Come Back
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama
A young teenager Samantha struggles with the choices of her parents while spending an unbearable day alone hoping for their return. As the day goes on, her sense of security vanishes and her future becomes uncertain.
Come Back
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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A young teenager Samantha struggles with the choices of her parents while spending an unbearable day alone hoping for their return. As the day goes on, her sense of security vanishes and her future becomes uncertain.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Set in 2001, Come Back follows Samantha as she wakes to find her mother and father never came home. As the day unfolds, she searches for answers while clinging to better times. As the hours pass, phone calls and memories begin to reveal the cracks in her family’s fragile recovery. Told through a child’s eyes, Come Back captures the moment innocence ends, and the lifelong mark left by a parent’s neglect.
A Day That Changes Everything
"SAMANTHA: Mom didn't come home last night.
JASON: Are you sure?
SAMANTHA: Yes, I'm fucking sure!
JASON: Just chill the fuck out, Sam."
What We Will Hit On
Come Back is a character-driven narrative; grounded in lived in experience about what addiction does to a family, and the end of childhood. It will deal with themes of lost childhood, addiction, and generational trauma.
Innocence Lost
"SAMANTHA: Are you okay?
LISA: I'm fine, baby.
SAMANTHA: You always say you're fine,
but you're not. How can you be fine?
LISA: I know Sammy, but you don't need to
worry about me"
Tone and Visuals
The visual approach will be intimate relying heavily on handheld camera and close-ups. The camera focuses on Samantha's face, eyes, and hands as a way into her inner world. The film will use proximity to create emotional closeness with her and create a sense of isolation. The color palette will be cool to reflect the early 2000s setting and the emotional distance of the story.
Forced to Grow Up Too Fast
"SAMANTHA: How could you do this mom? I know he's
a fuck up, but I counted on you. You were
supposed to be here for me."
Come Back Prequel - Episode 1
Film Comps
Come Back will have tonal inspirations from films such as White Oleander, Moonlight, and Too Leslie. Blending isolation, neglect, fear, and emotional instability told through a child's eyes.
Lead Cast
Alivia Warren - playing Samantha
Ann Noble - playing Lisa
Jeffrey Johnson - playing Danny
Producer, Writer, Director
Tiffany Bromley
I am approaching 10 years in the film industry, with a background in Visual Effects and Acting, but my passion has always been storytelling. I recently transitioned out of Visual Effects to pursue Producing. This story is incredibly important for me to tell. We often see stories about the addict themselves, but very few are told through the eyes of the children they leave behind. These children grow up carrying the weight of experiences they did not choose, often without the tools to escape them. Through this film, I want to bring awareness to their struggles and show the world that what happened to them was not their fault. Many are never taught otherwise. I want the world to know them; perhaps with awareness, we can help them create the futures they so deserve.
Why Now?
According to statistics, 1 in 4 children live with at least 1 parent with substance abuse disorder. Children of parents with SUD are 75% more likely to end up in Foster Care; after leaving at 18, have arrest rates of 70% by age 26, and are 8 times more likely to develop addiction in the future.
With Your Help!
By contributing to our project, we have some awesome incentives for you! Anything from the playlist I listened to when I wrote it, to featured supporting credit on the film. These contributions will go a long way for us. They will help us get the location for our 3 day shoot, rent the lighting and camera equipment we need to bring our vision to light, feed everyone on set, pay our cast and crew, and rent an AirBNB for homebase and an extra shooting location. We need roughly $7350 in total to get this film started, and with your help, we can do just that.
Location: $1500
Vrbo/Airbnb: $800
Lighting/Camera Packages: $1300
Catering, Cast, and Essential Crew: $3750
Follow Us on Social Media at @pleasecomebackprod
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $1,500
We found the perfect location! It will cost about $1500 to rent for 3 days.
Vrbo/AirBnB for Home Base
Costs $800
We will need a Home Base close by since the location is 66 miles out. We have decided to rent an Airbnb for 2 nights to 3 nights.
Lighting and Camera Packages
Costs $1,300
To accomplish the look and feel we are going for, we would like to make sure we get the right lighting and camera equipment we need.
Essentials
Costs $3,750
We are trying to keep this a low budget to no budget operation, but these essentials will go to Catering, Cast and Crew where needed.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
I am working in conjunction with Off Cedar Productions. A great team headed up by Alex Ramirez, Joel Barragan, and Albert Sida. They have produced music videos and horror short films including InVoked, Feasting, and Your Chariot Awaits. They have been a great asset to the team as they have helped every step of the way from honing the script to building the crew, checking the location with me, and helping build great incentives for our donors. We work really well together and will give you the best film possible.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Set in 2001, Come Back follows Samantha as she wakes to find her mother and father never came home. As the day unfolds, she searches for answers while clinging to better times. As the hours pass, phone calls and memories begin to reveal the cracks in her family’s fragile recovery. Told through a child’s eyes, Come Back captures the moment innocence ends, and the lifelong mark left by a parent’s neglect.
A Day That Changes Everything
"SAMANTHA: Mom didn't come home last night.
JASON: Are you sure?
SAMANTHA: Yes, I'm fucking sure!
JASON: Just chill the fuck out, Sam."
What We Will Hit On
Come Back is a character-driven narrative; grounded in lived in experience about what addiction does to a family, and the end of childhood. It will deal with themes of lost childhood, addiction, and generational trauma.
Innocence Lost
"SAMANTHA: Are you okay?
LISA: I'm fine, baby.
SAMANTHA: You always say you're fine,
but you're not. How can you be fine?
LISA: I know Sammy, but you don't need to
worry about me"
Tone and Visuals
The visual approach will be intimate relying heavily on handheld camera and close-ups. The camera focuses on Samantha's face, eyes, and hands as a way into her inner world. The film will use proximity to create emotional closeness with her and create a sense of isolation. The color palette will be cool to reflect the early 2000s setting and the emotional distance of the story.
Forced to Grow Up Too Fast
"SAMANTHA: How could you do this mom? I know he's
a fuck up, but I counted on you. You were
supposed to be here for me."
Come Back Prequel - Episode 1
Film Comps
Come Back will have tonal inspirations from films such as White Oleander, Moonlight, and Too Leslie. Blending isolation, neglect, fear, and emotional instability told through a child's eyes.
Lead Cast
Alivia Warren - playing Samantha
Ann Noble - playing Lisa
Jeffrey Johnson - playing Danny
Producer, Writer, Director
Tiffany Bromley
I am approaching 10 years in the film industry, with a background in Visual Effects and Acting, but my passion has always been storytelling. I recently transitioned out of Visual Effects to pursue Producing. This story is incredibly important for me to tell. We often see stories about the addict themselves, but very few are told through the eyes of the children they leave behind. These children grow up carrying the weight of experiences they did not choose, often without the tools to escape them. Through this film, I want to bring awareness to their struggles and show the world that what happened to them was not their fault. Many are never taught otherwise. I want the world to know them; perhaps with awareness, we can help them create the futures they so deserve.
Why Now?
According to statistics, 1 in 4 children live with at least 1 parent with substance abuse disorder. Children of parents with SUD are 75% more likely to end up in Foster Care; after leaving at 18, have arrest rates of 70% by age 26, and are 8 times more likely to develop addiction in the future.
With Your Help!
By contributing to our project, we have some awesome incentives for you! Anything from the playlist I listened to when I wrote it, to featured supporting credit on the film. These contributions will go a long way for us. They will help us get the location for our 3 day shoot, rent the lighting and camera equipment we need to bring our vision to light, feed everyone on set, pay our cast and crew, and rent an AirBNB for homebase and an extra shooting location. We need roughly $7350 in total to get this film started, and with your help, we can do just that.
Location: $1500
Vrbo/Airbnb: $800
Lighting/Camera Packages: $1300
Catering, Cast, and Essential Crew: $3750
Follow Us on Social Media at @pleasecomebackprod
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $1,500
We found the perfect location! It will cost about $1500 to rent for 3 days.
Vrbo/AirBnB for Home Base
Costs $800
We will need a Home Base close by since the location is 66 miles out. We have decided to rent an Airbnb for 2 nights to 3 nights.
Lighting and Camera Packages
Costs $1,300
To accomplish the look and feel we are going for, we would like to make sure we get the right lighting and camera equipment we need.
Essentials
Costs $3,750
We are trying to keep this a low budget to no budget operation, but these essentials will go to Catering, Cast and Crew where needed.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
I am working in conjunction with Off Cedar Productions. A great team headed up by Alex Ramirez, Joel Barragan, and Albert Sida. They have produced music videos and horror short films including InVoked, Feasting, and Your Chariot Awaits. They have been a great asset to the team as they have helped every step of the way from honing the script to building the crew, checking the location with me, and helping build great incentives for our donors. We work really well together and will give you the best film possible.