equipment, such as lenses and lights.
Makeup & Special Effects
Costs $1,500
Paying our incredibly talented makeup artist and purchasing materials to achieve some of the practical effects in the film.
Transportation
Costs $1,000
Transporting our crew and equipment to and from set.
Post-Production & Distribution
Costs $1,000
Provide for post-production costs, such as professional sound mixing, color grading, and film festival submissions.
Locations
Costs $1,000
Helps us secure high-end locations in the New York City area for our production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Aidan LeTendre, Director
Aidan LeTendre is a prolific writer, director, and cinematographer in his senior year studying film and television production at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Aidan has won over a dozen awards at film festivals for his filmmaking achievements, most notably for directing, editing, and acting. Since childhood, he has been fascinated with filmmaking and is familiar with almost all aspects of production. Aidan also has three more upcoming short films in post-production that will all debut later this year.
View Aidan's previous work: https://youtube.com/@aidanletendre
Nina Sundermeyer, Producer
Nina Sundermeyer is a New York-based producer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She is working in documentary development and production through internships with CNN, A24, and Imagine Entertainment. Currently in her senior year at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, she is passionate about helping fellow filmmakers realize their creative visions through producing and narrative filmmaking. She has been producing with Aidan for over a year and cannot wait to bring together the production of AMNESIA.
Adrian Pacini, Producer
Adrian Pacini is an award-winning filmmaker, actor and digital content creator and he is currently in his senior year at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Adrian’s work has been featured in NBC, FOX, and the Wall Street Journal. He has screened at many festivals including the Newport Beach Film Festival, the Los Angeles Film Awards, and the New York Short Film Festival. Adrian has worked in every facet of the storytelling process from costume design to producing with his main focus and passion being in writing and directing. He is very excited to produce AMNESIA and looks forward to working with many new creatives to bring the vision to life.
Zachary Maxwell, Producer
Zachary Maxwell has been making videos and movies ever since he was young. Now as a New York University Tisch/Stern dual degree student studying film and business, he has found himself producing more and enjoying making directors' creative visions into a reality.
Liam Podos, Director of Photography
Liam Podos is a director of photography with experience in numerous narrative genres, including comedy, action, horror, and drama. He takes a technical lighting approach and appreciates the chance to work with directors on creating visually compelling and unique looks to tell their story. His work has taken him from the East Village all the way to Lisbon, Portugal. Liam passes the time between projects by cooking, eating what he just cooked, and occasionally reading a book.
View Liam's previous work: https://liampodos.com/work
Aidan and Liam are frequent collaborators. Their last film together, THE CRUSTACEAN (pictured below), is currently in post-production.