Bloodlines
Richmond, Virginia | Series
Horror, Mystery
A group of teens living in Richmond is haunted by the wrongdoings of generations past.
Bloodlines
Richmond, Virginia | Series
Horror, Mystery
1 Campaigns | Virginia, United States
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A group of teens living in Richmond is haunted by the wrongdoings of generations past.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Get ready for the buzz! The talented team behind Bloodlines needs your support to continue creating their inspiring original TV series. Cadence Cinema Film & TV has ambitious plans to keep the cameras rolling, and with your help, they can make their dream a reality. This project has brought together so many talented artists from Richmond, and your contribution can make a life-changing impact. Join us in making a difference by helping us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000! Your support can help us tell a powerful story and inspire audiences everywhere.
We are excited to launch a Seed & Spark crowdfunding event to support Bloodlines, the original TV series produced by Cadence Cinema Film & TV. We have completed the Pilot Episode, and Episode 2 is currently in post-production. With your help, we can bring the remaining 8 episodes to life. Our team has worked tirelessly with a diverse and talented group of artists in a writers' room to develop an engaging storyline.
Funds raised through our Seed & Spark campaign will directly support pre-production and production costs, including filming, sound, costumes, props, location fees, and more. As a contributor, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to attend private screenings of our works, only available to donors. Any funds exceeding our goal of $10,000 will be used to support our post-production team, including editing, sound, and color.
We created Bloodlines during the pandemic, and our team is fully committed to following CDC guidelines, such as testing and wearing masks, to prevent the spread of the virus. We're optimistic about the future, and we're ready to bring our story to the world.
About The Show: Bloodlines is a powerful series that explores themes of family, love, and identity. With your support, we can inspire audiences everywhere and bring this important story to life.
Join us on a thrilling journey in this film as a group of students investigates the disappearance of Rose Taylor. As they dig deeper, they uncover a dark history of deception, greed, and a rare, magical stone with incredible powers. The story of this diamond stretches back to the time of Samuel, an enslaved person on a Virginia slave plantation, and continues through to its sale in 1980s Church Hill. Each narrative is woven together, revealing injustices from the past that continue to impact society today.
Now, the students must piece together the puzzle of the past to uncover what happened to Rose that fateful night and, more importantly, why. Bloodlines is a captivating film that delves into the interwoven social issues of Richmond, Virginia over several decades, all tied together by the paranormal stone. Join us as we explore the mysterious and dark history of this precious stone and the impact it has had on the lives of those who crossed its path.
Bloodlines Pilot Episode Summary:
In 1792, a young boy named Samuel discovers a mysterious rock along the river bank that sets the stage for an incredible story that spans centuries.
Fast forward to 2021, where we meet Rose, a high school student planning to trade her mother's necklace for a prom dress from Lulla. Strange things begin to happen when Rose puts on the necklace, and she soon finds herself in the park in the dead of night to meet Lulla. But instead of Lulla, she encounters a man who seems to recognize her.
Rose calls Lulla for answers, and she discovers that someone was in her house earlier that evening. As she tries to make sense of what's happening, Rose is suddenly taken into the woods by a dark and mysterious figure. Join us for a gripping pilot episode of Bloodlines, where the past and present collide in unexpected ways, and nothing is quite what it seems.
Director's Statement:
Welcome to Bloodlines, a series that explores the complex and often difficult history of Richmond, Virginia. Our story takes a hard look at the impact of generational racism on the present, and how it continues to shape our society today.
As filmmakers, we wanted to create a project that would bring together a diverse group of people to collaborate on a unique and powerful piece of visual storytelling. Bloodlines is the result of a partnership between high school students, freelance filmmakers, and Cadence Cinema Film & TV.
Our primary goal was to empower everyone involved in the project, including the students, cast, and crew, to engage with the art of filmmaking and explore their own relationship to narrative storytelling. Through Bloodlines, we hope to shed light on the rich, and sometimes dark history of Richmond, and the way it continues to affect the lives of those who live there.
By combining elements of horror and coming-of-age genres, we've crafted a story that weaves together the wounds of the past with the struggles of young people trying to find their place in the world. Our hope is that Bloodlines will be a powerful and thought-provoking series that encourages audiences to confront the difficult truths about our society and the communities we live in.
Bloodlines is the proud recipient of:
Vesuvius International Film Festival - Winner of Best Trailer, Finalist for Best TV Series
4Theatre Festival - Winner of Best Trailer, Finalist for Best Web or TV Pilot
Focus International Film Festival 2022 - Finalist
Festival for Trailers Monthly - Official Selection
Indie Short Fest - Official Selection, Outstanding Achievement Award
International Independent Film Awards - Gold Winner 2022
WILDsound Festival - Official Selection
Austin Indie Fest - Official Selection
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Fog Machine
Costs $55
We are hoping to use a fog machine to set the mood, ambiance, & aesthetic needed in certain scenes.
Super Quiet 3800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start
Costs $711
We hope to use a quiet generator for discreet power during filming.
Professional Special Effects Makeup Kit
Costs $120
We hope to use professional grade materials to create the best special effects possible.
Film Equipment, Perishable and non-perishable supplies for shoot days, etc.
Costs $9,114
Our fundraising goal is $10,000. This money will allow us to procure all the supplies needed.
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
Larry Allen, Producer: With over a decade of experience in creative production, Larry has worked with major networks such as NBC, PBS, Discovery Channel, TLC, National Geographic, Food Network, and ESPN. He has also spent eighteen months in Iraq and Turkey with the U.S. Department of State opening an independent production facility for the Iraqi people. Prior to living in Iraq, he focused on feature film production in Los Angeles, California, with Watercolors being his most acclaimed work.
Danny Caporaletti, Director: Danny is a writer/filmmaker based in Virginia who creates movies about life's mysterious turning points and those magic moments that linger in dreams. He works as a director, producer, and assistant director on a variety of commercial, narrative, and documentary productions in the Mid-Atlantic region. His most recent short film, A Little Sun, won Best Short at the Fine Arts Film Festival in Venice, CA, and recently screened at Toronto Indie Shorts, International Film Festival, NewFilmmakersNY, and elsewhere. He has an MFA in Fiction Writing from the University of New Orleans and teaches film production in the Cinema Department at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Marcus Dowd, Screenplay Writer: Marcus is a busy high school senior who is proud to be a writer for Bloodlines! In addition to writing, he is also an actor, singer, dancer who dabbles in screenwriting and technical theater. His favorite roles include The Maître D’ (Schubert’s Last Serenade), Andy Paris/Tiffany Edwards/Juror (The Laramie Project), Malcom (13: The Musical), Bobby Child (Crazy For You), and Ralphie (A Christmas Story: The Musical).
Brittany Fisher, Screenplay Writer: Brittany is a playwright currently based in NYC and a recent graduate of Juilliard's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program. Her play How to Bruise Gracefully won the 2021 Kennedy Center Lorraine Hansberry Award and was recognized by the Rosa Parks Award and the Paula Vogel Award. Her play Your Regularly Scheduled Programming was recognized by the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award. She has been featured in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Great Plains Theatre Conference (2021), recognized by the Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference, Alliance Theatre's Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, Signature Theatre, and produced by Cadence (forthcoming 2023), where she was a 2018-20 Pipeline New Works Playwriting Fellow. She received her B.A. from James Madison University, where she majored in Journalism with a Creative Writing minor.
Omiyẹmi (Artisia) Green, Director: Omiyẹmi is a Professor of Theatre and Africana Studies at William & Mary, an interdisciplinary scholar, director, dramaturg, emerging filmmaker, and project director for Sitelines BLM for Cadence. She has directed numerous plays for educational and professional theatre companies, two of which earned nominations from the Black Theatre Alliance Awards in 2011 and 2013. Her first film, Dance of the Orcas, was screened at the Afrikana Film Festival in 2021. She is also published in Continuum, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Journal Peer Review Section, the August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle: Critical Perspectives on the Plays (McFarland), African American Culture: An Encyclopedia of People, Traditions, and Customs (Greenwood), FIRE!!! The Multimedia Journal of Black Studies, the Journal of American Folklore, and the Journal of American Drama and Theatre.
Anna Senechal Johnson (she/her) is the Executive Producer and founding Artistic and Managing Director of Cadence. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B.A. in theatre and dance. Anna co-founded Richmond's award-winning Firehouse Theatre Project and served as Company Artist for Company of Fools (COF) in Hailey, Idaho. She's also the founding Artistic Director of St. Thomas Playhouse in Sun Valley, Idaho. Anna has directed several plays, including 13 by Jason Robert Brown, Dan Elish, and Robert Horn, and Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire. She's won numerous awards for her directing work, including RTCC Winner for Best Play and Best Director for Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Anna has also acted in several plays and serves on the board of the Campfire Foundation in Boise, Idaho. Since Cadence's inception, she has been involved in various aspects of the organization, including educational programming, production, marketing, volunteer recruitment and management, publicity management, development, and administration. Anna enjoys hiking, watching movies, jogging, and spending time with family, friends, her daughter, and her pets.
Caroline Johnson (she/her) is a high school senior and aspiring actress and screenplay writer. Caroline has been acting, singing, and dancing since she was young and has worked on several theatrical, dance, and musical productions around the Richmond area. She recently played The Girl in a short film called Birthday through VCU's Department of Photography + Film.
Nena Nicole (she/her) is an actress, screenwriter, and musician based in Richmond, Virginia. She completed a degree with a focus in Musical Theatre from the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology and then completed the 2 year Meisner program for theatre at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. Nena enjoys singing Amy Winehouse and blasting music while riding into the sunset. This is her first experience as a screenwriter, and she's excited to share this brilliant and warm story with everyone.
John Sadler (he/him) is a senior at Mechanicsville High School and an aspiring filmmaker. He writes and directs short films in his spare time while also acting in school productions. John will attend college in the fall to study Cinematic Arts.
Alexyn Scheller (he/him) is a Director who began his work with Cadence in 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University and M.B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Alexyn currently works as a Senior Brand Manager for Procter & Gamble and owns and operates a photo and video editing business (aptly named Alexyn & Video), a side passion project he's had for over a decade. He got involved with Cadence while volunteering to help film drone footage for a project in early 2021. Alexyn currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he enjoys traveling, mentoring, and building forts with his son.
Liv Wilson (she/they) is a dramaturg, playwright, librettist, and theatremaker based out of Washington, D.C. Their work has been seen at various theatre venues across the country, including The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, The Tank, Dramatic Question Theatre, and more. Liv is also the recipient of the Howard Scammon Prize for Drama and the Martin Jurow Theatre Arts Award for artistic excellence. She has worked as the Resident Dramaturg for Ford's Theatre, Cadence's Sitelines BLM series, and several independent works developed by artists across the country. Liv also writes for Cadence's TV series, Bloodlines.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Get ready for the buzz! The talented team behind Bloodlines needs your support to continue creating their inspiring original TV series. Cadence Cinema Film & TV has ambitious plans to keep the cameras rolling, and with your help, they can make their dream a reality. This project has brought together so many talented artists from Richmond, and your contribution can make a life-changing impact. Join us in making a difference by helping us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000! Your support can help us tell a powerful story and inspire audiences everywhere.
We are excited to launch a Seed & Spark crowdfunding event to support Bloodlines, the original TV series produced by Cadence Cinema Film & TV. We have completed the Pilot Episode, and Episode 2 is currently in post-production. With your help, we can bring the remaining 8 episodes to life. Our team has worked tirelessly with a diverse and talented group of artists in a writers' room to develop an engaging storyline.
Funds raised through our Seed & Spark campaign will directly support pre-production and production costs, including filming, sound, costumes, props, location fees, and more. As a contributor, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to attend private screenings of our works, only available to donors. Any funds exceeding our goal of $10,000 will be used to support our post-production team, including editing, sound, and color.
We created Bloodlines during the pandemic, and our team is fully committed to following CDC guidelines, such as testing and wearing masks, to prevent the spread of the virus. We're optimistic about the future, and we're ready to bring our story to the world.
About The Show: Bloodlines is a powerful series that explores themes of family, love, and identity. With your support, we can inspire audiences everywhere and bring this important story to life.
Join us on a thrilling journey in this film as a group of students investigates the disappearance of Rose Taylor. As they dig deeper, they uncover a dark history of deception, greed, and a rare, magical stone with incredible powers. The story of this diamond stretches back to the time of Samuel, an enslaved person on a Virginia slave plantation, and continues through to its sale in 1980s Church Hill. Each narrative is woven together, revealing injustices from the past that continue to impact society today.
Now, the students must piece together the puzzle of the past to uncover what happened to Rose that fateful night and, more importantly, why. Bloodlines is a captivating film that delves into the interwoven social issues of Richmond, Virginia over several decades, all tied together by the paranormal stone. Join us as we explore the mysterious and dark history of this precious stone and the impact it has had on the lives of those who crossed its path.
Bloodlines Pilot Episode Summary:
In 1792, a young boy named Samuel discovers a mysterious rock along the river bank that sets the stage for an incredible story that spans centuries.
Fast forward to 2021, where we meet Rose, a high school student planning to trade her mother's necklace for a prom dress from Lulla. Strange things begin to happen when Rose puts on the necklace, and she soon finds herself in the park in the dead of night to meet Lulla. But instead of Lulla, she encounters a man who seems to recognize her.
Rose calls Lulla for answers, and she discovers that someone was in her house earlier that evening. As she tries to make sense of what's happening, Rose is suddenly taken into the woods by a dark and mysterious figure. Join us for a gripping pilot episode of Bloodlines, where the past and present collide in unexpected ways, and nothing is quite what it seems.
Director's Statement:
Welcome to Bloodlines, a series that explores the complex and often difficult history of Richmond, Virginia. Our story takes a hard look at the impact of generational racism on the present, and how it continues to shape our society today.
As filmmakers, we wanted to create a project that would bring together a diverse group of people to collaborate on a unique and powerful piece of visual storytelling. Bloodlines is the result of a partnership between high school students, freelance filmmakers, and Cadence Cinema Film & TV.
Our primary goal was to empower everyone involved in the project, including the students, cast, and crew, to engage with the art of filmmaking and explore their own relationship to narrative storytelling. Through Bloodlines, we hope to shed light on the rich, and sometimes dark history of Richmond, and the way it continues to affect the lives of those who live there.
By combining elements of horror and coming-of-age genres, we've crafted a story that weaves together the wounds of the past with the struggles of young people trying to find their place in the world. Our hope is that Bloodlines will be a powerful and thought-provoking series that encourages audiences to confront the difficult truths about our society and the communities we live in.
Bloodlines is the proud recipient of:
Vesuvius International Film Festival - Winner of Best Trailer, Finalist for Best TV Series
4Theatre Festival - Winner of Best Trailer, Finalist for Best Web or TV Pilot
Focus International Film Festival 2022 - Finalist
Festival for Trailers Monthly - Official Selection
Indie Short Fest - Official Selection, Outstanding Achievement Award
International Independent Film Awards - Gold Winner 2022
WILDsound Festival - Official Selection
Austin Indie Fest - Official Selection
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Fog Machine
Costs $55
We are hoping to use a fog machine to set the mood, ambiance, & aesthetic needed in certain scenes.
Super Quiet 3800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start
Costs $711
We hope to use a quiet generator for discreet power during filming.
Professional Special Effects Makeup Kit
Costs $120
We hope to use professional grade materials to create the best special effects possible.
Film Equipment, Perishable and non-perishable supplies for shoot days, etc.
Costs $9,114
Our fundraising goal is $10,000. This money will allow us to procure all the supplies needed.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Larry Allen, Producer: With over a decade of experience in creative production, Larry has worked with major networks such as NBC, PBS, Discovery Channel, TLC, National Geographic, Food Network, and ESPN. He has also spent eighteen months in Iraq and Turkey with the U.S. Department of State opening an independent production facility for the Iraqi people. Prior to living in Iraq, he focused on feature film production in Los Angeles, California, with Watercolors being his most acclaimed work.
Danny Caporaletti, Director: Danny is a writer/filmmaker based in Virginia who creates movies about life's mysterious turning points and those magic moments that linger in dreams. He works as a director, producer, and assistant director on a variety of commercial, narrative, and documentary productions in the Mid-Atlantic region. His most recent short film, A Little Sun, won Best Short at the Fine Arts Film Festival in Venice, CA, and recently screened at Toronto Indie Shorts, International Film Festival, NewFilmmakersNY, and elsewhere. He has an MFA in Fiction Writing from the University of New Orleans and teaches film production in the Cinema Department at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Marcus Dowd, Screenplay Writer: Marcus is a busy high school senior who is proud to be a writer for Bloodlines! In addition to writing, he is also an actor, singer, dancer who dabbles in screenwriting and technical theater. His favorite roles include The Maître D’ (Schubert’s Last Serenade), Andy Paris/Tiffany Edwards/Juror (The Laramie Project), Malcom (13: The Musical), Bobby Child (Crazy For You), and Ralphie (A Christmas Story: The Musical).
Brittany Fisher, Screenplay Writer: Brittany is a playwright currently based in NYC and a recent graduate of Juilliard's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program. Her play How to Bruise Gracefully won the 2021 Kennedy Center Lorraine Hansberry Award and was recognized by the Rosa Parks Award and the Paula Vogel Award. Her play Your Regularly Scheduled Programming was recognized by the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award. She has been featured in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Great Plains Theatre Conference (2021), recognized by the Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference, Alliance Theatre's Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, Signature Theatre, and produced by Cadence (forthcoming 2023), where she was a 2018-20 Pipeline New Works Playwriting Fellow. She received her B.A. from James Madison University, where she majored in Journalism with a Creative Writing minor.
Omiyẹmi (Artisia) Green, Director: Omiyẹmi is a Professor of Theatre and Africana Studies at William & Mary, an interdisciplinary scholar, director, dramaturg, emerging filmmaker, and project director for Sitelines BLM for Cadence. She has directed numerous plays for educational and professional theatre companies, two of which earned nominations from the Black Theatre Alliance Awards in 2011 and 2013. Her first film, Dance of the Orcas, was screened at the Afrikana Film Festival in 2021. She is also published in Continuum, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Journal Peer Review Section, the August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle: Critical Perspectives on the Plays (McFarland), African American Culture: An Encyclopedia of People, Traditions, and Customs (Greenwood), FIRE!!! The Multimedia Journal of Black Studies, the Journal of American Folklore, and the Journal of American Drama and Theatre.
Anna Senechal Johnson (she/her) is the Executive Producer and founding Artistic and Managing Director of Cadence. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B.A. in theatre and dance. Anna co-founded Richmond's award-winning Firehouse Theatre Project and served as Company Artist for Company of Fools (COF) in Hailey, Idaho. She's also the founding Artistic Director of St. Thomas Playhouse in Sun Valley, Idaho. Anna has directed several plays, including 13 by Jason Robert Brown, Dan Elish, and Robert Horn, and Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire. She's won numerous awards for her directing work, including RTCC Winner for Best Play and Best Director for Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Anna has also acted in several plays and serves on the board of the Campfire Foundation in Boise, Idaho. Since Cadence's inception, she has been involved in various aspects of the organization, including educational programming, production, marketing, volunteer recruitment and management, publicity management, development, and administration. Anna enjoys hiking, watching movies, jogging, and spending time with family, friends, her daughter, and her pets.
Caroline Johnson (she/her) is a high school senior and aspiring actress and screenplay writer. Caroline has been acting, singing, and dancing since she was young and has worked on several theatrical, dance, and musical productions around the Richmond area. She recently played The Girl in a short film called Birthday through VCU's Department of Photography + Film.
Nena Nicole (she/her) is an actress, screenwriter, and musician based in Richmond, Virginia. She completed a degree with a focus in Musical Theatre from the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology and then completed the 2 year Meisner program for theatre at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. Nena enjoys singing Amy Winehouse and blasting music while riding into the sunset. This is her first experience as a screenwriter, and she's excited to share this brilliant and warm story with everyone.
John Sadler (he/him) is a senior at Mechanicsville High School and an aspiring filmmaker. He writes and directs short films in his spare time while also acting in school productions. John will attend college in the fall to study Cinematic Arts.
Alexyn Scheller (he/him) is a Director who began his work with Cadence in 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University and M.B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Alexyn currently works as a Senior Brand Manager for Procter & Gamble and owns and operates a photo and video editing business (aptly named Alexyn & Video), a side passion project he's had for over a decade. He got involved with Cadence while volunteering to help film drone footage for a project in early 2021. Alexyn currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he enjoys traveling, mentoring, and building forts with his son.
Liv Wilson (she/they) is a dramaturg, playwright, librettist, and theatremaker based out of Washington, D.C. Their work has been seen at various theatre venues across the country, including The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, The Tank, Dramatic Question Theatre, and more. Liv is also the recipient of the Howard Scammon Prize for Drama and the Martin Jurow Theatre Arts Award for artistic excellence. She has worked as the Resident Dramaturg for Ford's Theatre, Cadence's Sitelines BLM series, and several independent works developed by artists across the country. Liv also writes for Cadence's TV series, Bloodlines.