and the heavens must have cried
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Crime, Drama
In 1969, a few infamous women killed for Charles Manson. But before there was murder, there was music: a few girls on the beach, in love with a man who wrote love songs. ATHMHC is an exploration of their beginning, and the beginning of their end, set to a fictionalized LP of their own making.
and the heavens must have cried
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Crime, Drama
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In 1969, a few infamous women killed for Charles Manson. But before there was murder, there was music: a few girls on the beach, in love with a man who wrote love songs. ATHMHC is an exploration of their beginning, and the beginning of their end, set to a fictionalized LP of their own making.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
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- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hello, and thank you so much for supporting our film, and the heavens must have cried.
This short film was born out of a love of the 60s, of music, of true crime, and of a serious fascination for why people do the things they do. In Los Angeles, almost everyone knows the story of the Manson murders and the women who held the knives. I was fiercely interested in the grey area of these women: how they were simultaneaous victims and agents of their own undoing, and the romantic and music-filled decade in which they lived.
We also want to do something seldom done with short films: the companion release of a soundtrack of original music. What would these characters write if they had the freedom to do so? What would their story look like from an angle we have never seen, and through music we could never hear? We want to bring the sound and poetic lyricism of the sixties together with the indie sounds of the 2010s, and create a voice for these women and their stories. We plan to release this soundtrack on all streaming platforms, and create a physical LP of songs (just like all your favorite sixties bands!).
WHAT YOU SUPPORT
Our goal is to make a high-quality short film that highlights the experience of complicated women, and employs as many female and female-identifying creatives as possible. Your support funds:
-Employment of an 80% female cast, and 80%+ female and female-identifying crew
-Guaranteed SAG-AFTRA scale payment for all actors
-On set resources to take care of our entire team, including daily crafty and housing
-Location, permit, and camera equipment costs
-Guaranteed payment for all crew members
-Period-piece props and costumes
-Music studio, production, and merchandising costs
WHAT'S NEXT
We want to submit our film to as many prestigious film festivals across the US as possible, and get our music out to the wonderful crowd that helped it come alive. Your support ensures that our film gets the chance to be seen and heard by the right people, and will allow our fabulous network of predominately female creatives more visibility and opportunity.
Thank you so much for your support!
STORY
In 1969, the most infamous girls of the Manson "Family" made headlines when they stabbed 8 people to death in the LA canyons. But before there was murder, there was music: a few girls on the beach, in love with a man who wrote love songs. and the heavens must have cried is an exploration of their beginning, and the beginning of their end, set to a fictionalized LP of their own making.
CHARACTERS // CAST
SUSAN ATKINS (“SADIE MAE”) // PLAYED BY HANNAH HOWZDY: all sex and savagery. She is closest to Charlie, in some ways his equal, in all ways his opposition. She appears the hardest, the wildest, to them all. Inside, something dark, lonely, and curious grows. With Charlie, she feels loved.
PATRICIA KRENWINKEL (“PATTY”/"KATIE") // PLAYED BY REMINGTON MOSES: all quiet and calculating. She is deeply trusted by all the girls, which softens the edges of deep insecurity she has felt since childhood. Her deep propensity for evil lies just underneath the surface. With Charlie, she feels beautiful.
LESLIE VAN HOUTEN (“LULU”) // PLAYED BY CATHARINE DADDARIO: all beautiful and glittery. Homecoming princess in high school, born to perfect and beautiful things. At times, she is cold and empty within. With Charlie, she feels necessary.
LYNETTE FROMME (“RED”) // PLAYED BY AMANDA TUREN: all warmth and heart. She holds the strongest, purest love for Charlie, untainted by doubt or disbelief. With him, her entire life was given purpose; her fractured soul was put back together.
CHARLES MANSON ("CHARLIE") // PLAYED BY NATHAN WALLACE: Both a boy and a man. A master manipulator, he knows exactly how to make anyone feel loved. His greatest wish is to be a pop star. His greatest need is to be needed. With the girls, he is a god.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actor Salary
Costs $4,000
Thank you for helping us pay our talented cast.
Music Production
Costs $3,000
Thank you for helping us make our music.
Makeup & Wardrobe
Costs $2,000
Thank you for helping us look good, and pay our seriously talented hair, makeup, and wardrobe team.
Equipment Rental
Costs $4,000
Thank you for helping us put our work on film.
Locations & Permits
Costs $4,000
Thank you for helping us shoot in beautiful spaces.
Crew Salary
Costs $3,000
Thank you for helping us pay our hardworking crew.
Post Production
Costs $3,000
Thanks for supporting our visual post-production needs.
Post-Production Sound
Costs $2,000
Thank you for supporting our ADR, mixing, and mastering, to ensure that our film sounds perfect.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
OUR CURRENT TEAM
Writer: Hannah Howzdy
Director: James Camali / Out of Shot Productions
Actor: Catharine Daddario
Actor: Remington Moses
Actor: Hannah Howzdy
Actor: Amanda Turen
Production Assistant: Emma Rempel
Composer: Hannah Howzdy
We are currently finalizing our hiring process to round out the wonderful team that will be joining us in production and post-production. Thank you so much for supporting our work!
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hello, and thank you so much for supporting our film, and the heavens must have cried.
This short film was born out of a love of the 60s, of music, of true crime, and of a serious fascination for why people do the things they do. In Los Angeles, almost everyone knows the story of the Manson murders and the women who held the knives. I was fiercely interested in the grey area of these women: how they were simultaneaous victims and agents of their own undoing, and the romantic and music-filled decade in which they lived.
We also want to do something seldom done with short films: the companion release of a soundtrack of original music. What would these characters write if they had the freedom to do so? What would their story look like from an angle we have never seen, and through music we could never hear? We want to bring the sound and poetic lyricism of the sixties together with the indie sounds of the 2010s, and create a voice for these women and their stories. We plan to release this soundtrack on all streaming platforms, and create a physical LP of songs (just like all your favorite sixties bands!).
WHAT YOU SUPPORT
Our goal is to make a high-quality short film that highlights the experience of complicated women, and employs as many female and female-identifying creatives as possible. Your support funds:
-Employment of an 80% female cast, and 80%+ female and female-identifying crew
-Guaranteed SAG-AFTRA scale payment for all actors
-On set resources to take care of our entire team, including daily crafty and housing
-Location, permit, and camera equipment costs
-Guaranteed payment for all crew members
-Period-piece props and costumes
-Music studio, production, and merchandising costs
WHAT'S NEXT
We want to submit our film to as many prestigious film festivals across the US as possible, and get our music out to the wonderful crowd that helped it come alive. Your support ensures that our film gets the chance to be seen and heard by the right people, and will allow our fabulous network of predominately female creatives more visibility and opportunity.
Thank you so much for your support!
STORY
In 1969, the most infamous girls of the Manson "Family" made headlines when they stabbed 8 people to death in the LA canyons. But before there was murder, there was music: a few girls on the beach, in love with a man who wrote love songs. and the heavens must have cried is an exploration of their beginning, and the beginning of their end, set to a fictionalized LP of their own making.
CHARACTERS // CAST
SUSAN ATKINS (“SADIE MAE”) // PLAYED BY HANNAH HOWZDY: all sex and savagery. She is closest to Charlie, in some ways his equal, in all ways his opposition. She appears the hardest, the wildest, to them all. Inside, something dark, lonely, and curious grows. With Charlie, she feels loved.
PATRICIA KRENWINKEL (“PATTY”/"KATIE") // PLAYED BY REMINGTON MOSES: all quiet and calculating. She is deeply trusted by all the girls, which softens the edges of deep insecurity she has felt since childhood. Her deep propensity for evil lies just underneath the surface. With Charlie, she feels beautiful.
LESLIE VAN HOUTEN (“LULU”) // PLAYED BY CATHARINE DADDARIO: all beautiful and glittery. Homecoming princess in high school, born to perfect and beautiful things. At times, she is cold and empty within. With Charlie, she feels necessary.
LYNETTE FROMME (“RED”) // PLAYED BY AMANDA TUREN: all warmth and heart. She holds the strongest, purest love for Charlie, untainted by doubt or disbelief. With him, her entire life was given purpose; her fractured soul was put back together.
CHARLES MANSON ("CHARLIE") // PLAYED BY NATHAN WALLACE: Both a boy and a man. A master manipulator, he knows exactly how to make anyone feel loved. His greatest wish is to be a pop star. His greatest need is to be needed. With the girls, he is a god.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Actor Salary
Costs $4,000
Thank you for helping us pay our talented cast.
Music Production
Costs $3,000
Thank you for helping us make our music.
Makeup & Wardrobe
Costs $2,000
Thank you for helping us look good, and pay our seriously talented hair, makeup, and wardrobe team.
Equipment Rental
Costs $4,000
Thank you for helping us put our work on film.
Locations & Permits
Costs $4,000
Thank you for helping us shoot in beautiful spaces.
Crew Salary
Costs $3,000
Thank you for helping us pay our hardworking crew.
Post Production
Costs $3,000
Thanks for supporting our visual post-production needs.
Post-Production Sound
Costs $2,000
Thank you for supporting our ADR, mixing, and mastering, to ensure that our film sounds perfect.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
OUR CURRENT TEAM
Writer: Hannah Howzdy
Director: James Camali / Out of Shot Productions
Actor: Catharine Daddario
Actor: Remington Moses
Actor: Hannah Howzdy
Actor: Amanda Turen
Production Assistant: Emma Rempel
Composer: Hannah Howzdy
We are currently finalizing our hiring process to round out the wonderful team that will be joining us in production and post-production. Thank you so much for supporting our work!