House of Dreams
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Short
Drama, Other
As Henry’s dream world and waking world collide, he is haunted by his dark side as he longs for a sense of goodness in the world.

House of Dreams
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Short
Drama, Other

1 Campaigns | Massachusetts, United States
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As Henry’s dream world and waking world collide, he is haunted by his dark side as he longs for a sense of goodness in the world.
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Sometimes a man's mind can become a house of dreams...
House of Dreams is a short film that explores the inner workings of a man’s mind - a man who feels lost, whose inner self wants answers to questions that the outward self he projects to the world can't quite get a grip on. The film asks questions about consciousness, about existence, and what it means to be a human being in these times without presuming to provide answers for the viewer.
The film delves into the mind of a man, played by Jeff Hansen, whose waking world is colliding and overlapping with his dream world. Dream sequences mesh with reality as our main character, haunted by his dark side, longs for a sense of goodness in the world.
As we explore his thoughts and dreams we witness his struggle and come to recognize the increasingly thin line between his dream world and his reality.
- DC
Wishlist
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Pre-Production Costs
Costs $150
Transportation and refreshments for several pre-pro meetings with cast and crew...
Post Production
Costs $300
Finishing touches and delivery of final cut for distribution...
Misc. Fees
Costs $200
A little piece of the pie here, a little piece of the pie there... It adds up...
Food
Costs $300
Pizza, bagels, coffee, Sun Chips - not necessarily in that order... $75/day for 4 day shoot (4-5 cast and crew).
Travel Expenses
Costs $75
Gas money for cast and crew during production. (We've got several locations spread out through the area...)
Cast and Crew Compensation
Costs $1,000
Total for 4-5 day shoot, 2 actors, 2 crew. Hey, we're getting pizza...
Data Storage
Costs $225
Dedicated hard drive; online backup, extra SD cards, flash drive...
Advertising/Marketing
Costs $350
Promotional materials. Social media, website ads and placement. Site upgrades.
Incidentals and Contingencies
Costs $150
"Shit! I broke/lost the ______!" "Hey, did anyone bring the _____!" "We just ran out of ______!"
Film Fest Fees
Costs $250
Naturally, we'd like to enter as many short film fests as we can...
Green Screen
Costs $60
I will use green screen to blend dream and waking states of the character, a major element of this film being the fine line between the two.
About This Team
Dennis Colligan - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
I formed FIVE FORWARD Productions specifically to make short auteur films. I've been making short pieces for years (documentary, commercial, experimental, charitable) but this is my first attempt at crowdfunding for a narrative project. It's a project I'm passionate about, that I'll make one way or another - but I want it to be the best film it can be, and that requires funding.
I've chosen Seed&Spark for this project for several reasons. I like the fact that it's just about filmmakers and filmmaking. I like the curated concept. I like the feedback and guidance. I think it's the perfect model for film crowdfunding, and regardless of how this campaign turns out, I will be back here at some point in the future and will recommend this platform to others.
The film will be shot on Cape Cod, and will include several locations.
I've found a great cast who are both commited to the project, and I have good crew options waiting in the wings that will be able to commit when we have a firm shooting schedule. We are all wearing several hats on this small production.
CAST:
Jeff Hansen - Male Lead
Janni Hansen - Female Lead
CREW:
New crew member, as of 4/14/16:
I'm glad to announce the addition to the House Of Dreams team of John Chance Cotti!
John is a graduate of NYU, Film&TV, and brings many skills and a broad range of experience to our production. We're indeed lucky to have him aboard!
Thanks John! Let's make us a movie!
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I hope this small production will lead to bigger projects down the line. But for now, it's time to build our House of Dreams...
Thanks for your support!
- DC
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Sometimes a man's mind can become a house of dreams...
House of Dreams is a short film that explores the inner workings of a man’s mind - a man who feels lost, whose inner self wants answers to questions that the outward self he projects to the world can't quite get a grip on. The film asks questions about consciousness, about existence, and what it means to be a human being in these times without presuming to provide answers for the viewer.
The film delves into the mind of a man, played by Jeff Hansen, whose waking world is colliding and overlapping with his dream world. Dream sequences mesh with reality as our main character, haunted by his dark side, longs for a sense of goodness in the world.
As we explore his thoughts and dreams we witness his struggle and come to recognize the increasingly thin line between his dream world and his reality.
- DC
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Pre-Production Costs
Costs $150
Transportation and refreshments for several pre-pro meetings with cast and crew...
Post Production
Costs $300
Finishing touches and delivery of final cut for distribution...
Misc. Fees
Costs $200
A little piece of the pie here, a little piece of the pie there... It adds up...
Food
Costs $300
Pizza, bagels, coffee, Sun Chips - not necessarily in that order... $75/day for 4 day shoot (4-5 cast and crew).
Travel Expenses
Costs $75
Gas money for cast and crew during production. (We've got several locations spread out through the area...)
Cast and Crew Compensation
Costs $1,000
Total for 4-5 day shoot, 2 actors, 2 crew. Hey, we're getting pizza...
Data Storage
Costs $225
Dedicated hard drive; online backup, extra SD cards, flash drive...
Advertising/Marketing
Costs $350
Promotional materials. Social media, website ads and placement. Site upgrades.
Incidentals and Contingencies
Costs $150
"Shit! I broke/lost the ______!" "Hey, did anyone bring the _____!" "We just ran out of ______!"
Film Fest Fees
Costs $250
Naturally, we'd like to enter as many short film fests as we can...
Green Screen
Costs $60
I will use green screen to blend dream and waking states of the character, a major element of this film being the fine line between the two.
About This Team
Dennis Colligan - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
I formed FIVE FORWARD Productions specifically to make short auteur films. I've been making short pieces for years (documentary, commercial, experimental, charitable) but this is my first attempt at crowdfunding for a narrative project. It's a project I'm passionate about, that I'll make one way or another - but I want it to be the best film it can be, and that requires funding.
I've chosen Seed&Spark for this project for several reasons. I like the fact that it's just about filmmakers and filmmaking. I like the curated concept. I like the feedback and guidance. I think it's the perfect model for film crowdfunding, and regardless of how this campaign turns out, I will be back here at some point in the future and will recommend this platform to others.
The film will be shot on Cape Cod, and will include several locations.
I've found a great cast who are both commited to the project, and I have good crew options waiting in the wings that will be able to commit when we have a firm shooting schedule. We are all wearing several hats on this small production.
CAST:
Jeff Hansen - Male Lead
Janni Hansen - Female Lead
CREW:
New crew member, as of 4/14/16:
I'm glad to announce the addition to the House Of Dreams team of John Chance Cotti!
John is a graduate of NYU, Film&TV, and brings many skills and a broad range of experience to our production. We're indeed lucky to have him aboard!
Thanks John! Let's make us a movie!
----
I hope this small production will lead to bigger projects down the line. But for now, it's time to build our House of Dreams...
Thanks for your support!
- DC