A little girl is forced to confront her inner demons, literally, when her beautiful porcelain dolls come to life. This film is truly dark fantasy and psychological horror, with stunning cinematography and shot in an actual freaking castle! Practical effects all the way and professional dancers!
A little girl is forced to confront her inner demons, literally, when her beautiful porcelain dolls come to life. This film is truly dark fantasy and psychological horror, with stunning cinematography and shot in an actual freaking castle! Practical effects all the way and professional dancers!
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Story
Mission Statement
This film is all about women in horror! From behind the camera to in front to (always overlooked) in the audience. But no matter what gender you identify as, no matter who you are, this film has something for everyone. Because that’s what film should be. For everyone.About The Project
Once upon a time...
...there was a little girl named Clara and her parents loved her very much. Her mother doted on her and her father treated her as his little princess, but things were not as they appeared...
One fateful Christmas morning, Clara receives a pair of beautiful porcelain dolls, a soldier and ballerina. Clara slowly begins to lose control of herself, acting out in ways neither she nor her parents understand.
Her parents frantic attempts to help only push Clara further into the dolls cold porcelain embrace. As Clara's world unravels she is left with one question, whether to fight her demons or dance with them.
Finally, their world shatters forever...
Proof of Concept
Below is a short film the Director previously shot called Dollhouse. It was shot on 16mm film on the Aaton XTR with all sound recorded in post. This two minute film showcases all of the elements that will be amplified in Dance of the Porcelain Demons. The dolls in this piece were played by professional ballet dancers, as they will be for the higher budget iteration. The masks will be replaced by amazing prosthetics that make the dolls come alive and the location will be a castle!
The Passion Behind The Project
What I think this project is really about, is women in horror. Behind the camera many of our crew are women, including our Writer/Director and many other prominent heads of department. This is the time to bring new voices into the industry that have fought for years to be heard.
In front of the camera it’s so important to have female characters that are real and flawed. Right now there’s such a push from executives in Hollywood to do girl power movies. Dear Hollywood, we don’t just want to see women as heroes, we want to see them as PEOPLE! This film deals with the struggles of a little girl and brings to light subjects that are not easily discussed.
Finally, women as an audience are completely ignored for horror, which flys in the face of demographics and marketing research which shows that the majority of audience members for many current horror films were young women. Many people have a deeply misconstrued notion of horror as a genre and our goal is to help change that for the better, by giving horror meaning and style. This film and the short were originally inspired by a Thomas Gainsborough painting in The National Gallery in London and feature a pair of incredible professional ballet dancers who will be playing the dolls that come to life.
This film has something for everyone. Because that’s what film should be. For everyone. Making a film isn’t easy or cheap, but the final product will be something awesome and tangible that can be kept forever. Thank you all so much for your time, support, and, if you can, funds. If this film can inspire even one little girl or boy, for that matter, then it’s all worth it.
Writer/Director Cat Watson is currently completing her MA Filmmaking degree at The London Film School. Originally from Washington D.C., Cat has made a name for herself working in every department in every part of the entertainment industry from advertising to music video to live event to short and feature film. She has worked with celebrities such as Orlando Bloom and Charlie Sheen. Now she has set her sights on becoming a strong female horror director beginning with this amazing short.
Director of Photography Anthony has always loved films, since being captivated by the tales of Disney as a child, he has enjoyed the visual format of storytelling and the freedom that comes with it. He originally wanted to become a screenwriter, though after graduating with a First from Southbank University in (BA Hons) Digital Filmmaking, he fell in love with the technical and practical aspects of filmmaking. He then continued his education at The London Film School where he realised that Cinematography was what he really loved when it came to the filmmaking process. The intricacies, detail and creativity needed to bring a story to life and do it justice through the different visual means while working together with the Director and crew is what filmmaking is.
Support Us
We need you to share this campaign, our website, and our social media with all your friends and family! No really! Sharing this campaign and our social media drives up awareness for the project and shows that we're worth it to film festivals, which we are!
Frankly Hollywood has decided and is continuing to decide that horror is a boys club. We need your help to prove that they are dead wrong. Together we can show them that they can't put us into boxes based on outdated labels. We need to remind them that film is an art form and art can't be forced into one particular formula.
The support we've seen already for this project and the incredible warmth and talent of the crew already working on the film shows just how amazing this project can be. This isn't a campaign where we ask for money and disappear, WE WANT YOU! We want you as part of our crew and have designed our rewards to make sure YOU get the chance to be involved! This isn't any one person's film, this is bigger than that.
Incentives
$10
CHUCKY
THANK YOU! || Thank you so much!!! You'll get a shout out on our social media thanking you and we'll keep Chucky away from you too...probably...
$20
BRIDE OF CHUCKY
EARLY ACCESS TO FILM/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD || Private premiere! You get a private link to the film as soon as it’s done, no waiting till after the festivals! Digital download of the film (post festival circuit) and thank you on social media
You get Chucky AND his bride! Aren't you lucky...or are you...
$30
SEED OF CHUCKY
SPECIAL THANKS IN FILM CREDITS/QUESTION FOR Q&A || All of the above, plus a Thank You in the credits of the film and you get to submit a question for a Q&A with the Director and DOP! How many Chucky's are there? Careful or you'll find out...
$50
DOLLY
BEHIND THE SCENES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD || Digital Download Dump! Full access to behind the scenes, concept art, script drafts, storyboard, etc. and a personalised thank you video from the cast and crew at the castle! You should get it...or Dolly will be angry...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits$100
VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY
SCRIPT NOTES ON YOUR FILM || Get notes on your script from our Writer/Director in an hour long Skype call! With firsthand experience working in film development at production companies in both Los Angeles and London as well as a degree in Screenwriting, you can bring your film to the next level.
Don't be a DUMMY take a chance!
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits$100
TALKY TINA
DOLL PROFILE PICTURE || We'll turn your profile picture into a doll for Halloween! Because you're special...at least...that's what Talky Tina thinks...for now...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download Dump$100
ZUNI DOLL
SESSION WITH CROWDFUNDING COACH || You'll get a session with the amazing one and only The Kickstarter Guy! He has helped coach over 100 campaigns with a 97% success rate! Can you afford not to take him up on this awesome offer? LIMITED NUMBER!
Amelia didn't get his help on her campaign and look what she got...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 2
$200
TEDDY
TWO VIP PREMIERE TICKETS || Two VIP tickets to one of the two premieres and wrap party with cast/crew! One premiere will be held in London and one in Prague! You'll get to walk the red carpet with all the cast and crew, come to a real film premiere and be a VIP for a day!
(travel and accommodation not included)
Better get it quick or Teddy here may be under your bed...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 4
$200
THE BOY
A slate (clapper board) from the film signed by cast and crew! Always loved film and wanted a piece of it for yourself? Get your own slate and be part of the team! Only two available so MOVE IT! The Boy wants one...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 1 of 2
$500
ANNABELLE
ONE DOLL PROP FROM THE FILM || Are you afraid of dolls? No? Think you can take on the spirits? With this reward you get one of the porcelain dolls themselves straight off the set! Get them while they last, THERE'S ONLY TWO!
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 2
$500
LILLY
SET VISIT || Come hang out with us on set for a day! You'll get to see the process of filmmaking right in front of you plus meet our amazing team all in a castle!
(travel and accomodation not included but Prague is amazing and affordable, travel from the airport to set is included)
Lilly may be there to greet you and you know what they say...Finders Keepers...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
CHUCKLES
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER || You'll officially be credited as an Associate Producer! You get to claim yourself as officially part of the film industry! Chuckles says welcome to the big time kid...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download Dump- Day on set (travel/accomodation not included, travel to set is)
Claimed: 0 of 2
$2,500
MR. JINGLES
CO-PRODUCER || Woah you're really in it now, you'll be credited as a full on Co-Producer! You're not just dipping a toe in the film industry here, you're ready to dive in! Mr. Jingles welcomes you to the team and would like to have you for dinner...I don't think he means that literally...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download Dump- Day on set (travel/accomodation not included, travel to set is)
Claimed: 0 of 2
$5,000
BUBBLES THE CLOWN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER || That's it, there's nowhere higher to go! You're the head honcho, the big cheese! You'll be credited as an Executive Producer on the film, you'll be welcomed to the set as the big dawg where our photographer will be sure to get plenty of pics of you in your big boss role, we'll cover the accomodation, and we'll totes build a super creepy shrine to you! You think we won't, don't you?
People underestimated Bubbles too...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpSold Out!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
CHUCKY
THANK YOU! || Thank you so much!!! You'll get a shout out on our social media thanking you and we'll keep Chucky away from you too...probably...
$20
BRIDE OF CHUCKY
EARLY ACCESS TO FILM/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD || Private premiere! You get a private link to the film as soon as it’s done, no waiting till after the festivals! Digital download of the film (post festival circuit) and thank you on social media
You get Chucky AND his bride! Aren't you lucky...or are you...
$30
SEED OF CHUCKY
SPECIAL THANKS IN FILM CREDITS/QUESTION FOR Q&A || All of the above, plus a Thank You in the credits of the film and you get to submit a question for a Q&A with the Director and DOP! How many Chucky's are there? Careful or you'll find out...
$50
DOLLY
BEHIND THE SCENES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD || Digital Download Dump! Full access to behind the scenes, concept art, script drafts, storyboard, etc. and a personalised thank you video from the cast and crew at the castle! You should get it...or Dolly will be angry...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits$100
VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY
SCRIPT NOTES ON YOUR FILM || Get notes on your script from our Writer/Director in an hour long Skype call! With firsthand experience working in film development at production companies in both Los Angeles and London as well as a degree in Screenwriting, you can bring your film to the next level.
Don't be a DUMMY take a chance!
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits$100
TALKY TINA
DOLL PROFILE PICTURE || We'll turn your profile picture into a doll for Halloween! Because you're special...at least...that's what Talky Tina thinks...for now...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download Dump$100
ZUNI DOLL
SESSION WITH CROWDFUNDING COACH || You'll get a session with the amazing one and only The Kickstarter Guy! He has helped coach over 100 campaigns with a 97% success rate! Can you afford not to take him up on this awesome offer? LIMITED NUMBER!
Amelia didn't get his help on her campaign and look what she got...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 2
$200
TEDDY
TWO VIP PREMIERE TICKETS || Two VIP tickets to one of the two premieres and wrap party with cast/crew! One premiere will be held in London and one in Prague! You'll get to walk the red carpet with all the cast and crew, come to a real film premiere and be a VIP for a day!
(travel and accommodation not included)
Better get it quick or Teddy here may be under your bed...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 4
$200
THE BOY
A slate (clapper board) from the film signed by cast and crew! Always loved film and wanted a piece of it for yourself? Get your own slate and be part of the team! Only two available so MOVE IT! The Boy wants one...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 1 of 2
$500
ANNABELLE
ONE DOLL PROP FROM THE FILM || Are you afraid of dolls? No? Think you can take on the spirits? With this reward you get one of the porcelain dolls themselves straight off the set! Get them while they last, THERE'S ONLY TWO!
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 2
$500
LILLY
SET VISIT || Come hang out with us on set for a day! You'll get to see the process of filmmaking right in front of you plus meet our amazing team all in a castle!
(travel and accomodation not included but Prague is amazing and affordable, travel from the airport to set is included)
Lilly may be there to greet you and you know what they say...Finders Keepers...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpClaimed: 0 of 2
$1,000
CHUCKLES
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER || You'll officially be credited as an Associate Producer! You get to claim yourself as officially part of the film industry! Chuckles says welcome to the big time kid...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download Dump- Day on set (travel/accomodation not included, travel to set is)
Claimed: 0 of 2
$2,500
MR. JINGLES
CO-PRODUCER || Woah you're really in it now, you'll be credited as a full on Co-Producer! You're not just dipping a toe in the film industry here, you're ready to dive in! Mr. Jingles welcomes you to the team and would like to have you for dinner...I don't think he means that literally...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download Dump- Day on set (travel/accomodation not included, travel to set is)
Claimed: 0 of 2
$5,000
BUBBLES THE CLOWN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER || That's it, there's nowhere higher to go! You're the head honcho, the big cheese! You'll be credited as an Executive Producer on the film, you'll be welcomed to the set as the big dawg where our photographer will be sure to get plenty of pics of you in your big boss role, we'll cover the accomodation, and we'll totes build a super creepy shrine to you! You think we won't, don't you?
People underestimated Bubbles too...
Also includes:
- Thank you shout out
- Downloadable copy of the film
- Thank you in credits
- Digital Download DumpSold Out!
- Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
Writer/Director
Cat Watson is currently completing her MA Filmmaking degree at The London Film School. Originally from Washington D.C., Cat has made a name for herself working in every department in every part of the entertainment industry from advertising to music video to live event to short and feature film. She has worked with celebrities such as Orlando Bloom and Charlie Sheen. Now she has set her sights on becoming a strong female horror director beginning with this amazing short.Director of Photography
Anthony has always loved films, since being captivated by the tales of Disney as a child he has enjoyed the visual format of storytelling and the freedom that comes with it. He originally wanted to become a screenwriter, though after graduating with a First from Southbank University in (BA Hons) Digital Filmmaking, he fell in love with the technical and practical aspects of filmmaking. He then continued his education at The London Film School where he realised that Cinematography was what he really loved when it came to the filmmaking process. The intricacies, detail and creativity needed to bring a story to life and do it justice through the different visual means while working together with the Director and crew is what filmmaking is.
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