Aurora
by Paulina Manseau
Paulina Manseau
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Aurora
by Paulina Manseau
Paulina Manseau
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We want to show you and the world the story of Aurora. This SAG film will be our official entry into the Louisiana Film Prize 2020 as well as other prestigious film festivals around the globe. We will be representing women, Texas and the LGBTQ community.
We want to show you and the world the story of Aurora. This SAG film will be our official entry into the Louisiana Film Prize 2020 as well as other prestigious film festivals around the globe. We will be representing women, Texas and the LGBTQ community.
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Story
Mission Statement
We are very proud to say that our project is wonderfully represented in many aspects of diversity. Our cast and crew is 90% female and together we will be bringing to life a LGBQT story about love and acceptance.About The Project
The story
Our story begins with Aurora waking up in an unfamiliar and vast landscape. As she navigates thru this surreal place she encounters what seems like memories, first with her mother and then with her lover Phillipa. As she begins to remember, we get a peek into a not so distant future. Aurora's story is a stunning glimpse into unconventional love, pain and the mysteriousness of science.
Inspiration
The inspiration for Aurora came to Paulina Manseau, the writer, in a dream. She has also been fascinated by the possibilities of cryopreservation and so she decided to lace this idea with her lifelong love for fairy tales, in this case, Sleeping Beauty.
The goal for the film is to make one visually stunning representation of love, surrealism and the future.
Our characters
"Aurora" has been seeking her mother's love unsuccesfully for a while. She lacks self esteem which is deeply rooted in her mother's approval. She has done well for herself but that hasn't garnered her the acceptance she desperately seeks.
"Phillipa" is the lover and partner of Aurora. She is responsible, with a good head on her shoulders and wise beyond her years. She is strong enough to let go even if that means breaking her own heart.
"Mother" was brought up in a traditional blue collar family. Her approach to her children is a direct result of her own upbringing which lacked love and understanding. She rejects her daughter based on her own predjudices.
We need your help!
The film will shoot over 2 days in Shreveport, Louisiana. The chart below details where your generous donations will be used.
Funds raised beyond the goal will be used to submit to film festivals, travel expenses and promotion.
CHECK OUT OUR PERKS!
If you are not in the position to donate, we understand. Please help us by sharing our campaign on social media, the shareable link is at the top right of the page.
Incentives
$15
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT
You will get our love and we will shout it from the top of our social media lungs.
$25
SURPRISE POSTCARD
You will get a beautiful postcard of a surprise landscape with personal note from the director.
You will also get incentive above.
$50
DIGITAL COPY OF THE FILM
You will receive digital copy of the film once it is fully completed.
You will also get incentives above.
$100
CREDIT IN THE FILM
You will get your name in the credits.
You will also get incentives above.
$200
THANK YOU VIDEO
You will receive a personal Thank You video from Katusha. And feel free to ask a question about the film, she will do her best to answer! And may even crack a joke. :)
You will also get incentive above.
$250
HAPPY HOUR WITH CAST AND DIRECTOR
How about happy hour with cast and director in Austin, TX! Get to chat away all things film!
You will also get incentives above.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$275
PHOTOSHOOT WITH CABALLERO PICTURES
You will receive a 30 minute studio session with Ruben at FOTO//HOUSE Austin & 5 edited photos. Ruben's IG handle is @caballeropictures - check him out, he is a phenomenal, published photographer!
$500
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
Become an associate producer while enjoying updates, behind the scenes perks and an invite to the wrap party.
You will also get incentives above.
$1,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
You will receive THE Executive Producer credit and our endless gratitute.
You will also get incentives above.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT
You will get our love and we will shout it from the top of our social media lungs.
$25
SURPRISE POSTCARD
You will get a beautiful postcard of a surprise landscape with personal note from the director.
You will also get incentive above.
$50
DIGITAL COPY OF THE FILM
You will receive digital copy of the film once it is fully completed.
You will also get incentives above.
$100
CREDIT IN THE FILM
You will get your name in the credits.
You will also get incentives above.
$200
THANK YOU VIDEO
You will receive a personal Thank You video from Katusha. And feel free to ask a question about the film, she will do her best to answer! And may even crack a joke. :)
You will also get incentive above.
$250
HAPPY HOUR WITH CAST AND DIRECTOR
How about happy hour with cast and director in Austin, TX! Get to chat away all things film!
You will also get incentives above.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$275
PHOTOSHOOT WITH CABALLERO PICTURES
You will receive a 30 minute studio session with Ruben at FOTO//HOUSE Austin & 5 edited photos. Ruben's IG handle is @caballeropictures - check him out, he is a phenomenal, published photographer!
$500
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
Become an associate producer while enjoying updates, behind the scenes perks and an invite to the wrap party.
You will also get incentives above.
$1,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
You will receive THE Executive Producer credit and our endless gratitute.
You will also get incentives above.
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Current Team
About This Team
Paulina Manseau-Writer/ Director
Paulina Manseau is an award winning director and screenwriter. She was born in Hollywood and raised in Mexico City. Paulina started performing at a young age and has continued her lifelong passion for the arts by actively engaging in all aspects of film. She believes it is a gift to be able to use this platform as an artist to engage audiences in stories that move, touch and make you think. Paulina hopes to continue bringing her love for storytelling to the world with film as a medium.
Robert Moore- Director of Photography
Robert Lloyd Moore is an award winning cinematographer born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He hopes to strengthen the voice of the Texas film community through the film projects that he and his colleagues created. In association with RLM Productions [US], He plans to produce multiple thought-provoking feature films in the foreseeable future.
Katusha Robert- Actress/Producer
Katusha Robert is an award winning filmmaker and actress born in Russia. She started acting as a child when she moved to the United States at age 10. Katusha has done work for commercials, film, TV, industrials, voice overs and web series all over the country. Some of her recent work include Lone Star Justice & Diabolical on Investigation Discovery and the series Public Displays of Insanity on Amazon Prime. Her goal as an actor is to be accurate and live truthfully under imaginary circumstances while working on thought provoking projects.
Saskia Lynge- First Assistant Director/ Producer
Saskia Lynge is an actress, writer, producer, make-up artist, and director from New York City. She currently lives outside of the Dallas area. She has been involved with several LAFP film projects, including 2017's Top 20 finalist "System 438", in which she was nominated as best actress. Saskia is excited to be working on "Aurora", the third film that she and Paulina have worked on together.
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