With Imaginary Friend, we want to share a uniquely visual story about universal human emotion. Our film strives to live outside the conventions of genre filmmaking, while still creating a rewarding viewing experience.
With Imaginary Friend, we want to share a uniquely visual story about universal human emotion. Our film strives to live outside the conventions of genre filmmaking, while still creating a rewarding viewing experience.
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Mission Statement
Imaginary Friend is about people and connection told from the perspective of a lonely elderly woman, often a forgotten demographic. Go Be One is a company dedicated to producing stories that are inclusive both in front of and behind the camera and we strive for gender and racial parity.About The Project
Helen, a lonely isolated woman disconnected from human interactions. She is suddenly given the opportunity to connect with people from her past using a new augmented reality device. But soon, Helen begins to question the true emotional awareness of her virtual companion.
We want to share a uniquely visual story about universal human emotion. Our film strives to articulate what words can't always say, using the camera as a tool to emphasize the consciousness of a lonely woman who wants nothing more than to feel connected to another human being.
The idea for the film derived from mending damaged relationships. What was the most effective way to heal this kind of wound? Was it at times better to let things go without interfering? And in the event of reconciliation, did people need human interaction with those involved, or could the process of healing be just as effective if done internally?
With an increased interest in augmented reality, we wanted to explore how this technology could be utilized in times of similar distress. Could a person have a tangible, satisfying experience with someone who wasn't "real", and what would that mean in regards to how we connect with the actual people in our lives?Incentives
$10
Digital Postcard
We'll send you a digital Thank You postcard with a production still and we'll make a social media shout out so you know how grateful we feel!
$25
Digital Copy of "Imaginary Friend"
You'll receive a private digital copy of the film to watch at your viewing pleasure after our world premiere!
We'll also send you a digital Thank You postcard with a production still and we'll make a social media shout out so you know how grateful we feel!
$50
Select Production Still
Not only will you receive a digital postcard, social media shout out and a digital copy of our film, we'll also send you an actual select print of the film for your wall!
$150
Invite to Cast & Crew Screening
All of the above AND we'll save you a seat for our private cast & crew screening. This will be before our festival world premiere, you'll get to see the film first!
$500
Thank You Credit
You'll recieve all of the above plus a special credit in our Thank You section at the end of our film! We really are thankful for your support!
$1,000
Prop VR Glasses
With this generous contribution we will send you the custom prop glasses Helen wears in the film. Designed by Zach Rubin and 3-D printed by The Specialists ltd.
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$10
Digital Postcard
We'll send you a digital Thank You postcard with a production still and we'll make a social media shout out so you know how grateful we feel!
$25
Digital Copy of "Imaginary Friend"
You'll receive a private digital copy of the film to watch at your viewing pleasure after our world premiere!
We'll also send you a digital Thank You postcard with a production still and we'll make a social media shout out so you know how grateful we feel!
$50
Select Production Still
Not only will you receive a digital postcard, social media shout out and a digital copy of our film, we'll also send you an actual select print of the film for your wall!
$150
Invite to Cast & Crew Screening
All of the above AND we'll save you a seat for our private cast & crew screening. This will be before our festival world premiere, you'll get to see the film first!
$500
Thank You Credit
You'll recieve all of the above plus a special credit in our Thank You section at the end of our film! We really are thankful for your support!
$1,000
Prop VR Glasses
With this generous contribution we will send you the custom prop glasses Helen wears in the film. Designed by Zach Rubin and 3-D printed by The Specialists ltd.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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About This Team
Zach Rubin is a first time writer/director with 10+ years experience behind the camera as an assistant cameraman on feature film and television in New York. During his experience as an AC, he met and collaborated with DP Adam McDaid.
Adam is a Brooklyn-based cinematographer, his narrative work has been recognized at numerous film festivals including Sundance, the New York Film Festival, Cannes, and the Seattle International Film Festival. In 2016 the film “Here Alone” won Best Feature Film at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Izabelle Garcia is an up and coming production designer who started in commercials and is now pursing narrative work. She often works as a prop master and recently completed the film “Lucky Grandma” which will premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
Alexandra Emmons, a long time friend of Zach’s, is an artist and costume designer based in Brooklyn. She works on feature films, television, and commercials.
Gilana Lobel and Oliver Brooks are both producers and co-owners of Go Be One Motion Pictures. Zach brought Imaginary Friend to Gilana via a mutual filmmaker friend, both Gilana and Oliver jumped at the opportunity to collaborate on a unique take of a genre film. Go Be One has produced several short films for first time filmmakers to help them gain experience and create calling cards that clearly express their personal stories and creativity.
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