Aurora
Shreveport, Louisiana | Film Short
Drama, Sci-Fi
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.
Aurora
Shreveport, Louisiana | Film Short
Drama, Sci-Fi
1 Campaigns | Texas, United States
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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.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Rentals
Costs $1,000
Quality camera and gear.
Travel and Living
Costs $1,300
This will ensure our cast and crew is housed and fed.
Actor Salaries
Costs $600
Pay for the actors talent and skill.
Hair, Make up and Wardrobe
Costs $400
Our actors need to look presentable!
Set Production and Locations
Costs $1,000
This will cover props, set dressing and any location fees.
Location Sound
Costs $600
This will ensure quality sound is recorded.
Post-Production
Costs $1,100
These funds will cover post production services to complete the project.
Insurance and Miscellanous
Costs $900
Insurance, contingency and film festivals
Transportation
Costs $300
To get there. Please help us get there.
Cash Pledge
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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.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Camera Rentals
Costs $1,000
Quality camera and gear.
Travel and Living
Costs $1,300
This will ensure our cast and crew is housed and fed.
Actor Salaries
Costs $600
Pay for the actors talent and skill.
Hair, Make up and Wardrobe
Costs $400
Our actors need to look presentable!
Set Production and Locations
Costs $1,000
This will cover props, set dressing and any location fees.
Location Sound
Costs $600
This will ensure quality sound is recorded.
Post-Production
Costs $1,100
These funds will cover post production services to complete the project.
Insurance and Miscellanous
Costs $900
Insurance, contingency and film festivals
Transportation
Costs $300
To get there. Please help us get there.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
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.