A.W.A.R.E
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
'A.W.A.R.E.' tells the story of Jess Miller, a woman struggling with agoraphobia who can't leave her house. One cold night, a man appears at her door. Jess' worst fears are realized when the man forces his way in and Jess is left with a horrifying realization: He's in the house and she can't leave.
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'A.W.A.R.E.' tells the story of Jess Miller, a woman struggling with agoraphobia who can't leave her house. One cold night, a man appears at her door. Jess' worst fears are realized when the man forces his way in and Jess is left with a horrifying realization: He's in the house and she can't leave.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"What happens when the technology designed to protect us becomes an instrument of our demise? " In a world full of violence, uncertainty, and anxieties, Jess Miller has found the answer- or so she thinks. Jess has built a fortress inside her home, armed with modern technology and far away from the horrors of the outside world. What happens when the outside danger forces its way inside her home?
A.W.A.R.E explores what happens when the boundary between nightmare and reality collapses, leaving its main character to grapple with the terrifying unknown, and to question her perception of her home as a safe haven. It wrestles with themes of anxiety, isolation, and vulnerability.
Our biggest budget items are:
- Cast and Crew- We strongly believe in fairly compensating our cast and crew who are committing time and effort into telling this story.
- Post Production- A large section of our budget is attributed to post-production. We'll need special effect shots, color grading, sound design, and music.
- Food and Travel- All of our cast and crew are living in New York City and will need to travel to our location in the Hudson Valley. After all that traveling and hard work, they'll definitely need hot meals.
If we are able to exceed our goal, the extra funds raised will go directly into the look of the film. More money will allow us to add things like:
- Haze Machine: To enhance the look and mood of the location.
- Extra lighting: We would be able to add lights on the exterior of the location to cast moonlight into the scenes.
- More time in the location: More money would allow us more time on set with our team to make sure we get every detail just right.
This film's influences are:
- Ari Aster's Hereditary
- Ridley Scott's Alien
- Oren Peli's Paranormal Activity
- David Fincher's Panic Room
- Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window
Paranormal Activity inspired the film's found-footage aesthetic, as well as it's minimal sound design and music.
Alien's inspiration is the conflict between an unsuspecting protagonist and smart, methodical, and strong adversary.
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We're very happy to announce that A.W.A.R.E has already caught the attention of multiple festivals as a screenplay! It was nominated for 'best screenplay' at the Northeast Festival Horror Fest and won 'runner up best screenplay' at the Frights! Camera! Action! Horror Screenplay Contest.
- Fundraising: 30-day campaign
- Principal photography: (If funding goal is met) End of February
- Post-Production: Begins as soon as we wrap principal photography
- Festival Submissions: Summer film festival deadlines
We need to meet 80% of our goal to get the green light from Seed & Spark. This project is incredibly important to us, and we believe in our team wholeheartedly. However, we can't do this alone!
You can make a huge difference by:
- Sharing this page: Spread the word on social media, with friends and family, and anywhere else you think it might resonate.
- Sharing our emails: Forward the campaign emails you've received to your network.
- Following our journey: Stay updated on our progress and share your support on social media. www.instagram.com/awarefilm/
- Donating: every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal.
Your support is invaluable, and we deeply appreciate your help in making 'A.W.A.R.E' a reality.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe are the building blocks of a character. What would Linda Blair be without makeup?
Festivals
Costs $1,950
Festivals are necessary to reach an audience, network with other filmmakers, and find potential buyers or distributors for your film.
Actors
Costs $500
We want to hire the best actors we can find for the project. There are no great characters without great actors.
Camera and Lighting
Costs $2,000
We need a cinematographer with proper camera and lighting equipment to capture the mood, shadows, and visuals of the film.
Locations
Costs $400
If Alien was shot in Ridley Scott's backyard instead of space ship, the film probably wouldn't be so popular.
Sound Mixing and Editing
Costs $1,250
Without sound, we'd be making a silent film and we're about 100 years too late for that.
Stunts
Costs $1,300
A stunt coordinator will oversee and help choreograph all aggressive contact between the actors for the safety of our cast and crew.
Post production and VFX
Costs $1,600
For the completion of the film including: editing, visual effects, coloring, and title sequencing.
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About This Team
- Zack Abramowitz- WRITER/ DIRECTOR- Zack is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and editor with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry. Since graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the arts, he has worked as a freelance filmmaker in New York City. His projects include: 2 TV pilots, over a dozen short films, music videos, spec commercials, and co-directed a feature film in India. While doing so, he has also worked as a production assistant and assistant director on over 120 episodes of TV including: 'Succession', 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee', 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt', and 'The Deuce'.
- Dave Carroll- CINEMATOGRAPHER- Dave is a New York City based cinematographer, director and owner of Suspect Films Inc. He graduated from The School of Visual Arts and works in the film and television industry. He is the Director of Photography for The Problem with Jon Stewart (Apple TV), Game Theory (HBO), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS) and The Daily Show (Comedy Central) as well as the feature film, Love… Reconsidered (2023).
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"What happens when the technology designed to protect us becomes an instrument of our demise? " In a world full of violence, uncertainty, and anxieties, Jess Miller has found the answer- or so she thinks. Jess has built a fortress inside her home, armed with modern technology and far away from the horrors of the outside world. What happens when the outside danger forces its way inside her home?
A.W.A.R.E explores what happens when the boundary between nightmare and reality collapses, leaving its main character to grapple with the terrifying unknown, and to question her perception of her home as a safe haven. It wrestles with themes of anxiety, isolation, and vulnerability.
Our biggest budget items are:
- Cast and Crew- We strongly believe in fairly compensating our cast and crew who are committing time and effort into telling this story.
- Post Production- A large section of our budget is attributed to post-production. We'll need special effect shots, color grading, sound design, and music.
- Food and Travel- All of our cast and crew are living in New York City and will need to travel to our location in the Hudson Valley. After all that traveling and hard work, they'll definitely need hot meals.
If we are able to exceed our goal, the extra funds raised will go directly into the look of the film. More money will allow us to add things like:
- Haze Machine: To enhance the look and mood of the location.
- Extra lighting: We would be able to add lights on the exterior of the location to cast moonlight into the scenes.
- More time in the location: More money would allow us more time on set with our team to make sure we get every detail just right.
This film's influences are:
- Ari Aster's Hereditary
- Ridley Scott's Alien
- Oren Peli's Paranormal Activity
- David Fincher's Panic Room
- Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window
Paranormal Activity inspired the film's found-footage aesthetic, as well as it's minimal sound design and music.
Alien's inspiration is the conflict between an unsuspecting protagonist and smart, methodical, and strong adversary.
We're very happy to announce that A.W.A.R.E has already caught the attention of multiple festivals as a screenplay! It was nominated for 'best screenplay' at the Northeast Festival Horror Fest and won 'runner up best screenplay' at the Frights! Camera! Action! Horror Screenplay Contest.
- Fundraising: 30-day campaign
- Principal photography: (If funding goal is met) End of February
- Post-Production: Begins as soon as we wrap principal photography
- Festival Submissions: Summer film festival deadlines
We need to meet 80% of our goal to get the green light from Seed & Spark. This project is incredibly important to us, and we believe in our team wholeheartedly. However, we can't do this alone!
You can make a huge difference by:
- Sharing this page: Spread the word on social media, with friends and family, and anywhere else you think it might resonate.
- Sharing our emails: Forward the campaign emails you've received to your network.
- Following our journey: Stay updated on our progress and share your support on social media. www.instagram.com/awarefilm/
- Donating: every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal.
Your support is invaluable, and we deeply appreciate your help in making 'A.W.A.R.E' a reality.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe
Costs $1,000
Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe are the building blocks of a character. What would Linda Blair be without makeup?
Festivals
Costs $1,950
Festivals are necessary to reach an audience, network with other filmmakers, and find potential buyers or distributors for your film.
Actors
Costs $500
We want to hire the best actors we can find for the project. There are no great characters without great actors.
Camera and Lighting
Costs $2,000
We need a cinematographer with proper camera and lighting equipment to capture the mood, shadows, and visuals of the film.
Locations
Costs $400
If Alien was shot in Ridley Scott's backyard instead of space ship, the film probably wouldn't be so popular.
Sound Mixing and Editing
Costs $1,250
Without sound, we'd be making a silent film and we're about 100 years too late for that.
Stunts
Costs $1,300
A stunt coordinator will oversee and help choreograph all aggressive contact between the actors for the safety of our cast and crew.
Post production and VFX
Costs $1,600
For the completion of the film including: editing, visual effects, coloring, and title sequencing.
Share this update!
About This Team
- Zack Abramowitz- WRITER/ DIRECTOR- Zack is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and editor with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry. Since graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the arts, he has worked as a freelance filmmaker in New York City. His projects include: 2 TV pilots, over a dozen short films, music videos, spec commercials, and co-directed a feature film in India. While doing so, he has also worked as a production assistant and assistant director on over 120 episodes of TV including: 'Succession', 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee', 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt', and 'The Deuce'.
- Dave Carroll- CINEMATOGRAPHER- Dave is a New York City based cinematographer, director and owner of Suspect Films Inc. He graduated from The School of Visual Arts and works in the film and television industry. He is the Director of Photography for The Problem with Jon Stewart (Apple TV), Game Theory (HBO), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS) and The Daily Show (Comedy Central) as well as the feature film, Love… Reconsidered (2023).