Anemoia
Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short
Thriller, Horror
A mentally unbalanced woman develops an unhealthy relationship with a stationary bike, one that dissociates her from the present and transports her into an alternate universe filled with seemingly picture-perfect 1950s housewives.
Anemoia
Atlanta, Georgia | Film Short
Thriller, Horror
1 Campaigns | Georgia, United States
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A mentally unbalanced woman develops an unhealthy relationship with a stationary bike, one that dissociates her from the present and transports her into an alternate universe filled with seemingly picture-perfect 1950s housewives.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE STORY
ANEMOIA: "Nostalgia for a time you’ve never known."
To combat her anxiety-induced psychological disorders, Danielle takes her therapist’s advice and finds something productive to focus her attention on – a stationary bike. As she rides, Danielle soon discovers that it transports her to a place where her insecurities manifest as 1950’s housewives. They are beautiful, charming, and manicured. One dutiful housewife in particular stands out to her: Rose.
Danielle soon becomes obsessed with this alternate, dreamlike reality and spends every waking moment on her new bike. Eventually, the housewives accept her into their inner circle. As she falls in deeper and deeper with the wives and this new world, Danielle realizes this place is not what it seems.
WHO ARE WE?
Juice Box Films is an award-winning independent production company by women, for women. Our team established Juice Box Films after seeing a gap in women-lead independent productions in the Atlanta film community. We are determined to develop quality films that prioritize the care of our cast and crew, making an impact on our community and the collaborators who make them possible.
Your contribution to ANEMOIA will directly support our production team, equipping us with the necessary tools to tell this story.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
This is a story whose main character is devastating in her universality. She is someone we know: a friend, a relative, a partner, ourselves. The stigma of mental illness, particularly with women, bleeds through all cultural and societal barriers. ANEMOIA takes a peek into the psychological and emotional turmoil that is mirrored in our everyday lives through feelings of guilt, fear, and abuse.
ANEMOIA is a daring reflection of our subconscious desire to become unbound. It addresses the danger of suppression in gender roles, drawing great attention to the damage of illusionary perfection. Contributing to our film helps fill a gap in unmet narratives surrounding mental health and gender roles.
Thanks in advance for your support of ANEMOIA.
THE CAST
DANIELLE will be played by Jamie Neumann.
ROSE will be played by Tyner Rushing.
MOOD & TONE
ANEMOIA is a psychological horror/ thriller which dives into the internal struggles of our lead character as she bounces between two visually and tonally distinct worlds.
REALITY: muted colors, oppressive darkness, blasé tones.
Danielle's present day reality lacks beauty, lacks life, creating an impersonal almost remote world.
FANTASY: crisp black and white, lively, precise as the picture-perfect women within it.
This fantasy exists as a black and white vision. A showy tupperware party dreamscape, rife with optimism.
THE LAST CHAPTER
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Through the use of stylistic elements drawn from methods of live performance such as movement and devised theatre, we will explore Danielle’s submersion into an alternate world, further splitting apart her sense of reality. The unified creation of the ensemble’s physical dramaturgy will further support the narrative, building specificity of time, status, and gender roles. We watch Danielle's realities begin to crack as they collide, creating a sense of destruction and the stylized physical embodiment of her psychosis. As we begin to strip away the façade and glamor of the 1950’s sentiment of perfection, we are overcome with the terror in the presence what lies beneath.
BUDGET
There are costs everywhere when you are making a film — from location fees, to production insurance, to meals and craft services, it all adds up. We will ensure Covid Safety by requiring all crew and talent wear PPE while on set- these costs are included in set operations. Above is a breakdown of what we need to bring ANEMOIA to life.
PRODUCTION TIMELINE
THE TEAM
Hi, we are Juice Box Films (Amber Neukum, Sailor Larocque, and Hannah Alline)! We have been longtime friends and are accomplished filmmakers in our own right. At the height of the pandemic (likely to avoid a massive mental breakdown), we decided to band together in support of furthering our dreams to bring unique and exciting projects to life. Since 2019, we have collectively developed 3 award-winning short films. Juice Box Films is focused on quality storytelling, striking visuals, and innovative non-fiction films that reflect the abundance of human character.
WHO DOESN'T LOVE A LITTLE GOSSIP?
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Next time you're out chattin' with your friends, do us a favor and share our campaign!
Email, social media, telegram, smoke signals, landline...we won't tell you what to do!
Here's a guide for you to copy and paste, if you like:
ARE YOU A FAN OF LAST NIGHT IN SOHO? HOW ABOUT HITCHCOCK FILMS?
ARE YOU ITCHING TO SEE A BEAUTIFUL, EERIE HORROR SHORT FILM CENTERING ON MENTAL HEALTH?
DO YOU THINK THE 1950S WERE FASCINATING?
WELL, DO WE HAVE THE PROJECT FOR YOU!!
Sounds like you’d love @thejuiceboxfilms new short ANEMOIA
Help @anemoiamovie by supporting their crowdfunding campaign!
You can even learn more about ANEMOIA on @seedandspark:
www.seedandspark.com/fund/anemoia
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Thank you so much for joining us!
And remember, anything you can contribute will put us one step closer to bringing ANEMOIA to life.
It's 100% free to follow our campaign and stay up-to-date on the latest ANEMOIA news.
*Seed & Spark rewards us for building our audience. The more followers we get, the more we unlock products, services, and festival fee waivers, courtesy of Seed & Spark!*
Another way to help us out is to share our campaign on social media!
Don't forget to tag us: @anemoiamovie & @thejuiceboxfilms :)
Thank you for joining us on this journey. We can’t wait to see what the future holds!
XOXO - JUICE BOX FILMS
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew
Costs $5,000
Help us pay our tireless crew for their work! This amount will cover our crew over a 3 day shoot.
Cast
Costs $1,500
Our actors are the movie! Help our talent bring life to this story.
Production Design
Costs $2,000
Our film places across 2 decades, and will require specific set dressing for our 1950's world!
Locations
Costs $2,500
Sourcing 2 INT. homes and 1 EXT. home for our 3 day shoot in Atlanta, GA.
Camera
Costs $2,000
Help us source camera lenses for our 3 day shoot in Atlanta.
Post-Production
Costs $2,000
Once the film is complete we will need funds to edit, color and compose sound for Anemoia.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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Share this update!
About This Team
Hannah Alline (Director) is based in Atlanta, GA. She hails from the woods of Southwest Arkansas where she discovered the difficulty does not lie in creating art, but in finding the right place to cultivate and exhibits those talents: she believes the South is this place. In addition to her work onscreen, she is the co-founder/ producer of Juice Box Films. Starting off as a Set PA on a major studio film at seventeen, Hannah is adept at leading crews with her extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of Film and Television productions. When not performing, she works behind the scenes, where she continues to develop her skills in both writing and production. Hannah is best known for her roles on Doom Patrol and The Hunt.
Sailor Larocque (Producer) is a producer, writer and actor primarily based in the Southeast. A proud co-founder and producer of Juice Box Films, a female-run production company dedicated to producing and directing content written by women for women, Sailor has accumulated a great deal of experience overseeing films from start to finish. Throughout the years Sailor has produced, written and directed multiple short films, pilots and sketches, many of which have received critical and community acclaim.
Amber Neukum (Producer) is a writer, director, and actor from the San Francisco Bay Area, raised in a family of filmmakers dating back to her grandfather's work assistant directing episodes of "Happy Days." Amber found herself immersed in filmmaking at an early age, which ultimately led her to pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Television, Film & New Media Production at San Diego State University. Having worked for a variety of esteemed production companies and industry firms such as Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Clevver Media, and Shelter PR, Amber brings extensive producing and networking experience to the team. In Atlanta, Amber made her directorial debut with "Mary Maid" which was nominated for "Best Director", "Best Comedy Short" and "Best Actress" at the Atlanta Women's Film Festival.
Thang Ho (Producer) is a producer and director whose award-winning work has been featured in festivals and competitions around the world. Among his many prestigious projects, he produced "Aurinko in Adagio", Official Selection at Tribeca Film Festival and now available on Amazon Prime; and "Around The Block", which became an official selection of the Oscar-qualifying 2019 Atlanta Film Festival. He has also produced commercials, like Zara Fashion Film (2020) which won the Golden Telly and Silver Telly at the 2020 42nd Annual Telly Awards and named Commercial - Honorable Mention at the Los Angeles Film Awards in May 2021. Mr. Ho's strong and varied background as a producer has inspired many artists to work with him, including Emmy Award-winning Actress, Lena Waithe and Gideon Amir, Producer of the HBO Max series Doom Patrol and other well-known shows such as "Carnival Row" and "Knightfall".
Kristian Zuniga (Director of Photography) is an award-winning director of photography and UK VMA award nominee based in Atlanta, Georgia. Kristian has shot commercials for Coachella, Adidas, and Proctor and Gamble. He has shot music videos for Ed Sheeran feat. Chance the Rapper, and Drake. He's worked with VMA-winning directors and artists including Janelle Monáe, Raury, 6LACK, August Alsina, Run The Jewels, and more. His latest feature film, Beast Beast, premiered at Sundance in 2020.
Jamie Neumann (Actor/Danielle) was born and raised in New Orleans. An actor, dancer, singer, director, writer, and producer, Neumann is the epitome of a multi-faceted artist. She trained in ballet, tap and jazz with the Giacobbe Academy of Dance and Delta Festival Ballet, musical theatre at American Musical and Dramatic Academy and is an alumni of T. Schreiber Studio. Most recently, Neumann can be seen on Jordan Peele and new HBO series, "Lovecraft Country" and she recently starred in "Down With the King", across Freddie Gibbs, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. She also starred in "21 Bridges", opposite Chadwick Boseman, Taylor Kitsch, and Sienna Miller.
Tyner Rushing (Actor/Rose) is an American television and film actor. Tyner was raised in Semmes, Alabama by plant farm owners, Ralph and Patti Tyner Rushing. She studied Vocal Performance at the liberal arts school, Birmingham-Southern College and later toured the west coast with California Theater Center. Landing in San Francisco, she performed in Babes In Arms (42nd Street Moon), Swing! (Cabrillo Stage), and La Cage Aux Folles (Broadway By the Bay). While occasionally performing on stage, she now devotes her time to building an on-screen career. Tyner's upcoming work includes "The Terminal List" opposite Chris Pratt, Netflix's "Stranger Things", and FX's "Under the Banner of Heaven" starring Andrew Garfield. She is represented by Zero Gravity and Alexander White Agency.
Erin Boswell (Movement Director) is a Teaching Artist, Intimacy Choreographer, and Actor who graduated from New York University’s Tisch school of the Arts in the Meisner Studio. Much of her training was spent with a focus in movement and devising, which would later help shape the physical dramaturgy and choreography for Vernal & Sere Theatre’s productions, where Erin is a Co-Founder and Producing Partner as well as the Head of Training. Erin is known for her specific, stylized choreography in productions, as well as for her embodied character coaching with actors. As a movement professional, Erin finds the most thrill when collaborating with other artists by offering support for the creative team. Erin hopes to reshape the mindset around physical actor training and the use of movement in film and television, offering industry professionals additional tools to aid in more unique, dynamic storytelling.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE STORY
ANEMOIA: "Nostalgia for a time you’ve never known."
To combat her anxiety-induced psychological disorders, Danielle takes her therapist’s advice and finds something productive to focus her attention on – a stationary bike. As she rides, Danielle soon discovers that it transports her to a place where her insecurities manifest as 1950’s housewives. They are beautiful, charming, and manicured. One dutiful housewife in particular stands out to her: Rose.
Danielle soon becomes obsessed with this alternate, dreamlike reality and spends every waking moment on her new bike. Eventually, the housewives accept her into their inner circle. As she falls in deeper and deeper with the wives and this new world, Danielle realizes this place is not what it seems.
WHO ARE WE?
Juice Box Films is an award-winning independent production company by women, for women. Our team established Juice Box Films after seeing a gap in women-lead independent productions in the Atlanta film community. We are determined to develop quality films that prioritize the care of our cast and crew, making an impact on our community and the collaborators who make them possible.
Your contribution to ANEMOIA will directly support our production team, equipping us with the necessary tools to tell this story.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
This is a story whose main character is devastating in her universality. She is someone we know: a friend, a relative, a partner, ourselves. The stigma of mental illness, particularly with women, bleeds through all cultural and societal barriers. ANEMOIA takes a peek into the psychological and emotional turmoil that is mirrored in our everyday lives through feelings of guilt, fear, and abuse.
ANEMOIA is a daring reflection of our subconscious desire to become unbound. It addresses the danger of suppression in gender roles, drawing great attention to the damage of illusionary perfection. Contributing to our film helps fill a gap in unmet narratives surrounding mental health and gender roles.
Thanks in advance for your support of ANEMOIA.
THE CAST
DANIELLE will be played by Jamie Neumann.
ROSE will be played by Tyner Rushing.
MOOD & TONE
ANEMOIA is a psychological horror/ thriller which dives into the internal struggles of our lead character as she bounces between two visually and tonally distinct worlds.
REALITY: muted colors, oppressive darkness, blasé tones.
Danielle's present day reality lacks beauty, lacks life, creating an impersonal almost remote world.
FANTASY: crisp black and white, lively, precise as the picture-perfect women within it.
This fantasy exists as a black and white vision. A showy tupperware party dreamscape, rife with optimism.
THE LAST CHAPTER
Through the use of stylistic elements drawn from methods of live performance such as movement and devised theatre, we will explore Danielle’s submersion into an alternate world, further splitting apart her sense of reality. The unified creation of the ensemble’s physical dramaturgy will further support the narrative, building specificity of time, status, and gender roles. We watch Danielle's realities begin to crack as they collide, creating a sense of destruction and the stylized physical embodiment of her psychosis. As we begin to strip away the façade and glamor of the 1950’s sentiment of perfection, we are overcome with the terror in the presence what lies beneath.
BUDGET
There are costs everywhere when you are making a film — from location fees, to production insurance, to meals and craft services, it all adds up. We will ensure Covid Safety by requiring all crew and talent wear PPE while on set- these costs are included in set operations. Above is a breakdown of what we need to bring ANEMOIA to life.
PRODUCTION TIMELINE
THE TEAM
Hi, we are Juice Box Films (Amber Neukum, Sailor Larocque, and Hannah Alline)! We have been longtime friends and are accomplished filmmakers in our own right. At the height of the pandemic (likely to avoid a massive mental breakdown), we decided to band together in support of furthering our dreams to bring unique and exciting projects to life. Since 2019, we have collectively developed 3 award-winning short films. Juice Box Films is focused on quality storytelling, striking visuals, and innovative non-fiction films that reflect the abundance of human character.
WHO DOESN'T LOVE A LITTLE GOSSIP?
Next time you're out chattin' with your friends, do us a favor and share our campaign!
Email, social media, telegram, smoke signals, landline...we won't tell you what to do!
Here's a guide for you to copy and paste, if you like:
ARE YOU A FAN OF LAST NIGHT IN SOHO? HOW ABOUT HITCHCOCK FILMS?
ARE YOU ITCHING TO SEE A BEAUTIFUL, EERIE HORROR SHORT FILM CENTERING ON MENTAL HEALTH?
DO YOU THINK THE 1950S WERE FASCINATING?
WELL, DO WE HAVE THE PROJECT FOR YOU!!
Sounds like you’d love @thejuiceboxfilms new short ANEMOIA
Help @anemoiamovie by supporting their crowdfunding campaign!
You can even learn more about ANEMOIA on @seedandspark:
www.seedandspark.com/fund/anemoia
Thank you so much for joining us!
And remember, anything you can contribute will put us one step closer to bringing ANEMOIA to life.
It's 100% free to follow our campaign and stay up-to-date on the latest ANEMOIA news.
*Seed & Spark rewards us for building our audience. The more followers we get, the more we unlock products, services, and festival fee waivers, courtesy of Seed & Spark!*
Another way to help us out is to share our campaign on social media!
Don't forget to tag us: @anemoiamovie & @thejuiceboxfilms :)
Thank you for joining us on this journey. We can’t wait to see what the future holds!
XOXO - JUICE BOX FILMS
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew
Costs $5,000
Help us pay our tireless crew for their work! This amount will cover our crew over a 3 day shoot.
Cast
Costs $1,500
Our actors are the movie! Help our talent bring life to this story.
Production Design
Costs $2,000
Our film places across 2 decades, and will require specific set dressing for our 1950's world!
Locations
Costs $2,500
Sourcing 2 INT. homes and 1 EXT. home for our 3 day shoot in Atlanta, GA.
Camera
Costs $2,000
Help us source camera lenses for our 3 day shoot in Atlanta.
Post-Production
Costs $2,000
Once the film is complete we will need funds to edit, color and compose sound for Anemoia.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Hannah Alline (Director) is based in Atlanta, GA. She hails from the woods of Southwest Arkansas where she discovered the difficulty does not lie in creating art, but in finding the right place to cultivate and exhibits those talents: she believes the South is this place. In addition to her work onscreen, she is the co-founder/ producer of Juice Box Films. Starting off as a Set PA on a major studio film at seventeen, Hannah is adept at leading crews with her extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of Film and Television productions. When not performing, she works behind the scenes, where she continues to develop her skills in both writing and production. Hannah is best known for her roles on Doom Patrol and The Hunt.
Sailor Larocque (Producer) is a producer, writer and actor primarily based in the Southeast. A proud co-founder and producer of Juice Box Films, a female-run production company dedicated to producing and directing content written by women for women, Sailor has accumulated a great deal of experience overseeing films from start to finish. Throughout the years Sailor has produced, written and directed multiple short films, pilots and sketches, many of which have received critical and community acclaim.
Amber Neukum (Producer) is a writer, director, and actor from the San Francisco Bay Area, raised in a family of filmmakers dating back to her grandfather's work assistant directing episodes of "Happy Days." Amber found herself immersed in filmmaking at an early age, which ultimately led her to pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Television, Film & New Media Production at San Diego State University. Having worked for a variety of esteemed production companies and industry firms such as Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Clevver Media, and Shelter PR, Amber brings extensive producing and networking experience to the team. In Atlanta, Amber made her directorial debut with "Mary Maid" which was nominated for "Best Director", "Best Comedy Short" and "Best Actress" at the Atlanta Women's Film Festival.
Thang Ho (Producer) is a producer and director whose award-winning work has been featured in festivals and competitions around the world. Among his many prestigious projects, he produced "Aurinko in Adagio", Official Selection at Tribeca Film Festival and now available on Amazon Prime; and "Around The Block", which became an official selection of the Oscar-qualifying 2019 Atlanta Film Festival. He has also produced commercials, like Zara Fashion Film (2020) which won the Golden Telly and Silver Telly at the 2020 42nd Annual Telly Awards and named Commercial - Honorable Mention at the Los Angeles Film Awards in May 2021. Mr. Ho's strong and varied background as a producer has inspired many artists to work with him, including Emmy Award-winning Actress, Lena Waithe and Gideon Amir, Producer of the HBO Max series Doom Patrol and other well-known shows such as "Carnival Row" and "Knightfall".
Kristian Zuniga (Director of Photography) is an award-winning director of photography and UK VMA award nominee based in Atlanta, Georgia. Kristian has shot commercials for Coachella, Adidas, and Proctor and Gamble. He has shot music videos for Ed Sheeran feat. Chance the Rapper, and Drake. He's worked with VMA-winning directors and artists including Janelle Monáe, Raury, 6LACK, August Alsina, Run The Jewels, and more. His latest feature film, Beast Beast, premiered at Sundance in 2020.
Jamie Neumann (Actor/Danielle) was born and raised in New Orleans. An actor, dancer, singer, director, writer, and producer, Neumann is the epitome of a multi-faceted artist. She trained in ballet, tap and jazz with the Giacobbe Academy of Dance and Delta Festival Ballet, musical theatre at American Musical and Dramatic Academy and is an alumni of T. Schreiber Studio. Most recently, Neumann can be seen on Jordan Peele and new HBO series, "Lovecraft Country" and she recently starred in "Down With the King", across Freddie Gibbs, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. She also starred in "21 Bridges", opposite Chadwick Boseman, Taylor Kitsch, and Sienna Miller.
Tyner Rushing (Actor/Rose) is an American television and film actor. Tyner was raised in Semmes, Alabama by plant farm owners, Ralph and Patti Tyner Rushing. She studied Vocal Performance at the liberal arts school, Birmingham-Southern College and later toured the west coast with California Theater Center. Landing in San Francisco, she performed in Babes In Arms (42nd Street Moon), Swing! (Cabrillo Stage), and La Cage Aux Folles (Broadway By the Bay). While occasionally performing on stage, she now devotes her time to building an on-screen career. Tyner's upcoming work includes "The Terminal List" opposite Chris Pratt, Netflix's "Stranger Things", and FX's "Under the Banner of Heaven" starring Andrew Garfield. She is represented by Zero Gravity and Alexander White Agency.
Erin Boswell (Movement Director) is a Teaching Artist, Intimacy Choreographer, and Actor who graduated from New York University’s Tisch school of the Arts in the Meisner Studio. Much of her training was spent with a focus in movement and devising, which would later help shape the physical dramaturgy and choreography for Vernal & Sere Theatre’s productions, where Erin is a Co-Founder and Producing Partner as well as the Head of Training. Erin is known for her specific, stylized choreography in productions, as well as for her embodied character coaching with actors. As a movement professional, Erin finds the most thrill when collaborating with other artists by offering support for the creative team. Erin hopes to reshape the mindset around physical actor training and the use of movement in film and television, offering industry professionals additional tools to aid in more unique, dynamic storytelling.