BONE
Princeton, New Jersey | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
What happens when a band of desperate people get pushed for time? BONE is a film that will explore that question in the context of lethal consequences. In an undead apocalypse we will see how a group of survivors handle betrayal, repugnant walking corpses, and the quickly setting sun.
BONE
Princeton, New Jersey | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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What happens when a band of desperate people get pushed for time? BONE is a film that will explore that question in the context of lethal consequences. In an undead apocalypse we will see how a group of survivors handle betrayal, repugnant walking corpses, and the quickly setting sun.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We are Evil Elf Productions, and we are here to make a chilling experience to compliment the upcoming Autumn season! We are a team of professionals and students from all across the film industry engaged in exciting collaboration to create sensatiable films. Stunts, gore, drama, action? We've got it, and this project is no exception. With 'BONE', we aim to make one of our most intense films to date! It will highlight the best work of all of our skillsets, and will a great film to be a part of. Collaboration is key here, and we would love to have you on-board.
Recently, I have felt suffocated by the amount of melodrama films I have been taking part in. Especially in the wake of the pandemic. I have been craving a film that is just pure fun, and this short film is it. We are embracing the upcoming Halloween spirit and capitalizing on the beautiful Fall aesthetic to inject the film with an eerie yet eye-catching atmosphere. Moreover, this film will encompass an action-packed scene full of blood, screaming, practical effects, and a stunning monster suit dawned by our professional stunt choreographer. Not only will this film be a heart-pounding spectacle on the screen, but also an enjoyable set for our cast and crew to experience thrillers as they were made in the 80s-90s.
This film will center around a group of survivors in a unique undead apocalypse who have run into car problems on a desolate road. In this world, all who have survived have done so due to a particular edge they all pertain. Wade, the leader, rules with an iron fist. Hank, the geezer, has the advantage of being bigger than the rest. Lastly, Irving, our pencil-necked protagonist, conceals a disturbing secret that is the key to his imminent survival. The gang is on the road to reach a medical clinic Irving used to work out, for they are in immediate need of its supplies. Due to the new problems with their vehicle, however, they are forced to race the setting sun on foot via a shortcut. This route, though shorter, poses a far greater threat than anticipated as the dead begin to pick them off one by one in gruesome ways. As the group of five begins to fall, we start learning the secrets of Irving's edge and how it could mean the demise of the plan as a whole.
Now when we mention the undead, we are not talking about your stereotypical green, rotten corpses. These monsters are inspired by the horrific deformations that occur in people living with Bone Cancer; therefore, they consist of many uncanny growths, plates, and decays based on their skeletons. Spikey protrusions and burls are the main emphasis of the monster's appearance and are also the primary means of infection. Anybody impaled by these needle-like splines will quickly die and become a walking corpse themselves; the longer you're infected, the more deformed you become. With this in mind, the gang always covers themselves from neck to toe with scavenged clothing, duct tape, and all garments that they can get their hands on. When attacked, these monsters exhibit extremely aggressive behavior to impale, tear, and mutilate the group as quickly as possible.
After crowdfunding concludes, we will begin filming in October of 2022. Currently, we are wrapping up our casting process as well as the remainder of our prop outsourcing, but your support will increase the quality and speed of our pre-production process drastically. The shooting dates we have selected fit comfortably with our schedule, and we currently have no reason to believe that we will not be able to meet that deadline. After filming, we believe edits will role out over the course of 2-3 month or sooner before distribution begins. This film will be aimed at festivals, and we will keep our supporters in the loop during the whole process.
FUNDING GOALS:
Our current goal is to collect roughly $2000 in the next month to put towards production. We are currently lacking in props and wardrobe, and a lot of funding would go towards making the arsenal as camera ready as possible. The core necessities for the project are nearly done, so we are working hard to ensure this film does happen in October. To the side, you can find great options to support the project that can get you directly involved with the production if you wish. Our sets always encourage collaboration, so we are always eager to hear what others have to say.
Thank you all for your support!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
CFX Silicone Mask
Costs $600
This is the best quality mask obtainable for our purposes. It will play great on screen.
Van Rental
Costs $200
This is a pivotal set-piece in the film and the set-up for the group's struggles.
Gore Prosthetics
Costs $200
This film has many gruesome kills and will require practical prosthetic application.
Trap
Costs $100
The gang wonders into hunting grounds which creates a sort of minefield, or trap field I guess.
Crafty
Costs $200
Our sets are always comfortable, even more so when they are physically demanding. Food is a must.
Flag Rental
Costs $50
filming outdoors requires a lot of lighting control using flags. We will need a larger arsenal.
C-Stands
Costs $70
We need general use C-Stands for lighting, flags, and set decorating.
Misc Costuming
Costs $200
The characters wear multiple layers to avoid exposure. They get quite tattered.
Travel Costs
Costs $200
Professional Actors, Makeup, and stuntmen are commuting from NYC and will need reimbursement.
Prop Weapons
Costs $70
To avoid sound and to break bone, the characters use heavy melee weapons to fight the undead.
Misc
Costs $200
This is for unexpected necessities that may arise during production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Our group started out as a band of undergraduate students at Rutgers University studying Digital Filmmaking. Since graduating, we have expanded our network and experience into the professional side of filmmaking to form Evil Elf Productions. Together, we have created multiple short films, scripts, animations, and videographery projects across the East Coast. Our skillsets are varied, thus we compliment eachother to form a capable core crew to make any set a success.
RYAN GALLAGHER
DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER
Ryan Gallagher is a graduate from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He studied Digital Filmmaking and has previously worked with Travel Channel, ABC, and numerous other professional and student sets. His senior thesis film was a selection at New Lens Film Festival, Princeton Film Festival, and is continuing its festival run under the representation of Rutgers University. He currently works as a freelance Editor and Animator, and is passionate about applying his skills towards his personal films. He is passionate about exploring multiple genres in a manner that is suspenseful, intense, and glues audiences to the screen.
ZACHARY SMOLDER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER/PRODUCER
Zachary Smolder is a filmmaker who has worked on several small scale and large scale film projects. He has done freelance work and independent film work. His concentration in film pretains to vfx, cgi, and camera work as he has a strong technical background given his education in Mechanical Engineering. Recently, he has working on several different short films that have been action and comedy orientated with visual effect flairs. He plans to apply this experience to make 'BONE' successful in bringing a suspensful and exhilerating horror experience.
DANIEL REGUINHO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/SFX ASSISTANT
Daniel Reguinho is as gifted with a camera as he is with a computer. He has extensive experience as an editor/VFX artist and is unmatched at building a beautiful frame in-camera. Post-colloquially, Daniel has applied his filmic education and experience to overhaul production across a multitude of projects, big and small.
GERARD MICHAELS
CAMERA OPERATOR/PRODUCER
Gerard Michaels is a classically educated Filmmaker who has applied his deep knowledge of cinematography to every project he is involved in. Not only a pleasure to work with, Gerard has an indisputable talent when it comes to running a smooth set. His work is beautiful, relevant, and always carries a trademark 'explosiveness' that keeps viewers captivated.
WINTER SCHRECK
SPECIAL FX/MAKEUP SUPERVISOR
Winter Schreck is a powerful asset to any set. When she's not assisting with the management of set productivity or holding a camera, she is busy overseeing our on-set practicals. Special FX, stunts, makeup... you name it, and she can do it. She is an absolute force to be reckoned with, and we would not pick anyone else for the position.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We are Evil Elf Productions, and we are here to make a chilling experience to compliment the upcoming Autumn season! We are a team of professionals and students from all across the film industry engaged in exciting collaboration to create sensatiable films. Stunts, gore, drama, action? We've got it, and this project is no exception. With 'BONE', we aim to make one of our most intense films to date! It will highlight the best work of all of our skillsets, and will a great film to be a part of. Collaboration is key here, and we would love to have you on-board.
Recently, I have felt suffocated by the amount of melodrama films I have been taking part in. Especially in the wake of the pandemic. I have been craving a film that is just pure fun, and this short film is it. We are embracing the upcoming Halloween spirit and capitalizing on the beautiful Fall aesthetic to inject the film with an eerie yet eye-catching atmosphere. Moreover, this film will encompass an action-packed scene full of blood, screaming, practical effects, and a stunning monster suit dawned by our professional stunt choreographer. Not only will this film be a heart-pounding spectacle on the screen, but also an enjoyable set for our cast and crew to experience thrillers as they were made in the 80s-90s.
This film will center around a group of survivors in a unique undead apocalypse who have run into car problems on a desolate road. In this world, all who have survived have done so due to a particular edge they all pertain. Wade, the leader, rules with an iron fist. Hank, the geezer, has the advantage of being bigger than the rest. Lastly, Irving, our pencil-necked protagonist, conceals a disturbing secret that is the key to his imminent survival. The gang is on the road to reach a medical clinic Irving used to work out, for they are in immediate need of its supplies. Due to the new problems with their vehicle, however, they are forced to race the setting sun on foot via a shortcut. This route, though shorter, poses a far greater threat than anticipated as the dead begin to pick them off one by one in gruesome ways. As the group of five begins to fall, we start learning the secrets of Irving's edge and how it could mean the demise of the plan as a whole.
Now when we mention the undead, we are not talking about your stereotypical green, rotten corpses. These monsters are inspired by the horrific deformations that occur in people living with Bone Cancer; therefore, they consist of many uncanny growths, plates, and decays based on their skeletons. Spikey protrusions and burls are the main emphasis of the monster's appearance and are also the primary means of infection. Anybody impaled by these needle-like splines will quickly die and become a walking corpse themselves; the longer you're infected, the more deformed you become. With this in mind, the gang always covers themselves from neck to toe with scavenged clothing, duct tape, and all garments that they can get their hands on. When attacked, these monsters exhibit extremely aggressive behavior to impale, tear, and mutilate the group as quickly as possible.
After crowdfunding concludes, we will begin filming in October of 2022. Currently, we are wrapping up our casting process as well as the remainder of our prop outsourcing, but your support will increase the quality and speed of our pre-production process drastically. The shooting dates we have selected fit comfortably with our schedule, and we currently have no reason to believe that we will not be able to meet that deadline. After filming, we believe edits will role out over the course of 2-3 month or sooner before distribution begins. This film will be aimed at festivals, and we will keep our supporters in the loop during the whole process.
FUNDING GOALS:
Our current goal is to collect roughly $2000 in the next month to put towards production. We are currently lacking in props and wardrobe, and a lot of funding would go towards making the arsenal as camera ready as possible. The core necessities for the project are nearly done, so we are working hard to ensure this film does happen in October. To the side, you can find great options to support the project that can get you directly involved with the production if you wish. Our sets always encourage collaboration, so we are always eager to hear what others have to say.
Thank you all for your support!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
CFX Silicone Mask
Costs $600
This is the best quality mask obtainable for our purposes. It will play great on screen.
Van Rental
Costs $200
This is a pivotal set-piece in the film and the set-up for the group's struggles.
Gore Prosthetics
Costs $200
This film has many gruesome kills and will require practical prosthetic application.
Trap
Costs $100
The gang wonders into hunting grounds which creates a sort of minefield, or trap field I guess.
Crafty
Costs $200
Our sets are always comfortable, even more so when they are physically demanding. Food is a must.
Flag Rental
Costs $50
filming outdoors requires a lot of lighting control using flags. We will need a larger arsenal.
C-Stands
Costs $70
We need general use C-Stands for lighting, flags, and set decorating.
Misc Costuming
Costs $200
The characters wear multiple layers to avoid exposure. They get quite tattered.
Travel Costs
Costs $200
Professional Actors, Makeup, and stuntmen are commuting from NYC and will need reimbursement.
Prop Weapons
Costs $70
To avoid sound and to break bone, the characters use heavy melee weapons to fight the undead.
Misc
Costs $200
This is for unexpected necessities that may arise during production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our group started out as a band of undergraduate students at Rutgers University studying Digital Filmmaking. Since graduating, we have expanded our network and experience into the professional side of filmmaking to form Evil Elf Productions. Together, we have created multiple short films, scripts, animations, and videographery projects across the East Coast. Our skillsets are varied, thus we compliment eachother to form a capable core crew to make any set a success.
RYAN GALLAGHER
DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER
Ryan Gallagher is a graduate from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He studied Digital Filmmaking and has previously worked with Travel Channel, ABC, and numerous other professional and student sets. His senior thesis film was a selection at New Lens Film Festival, Princeton Film Festival, and is continuing its festival run under the representation of Rutgers University. He currently works as a freelance Editor and Animator, and is passionate about applying his skills towards his personal films. He is passionate about exploring multiple genres in a manner that is suspenseful, intense, and glues audiences to the screen.
ZACHARY SMOLDER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER/PRODUCER
Zachary Smolder is a filmmaker who has worked on several small scale and large scale film projects. He has done freelance work and independent film work. His concentration in film pretains to vfx, cgi, and camera work as he has a strong technical background given his education in Mechanical Engineering. Recently, he has working on several different short films that have been action and comedy orientated with visual effect flairs. He plans to apply this experience to make 'BONE' successful in bringing a suspensful and exhilerating horror experience.
DANIEL REGUINHO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/SFX ASSISTANT
Daniel Reguinho is as gifted with a camera as he is with a computer. He has extensive experience as an editor/VFX artist and is unmatched at building a beautiful frame in-camera. Post-colloquially, Daniel has applied his filmic education and experience to overhaul production across a multitude of projects, big and small.
GERARD MICHAELS
CAMERA OPERATOR/PRODUCER
Gerard Michaels is a classically educated Filmmaker who has applied his deep knowledge of cinematography to every project he is involved in. Not only a pleasure to work with, Gerard has an indisputable talent when it comes to running a smooth set. His work is beautiful, relevant, and always carries a trademark 'explosiveness' that keeps viewers captivated.
WINTER SCHRECK
SPECIAL FX/MAKEUP SUPERVISOR
Winter Schreck is a powerful asset to any set. When she's not assisting with the management of set productivity or holding a camera, she is busy overseeing our on-set practicals. Special FX, stunts, makeup... you name it, and she can do it. She is an absolute force to be reckoned with, and we would not pick anyone else for the position.