Bury Your Gaze
Tempe, Arizona | Film Short
LGBTQ, Thriller
Supporting this film will help us college students get to make a passion project about the queer experience that isn't talked about enough.
Bury Your Gaze
Tempe, Arizona | Film Short
LGBTQ, Thriller
2 Campaigns | Arizona, United States
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This campaign raised $2,300 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Supporting this film will help us college students get to make a passion project about the queer experience that isn't talked about enough.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Ezra and his friend Lincoln decide to go to an intense and chaotic party celebrating pride month. At the party, Ezra meets Jack and the two share an experience that only Ezra finds unforgettable. After, Ezra realizes that something is very wrong and he is forced to face this internal struggle head on with the help of Lincoln.
At it's core, this is a story about the queer experience, an experience that is unfortunately largely overlooked or commodified. I believe that now, more than ever, when over 400 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are being introduced, debated, and passed throughout the country, queer people need to know that we will win, but the only way that can happen is by standing together as a community. As a queer person, I believe talking about my own experiences helps to destigmatize and give even more context to my community. The belief behind this film is that a sense of community and belonging is essential to feel happiness, and this rings true for each and every person alive. We need other people to thrive, and that core belief is what makes this film so near and dear to our cast and crew.
As of right now, we are in the pre-production stage, our script is finalized, our crew is assembled and ready to work, and we are currently casting. But, we need your contributions to help make this film happen. With your help, we will be able to secure locations to film at, rent equipment, and make sure that we have every resource we can to make this a deeply impactful film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Filming location
Costs $500
We need help with location fees to film in a home that represents our film best!
Crafty
Costs $200
Having snacks throughout filming keeps our crew and cast happy!
Lunch
Costs $400
A well fed cast and crew is a happy film set!
Production Design
Costs $500
Help us get the look we need for this film!
Insurance
Costs $200
Film equipment is very expensive so making sure they are insured is very important.
Contingency
Costs $300
You never know what is going to happen, making sure we have the money to make this film is very important!
Equipment rentals
Costs $200
Getting the best camera and sound equipment for our crew is important, so we know it will look as beautiful as our story is.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
We are a group of students from The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University creating our senior project currently raising money to support our project and fund our production!
Jarred Yarberry, Co-producer, Writer, Director
Jarred is a junior at ASU studying film and media production with an emphasis on directing. He has always been passionate about telling queer stories that are both thrilling and relatable for all audiences.
Ella McMaster, Producer
Ella is a film and media productions student at ASU, tracking in producing and sound mixing. She has lots of on-set and post-experience, excited to see where this film takes us!
Gavin Godinez, Assistant Producer, Director of Photography
A local cinematographer with a passion for creating. Using his lens to show messages for the world in this beautiful life. Trained in Premiere Pro & Resolve.
Sophia Jacoby, 1st Assistant Director
Sophia is the 1st Assistant Director for Bury Your Gaze, she been passionate about film since childhood, and it’s been a dream to help bring meaningful stories to life on screen. Bury Your Gaze is especially close to her heart because it offers a fresh perspective on queer narratives—stories that go beyond the typical coming-out experiences or tragic endings. She is thrilled to be part of a project that challenges these conventions and brings more diverse, authentic representation to the screen.
Ezzy Campana, Production Designer
Ezzy is a Film & Media Production student at ASU. She specializes in production design and has worked on several student films, as well as commercial sets.
Cassandra Conway, DIT, Editor
Cassandra is an ASU Film and Media Productions major. She is a multimedia editor and freelance videographer. Certified AVID Specialist.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Ezra and his friend Lincoln decide to go to an intense and chaotic party celebrating pride month. At the party, Ezra meets Jack and the two share an experience that only Ezra finds unforgettable. After, Ezra realizes that something is very wrong and he is forced to face this internal struggle head on with the help of Lincoln.
At it's core, this is a story about the queer experience, an experience that is unfortunately largely overlooked or commodified. I believe that now, more than ever, when over 400 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are being introduced, debated, and passed throughout the country, queer people need to know that we will win, but the only way that can happen is by standing together as a community. As a queer person, I believe talking about my own experiences helps to destigmatize and give even more context to my community. The belief behind this film is that a sense of community and belonging is essential to feel happiness, and this rings true for each and every person alive. We need other people to thrive, and that core belief is what makes this film so near and dear to our cast and crew.
As of right now, we are in the pre-production stage, our script is finalized, our crew is assembled and ready to work, and we are currently casting. But, we need your contributions to help make this film happen. With your help, we will be able to secure locations to film at, rent equipment, and make sure that we have every resource we can to make this a deeply impactful film.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Filming location
Costs $500
We need help with location fees to film in a home that represents our film best!
Crafty
Costs $200
Having snacks throughout filming keeps our crew and cast happy!
Lunch
Costs $400
A well fed cast and crew is a happy film set!
Production Design
Costs $500
Help us get the look we need for this film!
Insurance
Costs $200
Film equipment is very expensive so making sure they are insured is very important.
Contingency
Costs $300
You never know what is going to happen, making sure we have the money to make this film is very important!
Equipment rentals
Costs $200
Getting the best camera and sound equipment for our crew is important, so we know it will look as beautiful as our story is.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
We are a group of students from The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University creating our senior project currently raising money to support our project and fund our production!
Jarred Yarberry, Co-producer, Writer, Director
Jarred is a junior at ASU studying film and media production with an emphasis on directing. He has always been passionate about telling queer stories that are both thrilling and relatable for all audiences.
Ella McMaster, Producer
Ella is a film and media productions student at ASU, tracking in producing and sound mixing. She has lots of on-set and post-experience, excited to see where this film takes us!
Gavin Godinez, Assistant Producer, Director of Photography
A local cinematographer with a passion for creating. Using his lens to show messages for the world in this beautiful life. Trained in Premiere Pro & Resolve.
Sophia Jacoby, 1st Assistant Director
Sophia is the 1st Assistant Director for Bury Your Gaze, she been passionate about film since childhood, and it’s been a dream to help bring meaningful stories to life on screen. Bury Your Gaze is especially close to her heart because it offers a fresh perspective on queer narratives—stories that go beyond the typical coming-out experiences or tragic endings. She is thrilled to be part of a project that challenges these conventions and brings more diverse, authentic representation to the screen.
Ezzy Campana, Production Designer
Ezzy is a Film & Media Production student at ASU. She specializes in production design and has worked on several student films, as well as commercial sets.
Cassandra Conway, DIT, Editor
Cassandra is an ASU Film and Media Productions major. She is a multimedia editor and freelance videographer. Certified AVID Specialist.