Logline

An office worker/graffiti artist clashes with a hooded figure who keeps painting butts on his neighborhood street art.

Synopsis

David spends his days doing “ordinary” adult things; however, once night descends, he puts on a mask and decorates the suburb with graffiti-style designs. One morning, David’s routine is harshly interrupted when he finds his art covered by painted butts. He designs a trap for the Vandal, but it fails. The only way to attract the mysterious figure’s attention is by David painting over and desecrating the butts. The two have a standoff in the middle of the night, and by the end of the duel, David realizes that this newcomer could bring a new excitement to his strange habit instead of simply being an adversary.

Main Character

David plays by the rules during the day. He goes through his routine at work with almost robotic precision and remains subdued until he gets the chance to do his art at home. Once night falls, David's imagination carries him around town as an unpredicatable, exciting new person. David will be portrayed by the dynamic SAG-AFTRA actor, Paul Todd. 

Director's Statement

I grew up in a small town that didn’t have much to offer - still, I was never bored. My best friends and I would go through the weirdest, dorkiest interests and create our own games together. We never looked for things to do, we just did them. Now that I am a film student in Los Angeles, I often think back to my friends and how much easier it was to create things as a kid. When we get older, ideas are often repressed out of fear of judgement. I want to make a film that shows childlike confidence, weirdness, and imagination in an ordinary, adult setting.  

Your Help

Filmmaking is an expensive process, and aside from state of the art gear provided by the University, there are still lots of elements that need to be covered. From food and production design, to transportation and storage hardware - there are so many moving pieces that come together behind a project like this. 

The beauty of filmmaking is how necessary a community is in order for it to be realized. Taking the time to sit through the end credits of feature films is enough to put that into perspective; and yet, this doesn't just stop with the cast and crew. Big budget movies are made with the intention that thousands will pay to see them. For independent films like By Night, profit isn't the motivation. Instead, there is the hope that a story like this will promote rising talent and lead to something greater. Pledges from the community are acts of faith in the future of this project, and that is truly special. 

Any donations that you can provide will have a direct impact on this film. I can’t thank you enough for helping us reach our goal!