Bite
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
Support BITE to help us create a bold, contained horror proof-of-concept with strong performances, practical effects, and feature potential. Your contribution helps Red Is Mine Media build original, POC-centered genre films outside the usual gatekeeping system.
Bite
New York City, New York | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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$2,225
Goal: $8,000 for production
Support BITE to help us create a bold, contained horror proof-of-concept with strong performances, practical effects, and feature potential. Your contribution helps Red Is Mine Media build original, POC-centered genre films outside the usual gatekeeping system.
About The Project
- The Story
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
Written & Directed by Jordan Haynes
A short horror proof-of-concept
AI-generated IMAGE for conceptual illustration
A neo-noir vampire domestic thriller about a pregnant woman who discovers her hematologist husband may have changed their unborn child, and saving the baby may require her own transformation.
Image courtesy of Blumhouse Television / Hulu / Into the Dark: "Delivered" (2020).
Soon-to-be mother Nina Monroe suspects her husband, Eric, is hiding something. When she discovers a strange totem that unlocks a hidden space on their property, the tension inside their beautiful home begins to crack open. That night, Nina wakes in pain, sweating, with bite marks on her thigh. Eric is gone. Then a terrified woman appears inside the house wounded, frantic, and warning Nina that something is very wrong with her husband. As Nina moves through the shadowed home, the truth comes for her: Eric is a vampire, and the first bite was not a random attack. It was for the baby. The second BITE is for Nina.
Image courtesy of Screen Gems / Sony Pictures / The Invitation (2022).
BITE is a human story first: a couple facing uncertainty, intimacy, fear, and the terrifying permanence of bringing a child into the world together. Black people are at the center of our film because RIM makes universal genre stories that do not treat people of color as side characters, symbols, or exceptions. The idea came from a dream
about my relationship as it was entering a deeper, scarier level of intimacy.
BITE turns that fear into body horror, marriage horror, and transformation. The film represents where RIM is going: contained, high-concept genre stories that can compete with mainstream horror while centering people still too often pushed to the margins. This is not just another short. It is a step toward building a company that does not
wait for permission to enter the genre conversation.
BITE blends body horror, domestic thriller, noir tension, and vampire mythology.
The visual world shifts from muted sunlight and suburban unease to a shadowy, purple-hued night inside a beautiful home that slowly reveals itself as a trap. The film should feel intimate, elegant, and increasingly wrong — building from marital suspicion to bodily violation to a blood-soaked supernatural reveal.
Tonal / Visual Comps:
Rosemary’s Baby — pregnancy paranoia and domestic conspiracy
The Invisible Man — intimate-partner violation and control
The Fly — biological transformation and tragic body horror
Let the Right One In — intimate vampire mythology
A Quiet Place — pregnancy under threat, suspense over exposition
Nina Monroe
Black woman, 30s. Pregnant, sharp, suspicious, emotionally exhausted, and not passive. Nina wants truth, safety, and
control over her body, her child, and the life she thought she was building.
Eric Monroe
Black man, 30s. A hematologist, husband, vampire, and liar. Eric believes he is protecting his family, but his love has
curdled into control.
Bonnie
Woman, 30s, any ethnicity. Eric’s latest victim. Wounded, terrified, and trying to save Nina before the house closes in around her. Bonnie is what Nina may become if she does not understand the truth fast enough.
Format: Short horror proof-of-concept
Estimated runtime: 8–10 minutes
Primary location: One house
Target shoot window: August 2026
Production plan: 8 shoot days over 3 weeks
Target budget: $8,000
BITE funding is allocated to essential production elements, including cast, cinematography, sound, lighting, practical effects, locations, and necessary travel and lodging.
BITE began with a dream and with a fear I was living through in my own way: the fear of deeper intimacy, of binding yourself to another person, and of discovering that love can change you in ways you cannot fully control. At its core, the film is about trust.
I wanted to take that emotional terror and push it into genre: vampirism, body horror, marriage horror, and transformation. BITE is a contained neo-noir domestic thriller. It lives in shadow, blood, skin, silence, and the pressure of a home that no longer feels safe.
This film represents where I want Red Is Mine Media to go: original POC-centered genre stories where shadows become solid. Stories that are universal, commercially legible, and still center people too often pushed to the margins of mainstream horror. I want the audience to feel trapped inside Nina’s uncertainty: afraid of Eric, afraid for the baby, and afraid of what survival may require her to become.
If we don't raise a minimum of 80% of our Seed&Spark funding goal, we won't receive any of our funding.
Follow us on Instagram @redisminemedia and subscribe to our Red Is Mine Media YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, production updates, and the latest news.
Donate any amount to help bring BITE to life. If you're unable to contribute, sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and community is just as meaningful and helps us reach more supporters.
Images used on this slides are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Talent & Production Crew
Costs $4,500
Covers fair pay for our cast, production team and crew to ensure a professional, reliable set and a high-quality execution.
Make-up/ Blood/ Practical Effects
Costs $500
Makeup, blood, FANGS! and practical effects needed to create the visual realism and tone.
Keep the Crew Fed & Mobile
Costs $1,500
Covers travel, lodging, a good meal BITE so the cast and crew stay fueled on set!
Gear, Props & Set Design
Costs $1,500
Covers essential set props, set dressing, and basic production gear needed to build a believable and visually cohesive world for the film.
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About This Team
Jordan Haynes, is a New York-based writer, director, actor, and educator whose work blends horror, thriller, surrealism, and drama to explore identity, memory, trauma, and power. His short film SHEET won at the London Independent Film Festival, and his directing work extends across both independent film and theater. He is the founder of Red Is Mine Media, a production company dedicated to bold, psychologically driven stories centered on shadow, authorship, and emotional truth.
Natalia Martinez Lopez, is a creative producer with a background in project management, design, and independent film production. She is passionate about bringing character-driven stories to life and supporting emerging artists through every stage of development and production. As producer of BITE, Natalia combines strong organizational leadership with a collaborative creative approach, helping guide the project from concept to screen while fostering an inclusive and efficient production environment.
Iván Padilla Ortega, is the Production and Stunt Coordinator. With a background in exercise physiology, he is a licensed NCSF Certified Personal Trainer (NCSF-CPT) with over 10 years of experience in fitness, performance, and athletic training. His expertise in movement, safety, and physical performance helps bring the film's action sequences to life while ensuring a safe environment on set.
RED IS MINE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Written & Directed by Jordan Haynes
A short horror proof-of-concept
AI-generated IMAGE for conceptual illustration
A neo-noir vampire domestic thriller about a pregnant woman who discovers her hematologist husband may have changed their unborn child, and saving the baby may require her own transformation.
Image courtesy of Blumhouse Television / Hulu / Into the Dark: "Delivered" (2020).
Soon-to-be mother Nina Monroe suspects her husband, Eric, is hiding something. When she discovers a strange totem that unlocks a hidden space on their property, the tension inside their beautiful home begins to crack open. That night, Nina wakes in pain, sweating, with bite marks on her thigh. Eric is gone. Then a terrified woman appears inside the house wounded, frantic, and warning Nina that something is very wrong with her husband. As Nina moves through the shadowed home, the truth comes for her: Eric is a vampire, and the first bite was not a random attack. It was for the baby. The second BITE is for Nina.
Image courtesy of Screen Gems / Sony Pictures / The Invitation (2022).
BITE is a human story first: a couple facing uncertainty, intimacy, fear, and the terrifying permanence of bringing a child into the world together. Black people are at the center of our film because RIM makes universal genre stories that do not treat people of color as side characters, symbols, or exceptions. The idea came from a dream
about my relationship as it was entering a deeper, scarier level of intimacy.
BITE turns that fear into body horror, marriage horror, and transformation. The film represents where RIM is going: contained, high-concept genre stories that can compete with mainstream horror while centering people still too often pushed to the margins. This is not just another short. It is a step toward building a company that does not
wait for permission to enter the genre conversation.
BITE blends body horror, domestic thriller, noir tension, and vampire mythology.
The visual world shifts from muted sunlight and suburban unease to a shadowy, purple-hued night inside a beautiful home that slowly reveals itself as a trap. The film should feel intimate, elegant, and increasingly wrong — building from marital suspicion to bodily violation to a blood-soaked supernatural reveal.
Tonal / Visual Comps:
Rosemary’s Baby — pregnancy paranoia and domestic conspiracy
The Invisible Man — intimate-partner violation and control
The Fly — biological transformation and tragic body horror
Let the Right One In — intimate vampire mythology
A Quiet Place — pregnancy under threat, suspense over exposition
Nina Monroe
Black woman, 30s. Pregnant, sharp, suspicious, emotionally exhausted, and not passive. Nina wants truth, safety, and
control over her body, her child, and the life she thought she was building.
Eric Monroe
Black man, 30s. A hematologist, husband, vampire, and liar. Eric believes he is protecting his family, but his love has
curdled into control.
Bonnie
Woman, 30s, any ethnicity. Eric’s latest victim. Wounded, terrified, and trying to save Nina before the house closes in around her. Bonnie is what Nina may become if she does not understand the truth fast enough.
Format: Short horror proof-of-concept
Estimated runtime: 8–10 minutes
Primary location: One house
Target shoot window: August 2026
Production plan: 8 shoot days over 3 weeks
Target budget: $8,000
BITE funding is allocated to essential production elements, including cast, cinematography, sound, lighting, practical effects, locations, and necessary travel and lodging.
BITE began with a dream and with a fear I was living through in my own way: the fear of deeper intimacy, of binding yourself to another person, and of discovering that love can change you in ways you cannot fully control. At its core, the film is about trust.
I wanted to take that emotional terror and push it into genre: vampirism, body horror, marriage horror, and transformation. BITE is a contained neo-noir domestic thriller. It lives in shadow, blood, skin, silence, and the pressure of a home that no longer feels safe.
This film represents where I want Red Is Mine Media to go: original POC-centered genre stories where shadows become solid. Stories that are universal, commercially legible, and still center people too often pushed to the margins of mainstream horror. I want the audience to feel trapped inside Nina’s uncertainty: afraid of Eric, afraid for the baby, and afraid of what survival may require her to become.
If we don't raise a minimum of 80% of our Seed&Spark funding goal, we won't receive any of our funding.
Follow us on Instagram @redisminemedia and subscribe to our Red Is Mine Media YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, production updates, and the latest news.
Donate any amount to help bring BITE to life. If you're unable to contribute, sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and community is just as meaningful and helps us reach more supporters.
Images used on this slides are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Talent & Production Crew
Costs $4,500
Covers fair pay for our cast, production team and crew to ensure a professional, reliable set and a high-quality execution.
Make-up/ Blood/ Practical Effects
Costs $500
Makeup, blood, FANGS! and practical effects needed to create the visual realism and tone.
Keep the Crew Fed & Mobile
Costs $1,500
Covers travel, lodging, a good meal BITE so the cast and crew stay fueled on set!
Gear, Props & Set Design
Costs $1,500
Covers essential set props, set dressing, and basic production gear needed to build a believable and visually cohesive world for the film.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Jordan Haynes, is a New York-based writer, director, actor, and educator whose work blends horror, thriller, surrealism, and drama to explore identity, memory, trauma, and power. His short film SHEET won at the London Independent Film Festival, and his directing work extends across both independent film and theater. He is the founder of Red Is Mine Media, a production company dedicated to bold, psychologically driven stories centered on shadow, authorship, and emotional truth.
Natalia Martinez Lopez, is a creative producer with a background in project management, design, and independent film production. She is passionate about bringing character-driven stories to life and supporting emerging artists through every stage of development and production. As producer of BITE, Natalia combines strong organizational leadership with a collaborative creative approach, helping guide the project from concept to screen while fostering an inclusive and efficient production environment.
Iván Padilla Ortega, is the Production and Stunt Coordinator. With a background in exercise physiology, he is a licensed NCSF Certified Personal Trainer (NCSF-CPT) with over 10 years of experience in fitness, performance, and athletic training. His expertise in movement, safety, and physical performance helps bring the film's action sequences to life while ensuring a safe environment on set.
RED IS MINE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS