HEARSE
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
After midnight, Scott leaves his favorite diner. On his way home, he notices a hearse following him. However, the hearse is not the only thing watching from the dark. What was supposed to be a simple walk home becomes a terrifying discovery of what lurks in the blackest of shadows.
HEARSE
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror, Thriller
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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After midnight, Scott leaves his favorite diner. On his way home, he notices a hearse following him. However, the hearse is not the only thing watching from the dark. What was supposed to be a simple walk home becomes a terrifying discovery of what lurks in the blackest of shadows.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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After a long night fueled by mediocre coffee and endless revisions, a young writer (Scott) leaves his favorite diner well past midnight. Heading home, he notices a hearse slowly trailing him. However, the hearse is not the only thing following Scott… What was supposed to be a simple walk home becomes a terrifying discovery of what lurks in the dark.
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Scott
He’s an average guy, a writer, making it work the best way he can. He believes in his art and spends many nights crafting it.
The Driver
He watches from the dark, calculating how and when to take his next victims away in the night. Don’t look at him, because you do… you’re dead.
The Mourners
Unlike typical mourners, they are happy to see their victims rather than sad. They'll seem welcoming with smiles, but steer clear. The Mourners are going to take you to places more horrifying than you can imagine.
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HEARSE is a supernatural, atmospheric horror film. Set in a quiet, traditional neighborhood, the story reveals the creeping dread that lingers in the silent night. It plays with your fears of the dark and what is actually real. HEARSE will dig up the nightmarish visions of your subconscious. Sleek and relentless, Hearse embodies genuine horror.
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Our love of horror and storytelling brought us together, discussing ideas and narratives that sparked our imaginations.
It is time to use our talents and create something that will terrify and amaze everyone. HEARSE will embody our love for the genre, our respect for one another, and the skills each of us contributes. In horror, we are making our mark, and with your help, we can definitely achieve this.
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I'm Viktor, writer and director of HEARSE!
Since I was a precocious teen, I have always enjoyed horror and fantasy stories. The fascinating aspect of these specific genres is how they spark inspiration, present challenges, and push the boundaries of the human experience. Through my short film, HEARSE, I'm aiming to accomplish all this while presenting a truly entertaining experience. With the help of this campaign's funds, I can continue this journey and make my idea a reality. My intention as a Black queer creator is to create opportunities for our community to be seen and celebrated in horror and fantasy spaces. Black creators are not as prominent as they should be in these genres. I want to encourage others to build on the foundation and remix the roles of Black creators within horror and fantasy.
We are raising $15,000 to shoot and distribute our short film by September/October The funds from this campaign will allow us to pay, feed, and support the crew & cast, take the film to production, post-production, and festivals. So, we're definitely asking for your support.
The Budget
- $1200 - Post Production Services
- $2500 - Cast & Crew
- $2000 - Equipment (Camera, Lighting, Monitors, etc.)
- $1200 - Cinematography
- $2000 - Production Insurance/Permits
- $300 - Hearse rental
- $600 - Makeup Kits & Wardrobe
- $1000 - Festivals
- $700 - Sound
- $600 - Transportation
- $1100 - Location
- $1200 - Meals
- $600 - Merch
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SHARE AND PLEDGE TO OUR CAMPAIGN
Please remember that we need to collect at least 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. So your help would be greatly appreciated. You can pick an incentive or a pledge on our wishlist.
And hey, no pledge is too small. We will take whatever you can give us because we understand. It’s tough out here in the economy, but with your support, we can really make this happen!
Also check out our incentives, which include behind-the-scenes access, stickers, and the opportunity to watch the film before everybody else. For some of you, we will add your name to the credits of this film because you took the time to promote and donate, and we want to celebrate that on the screen.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Share this page with everybody, you know, your cousin, your mama, your ex, and everybody who would be interested in seeing a film like this.
You can follow our journey on Instagram and TikTok. And you can repost, comment or just like what you see as we make this movie!
Thank you so much for checking out our campaign!
We really hope you join us on this wild and crazy ride, but not in the hearse. I don’t think you will want that.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Meals for Cast & Crew
Costs $1,200
Food is fuel, and any assistance with a meal service would be helpful (i.e., sandwiches, salads, side dishes, veggie/gluten-free options).
Equipment
Costs $2,000
This will help us get the equipment (camera kit, lighting, stands, monitors, hard drives) needed to create the horror atmosphere.
Merch
Costs $600
Help us market the film with merch, with t-shirts, sticker printing, etc. Plus, we want any fans to have a something from the production.
Production Insurance
Costs $2,000
This part is never cheap, but you can help us lower the cost of production insurance to protect our cast, crew, locations, and equipment.
Makeup & Costumes
Costs $600
We will need costumes and makeup to create the characters’ appearances. The Mourners need a terrifying look that will haunt your dreams!
Supporting The Cast & Crew
Costs $2,500
This will support our actors and crew who have graciously booked out time/earnings from other projects to help our film be successful.
Cinematography
Costs $1,200
Help us by donating towards the cost of our amazing cinematographer, which will help us create the look and feel of the film.
Sound
Costs $700
Help us with the most important element in film… the sound. We will need an amazing sound mixer and equipment.
Post Production
Costs $1,200
This will help with the post-production services. Making sure everything looks and sound great!
Hearse Rental
Costs $300
Hearses aren’t cheap, so this will help us rent the hearse and cover insurance.
Transportation
Costs $600
Covers the transportation of cast, crew, and equipment to the set. This includes vans, gas, and transportation reimbursements.
Festivals, Screenings & Marketing
Costs $1,000
In order to make our film, we need your help. To get it screened, we're required to pay festival fees and secure screening room bookings.
Location
Costs $1,100
We will need an RV or AirB&B for the cast and crew as we shoot for two days
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Viktor Kerney - Director & Screenwriter
By day, Viktor works as a college administrator; by night, he writes comics and films. He has been very active in the comic book community, serving on the board of Bent-Con, an LGBTQ comic-con in Los Angeles from 2009 to 2014. And a consistent panelist at WonderCon and San Diego Comic-Con, discussing diversity and inclusion in comics. Through a successful Kickstarter, Viktor launched his inaugural horror/fantasy webcomic, STRANGELORE. Later he co-edited the award-winning graphic novel, WE BELONG, the first Black and Queer Sci-Fi & Fantasy anthology. HEARSE is Viktor's first Horror short film. He wants to inspire more people to build a stronger foundation for Black creators in horror and fantasy.
Jermey Ashley Pair - Producer
Jermey is a graduate of CSU Northridge where he filmed his award-winning senior thesis "Golden Age" and was inducted as a Fellow in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Among his accomplishments is his internship at Sam Raimi's Ghosthouse Pictures. With a fervent passion for strong storytelling and a unique visual eye, this budding director and horror enthusiast brings a unique vision to the craft. His award-winning feature film Meathook received distribution through Terror Films, appearing on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime and Tubi.
Edgar Nunley - Cinematographer
Edgar is a talented Cinematographer, has contributed to a wide range of projects, including horror. His skill set is unmatched and highly respected among his peers. We are very fortunate to have him on board. Check out Edgar's work: Chapter 4: Mshikaji, That Alien, Sound (2025) and A Louisiana Ghost Story (2012). Check out his website!
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
After a long night fueled by mediocre coffee and endless revisions, a young writer (Scott) leaves his favorite diner well past midnight. Heading home, he notices a hearse slowly trailing him. However, the hearse is not the only thing following Scott… What was supposed to be a simple walk home becomes a terrifying discovery of what lurks in the dark.
Scott
He’s an average guy, a writer, making it work the best way he can. He believes in his art and spends many nights crafting it.
The Driver
He watches from the dark, calculating how and when to take his next victims away in the night. Don’t look at him, because you do… you’re dead.
The Mourners
Unlike typical mourners, they are happy to see their victims rather than sad. They'll seem welcoming with smiles, but steer clear. The Mourners are going to take you to places more horrifying than you can imagine.
HEARSE is a supernatural, atmospheric horror film. Set in a quiet, traditional neighborhood, the story reveals the creeping dread that lingers in the silent night. It plays with your fears of the dark and what is actually real. HEARSE will dig up the nightmarish visions of your subconscious. Sleek and relentless, Hearse embodies genuine horror.
Our love of horror and storytelling brought us together, discussing ideas and narratives that sparked our imaginations.
It is time to use our talents and create something that will terrify and amaze everyone. HEARSE will embody our love for the genre, our respect for one another, and the skills each of us contributes. In horror, we are making our mark, and with your help, we can definitely achieve this.
I'm Viktor, writer and director of HEARSE!
Since I was a precocious teen, I have always enjoyed horror and fantasy stories. The fascinating aspect of these specific genres is how they spark inspiration, present challenges, and push the boundaries of the human experience. Through my short film, HEARSE, I'm aiming to accomplish all this while presenting a truly entertaining experience. With the help of this campaign's funds, I can continue this journey and make my idea a reality. My intention as a Black queer creator is to create opportunities for our community to be seen and celebrated in horror and fantasy spaces. Black creators are not as prominent as they should be in these genres. I want to encourage others to build on the foundation and remix the roles of Black creators within horror and fantasy.
We are raising $15,000 to shoot and distribute our short film by September/October The funds from this campaign will allow us to pay, feed, and support the crew & cast, take the film to production, post-production, and festivals. So, we're definitely asking for your support.
The Budget
- $1200 - Post Production Services
- $2500 - Cast & Crew
- $2000 - Equipment (Camera, Lighting, Monitors, etc.)
- $1200 - Cinematography
- $2000 - Production Insurance/Permits
- $300 - Hearse rental
- $600 - Makeup Kits & Wardrobe
- $1000 - Festivals
- $700 - Sound
- $600 - Transportation
- $1100 - Location
- $1200 - Meals
- $600 - Merch
SHARE AND PLEDGE TO OUR CAMPAIGN
Please remember that we need to collect at least 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. So your help would be greatly appreciated. You can pick an incentive or a pledge on our wishlist.
And hey, no pledge is too small. We will take whatever you can give us because we understand. It’s tough out here in the economy, but with your support, we can really make this happen!
Also check out our incentives, which include behind-the-scenes access, stickers, and the opportunity to watch the film before everybody else. For some of you, we will add your name to the credits of this film because you took the time to promote and donate, and we want to celebrate that on the screen.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Share this page with everybody, you know, your cousin, your mama, your ex, and everybody who would be interested in seeing a film like this.
You can follow our journey on Instagram and TikTok. And you can repost, comment or just like what you see as we make this movie!
Thank you so much for checking out our campaign!
We really hope you join us on this wild and crazy ride, but not in the hearse. I don’t think you will want that.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Meals for Cast & Crew
Costs $1,200
Food is fuel, and any assistance with a meal service would be helpful (i.e., sandwiches, salads, side dishes, veggie/gluten-free options).
Equipment
Costs $2,000
This will help us get the equipment (camera kit, lighting, stands, monitors, hard drives) needed to create the horror atmosphere.
Merch
Costs $600
Help us market the film with merch, with t-shirts, sticker printing, etc. Plus, we want any fans to have a something from the production.
Production Insurance
Costs $2,000
This part is never cheap, but you can help us lower the cost of production insurance to protect our cast, crew, locations, and equipment.
Makeup & Costumes
Costs $600
We will need costumes and makeup to create the characters’ appearances. The Mourners need a terrifying look that will haunt your dreams!
Supporting The Cast & Crew
Costs $2,500
This will support our actors and crew who have graciously booked out time/earnings from other projects to help our film be successful.
Cinematography
Costs $1,200
Help us by donating towards the cost of our amazing cinematographer, which will help us create the look and feel of the film.
Sound
Costs $700
Help us with the most important element in film… the sound. We will need an amazing sound mixer and equipment.
Post Production
Costs $1,200
This will help with the post-production services. Making sure everything looks and sound great!
Hearse Rental
Costs $300
Hearses aren’t cheap, so this will help us rent the hearse and cover insurance.
Transportation
Costs $600
Covers the transportation of cast, crew, and equipment to the set. This includes vans, gas, and transportation reimbursements.
Festivals, Screenings & Marketing
Costs $1,000
In order to make our film, we need your help. To get it screened, we're required to pay festival fees and secure screening room bookings.
Location
Costs $1,100
We will need an RV or AirB&B for the cast and crew as we shoot for two days
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Viktor Kerney - Director & Screenwriter
By day, Viktor works as a college administrator; by night, he writes comics and films. He has been very active in the comic book community, serving on the board of Bent-Con, an LGBTQ comic-con in Los Angeles from 2009 to 2014. And a consistent panelist at WonderCon and San Diego Comic-Con, discussing diversity and inclusion in comics. Through a successful Kickstarter, Viktor launched his inaugural horror/fantasy webcomic, STRANGELORE. Later he co-edited the award-winning graphic novel, WE BELONG, the first Black and Queer Sci-Fi & Fantasy anthology. HEARSE is Viktor's first Horror short film. He wants to inspire more people to build a stronger foundation for Black creators in horror and fantasy.
Jermey Ashley Pair - Producer
Jermey is a graduate of CSU Northridge where he filmed his award-winning senior thesis "Golden Age" and was inducted as a Fellow in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Among his accomplishments is his internship at Sam Raimi's Ghosthouse Pictures. With a fervent passion for strong storytelling and a unique visual eye, this budding director and horror enthusiast brings a unique vision to the craft. His award-winning feature film Meathook received distribution through Terror Films, appearing on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime and Tubi.
Edgar Nunley - Cinematographer
Edgar is a talented Cinematographer, has contributed to a wide range of projects, including horror. His skill set is unmatched and highly respected among his peers. We are very fortunate to have him on board. Check out Edgar's work: Chapter 4: Mshikaji, That Alien, Sound (2025) and A Louisiana Ghost Story (2012). Check out his website!